Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL
Value Guide market data · 2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL
12-month trend
19%
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Price over time - 2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL
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All Instinct model years
2024$7,346 - $8,531▼ 17% vs. 2016
2023$9,113 - $10,583▲ 3% vs. 2016
2022$9,113 - $10,583▲ 3% vs. 2016
2021$9,718 - $11,285▲ 10% vs. 2016
2020$6,788 - $7,883▼ 23% vs. 2016
2019$5,672 - $6,587▼ 36% vs. 2016
2018$5,486 - $6,371▼ 38% vs. 2016
2017$5,208 - $6,048▼ 41% vs. 20162016$8,835 - $10,260Currently viewing
2015$8,370 - $9,720▼ 5% vs. 2016
2014$7,068 - $8,208▼ 20% vs. 2016
2013$4,092 - $4,752▼ 54% vs. 20162016 Instinct 999 MSL lineup
Overview
About this bike
2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Smoothwall Carbon. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- Fork Brand & Model
- Fox 32 Float Fit4 Adjust Kashima. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float DPS Kashima Remote Custom Valved. SmoothLink Design 130mm. Rebound / Remote Firm - Medium - Open Settings / EVOL Air Sleeve
- Fork
- Fox 32 Float Fit4 Adjust Kashima. 130mm. Rebound / Firm - Medium - Adjustable Open Settings / Tapered Steerer
- Frame
- Smoothwall Carbon. ABC + BC2 Pivots & Grease Ports. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2016 Rocky Mountain Instinct 999 MSL
- Crankset
- Race Face Next SL 170-175mm 2x11spd
- Rear Cogs
- Shimano XTR 11-40T 11spd
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano XTR E-Type Mount 2x11spd
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR Shadow Plus Direct Mount 11spd
- Chainrings
- 36/26
- Shifters
- Shimano XTR Rapid Fire I-Spec II 2x11spd
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano XTR Ice Tech Hydraulic Disc 180mm
Cockpit
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Carbon
- Stem
- RMB CNC 35mm 5° x 60-80mm
- Handlebars
- FSA Orbit C-40: IS42mm Top / 52mm Bottom Tapered
- Seat Post
- RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper post
- Tape/Grips
- Rocky Mountain Lock On XC
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Stan's Neo +
- Tires
- Maxxis EXO Maxx Speed Tubeless Ready F: Ardent 29" x 2.4" R: Ikon 29" x 2.35" 3C
- Spokes
- Sapim Laser
Accessories
- Rims/Wheels
- Stan's Valor Carbon Tubeless Ready
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.