Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition
Value Guide market data · 2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition
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Price over time - 2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition
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All Instinct model years
2024$7,346 - $8,531▲ 34% vs. 2018
2023$9,113 - $10,583▲ 66% vs. 2018
2022$9,113 - $10,583▲ 66% vs. 2018
2021$9,718 - $11,285▲ 77% vs. 2018
2020$6,788 - $7,883▲ 24% vs. 2018
2019$5,672 - $6,587▲ 3% vs. 20182018$5,486 - $6,371Currently viewing
2017$5,208 - $6,048▼ 5% vs. 2018
2016$8,835 - $10,260▲ 61% vs. 2018
2015$8,370 - $9,720▲ 53% vs. 2018
2014$7,068 - $8,208▲ 29% vs. 2018
2013$4,092 - $4,752▼ 25% vs. 20182018 Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition lineup
Overview
About this bike
2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite 155mm
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Performance Elite 160mm
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing.
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2018 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90 BC Edition
- Crankset
- SRAM Stylo 7k Eagle
- Bottom Bracket
- SRAM GXP BB92
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- SRAM XG-1275 10-50T
- Chainrings
- 32T
- Shifters
- SRAM GX Eagle
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Code R
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Race
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E Extend-o-matic
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 CNC DH
- Handlebars
- Race Face Turbine R 780mm
- Seat Post
- Fox Transfer Performance Elite 30.9mm
- Tape/Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm</BR>Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm
- Tires
- Front: Maxxis 29 DHF 2.5 EXO Maxx Terra 3C TR<br>Rear: Maxxis 29 DHRII 2.4 WT EXO Maxx Terra 3C TR
- Axles
- Front: 15 x 110mm<br>Rear: 12 x 148mm
- Spokes
- WTB 1.8-1.6
Accessories
- Accessories & Extras
- Rocky Mountain Spirit Guide
- Rims/Wheels
- Stans Flow MK3 Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.