Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90
Previous used estimate
$4,448 - $4,576
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 90
12-month projected trend
13%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
11%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
If you're looking for one bike that does it all, look no further than the Instinct. We've designed a bike that's capable of tackling technical trail riding but still allows you to push the pedals hard on the climbs. We've updated the geometry, frame features, and suspension kinematics to make sure you feel confident on the up's, down's, and everything in between. Trust your Instinct. Wheel size: - Sizes X-Small – Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
- Component Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Rear: DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet
- Component Rims
- Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Included
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
- Product Family
- Instinct
- Component Chain
- Shimano XTR 12s
- Component Color
- One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer/In The Navy/Black Dog
- Component Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL Carbon Rear Triangle
- Component Brakes
- Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT86 180mm | R: Shimano RT86 180mm
- Component Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142
- Component Spokes
- DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Era Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crank Length = 170mm
- Component Seatpost
- Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XTR
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
- Component Rear Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Component Front Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm
- Component Tape Grips
- ODI Elite Pro Lock On
- Component Wheel Size
- 27.5-inch, 29-inch
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB92 30mm
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm
- Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Rear: DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet
- Rims
- Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Included
- Crankset
- Race Face Era Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crank Length = 170mm
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB92 30mm
- Chain
- Shimano XTR 12s
- Seatpost
- Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142
- Handlebar
- Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Rear Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
- Brakes
- Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT86 180mm | R: Shimano RT86 180mm
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL Carbon Rear Triangle
- Shifters
- Shimano XTR
- Tape/Grips
- ODI Elite Pro Lock On
- Color
- One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer/In The Navy/Black Dog
- Size
- X-Large
- Wheel Size
- 29-inch
- Spokes
- DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
- Front Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.