Rocky Mountain

Instinct Carbon 50 Mountain Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This is my go-to for rides where I’m climbing for hours but want full confidence bombing the descent. The updated geometry feels modern and capable, especially with the 150mm Fox 36 up front. Shimano XT shifting is buttery smooth, and the RIDE-9 system gives me the flexibility to tweak the geo for different terrain. It’s fast, planted, and ready for anything I throw at it."

We trust the Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50 Mountain Bike when we want one rig that can handle long pedal days and rowdy descents with ease. Designed for big backcountry adventures and aggressive trail riding alike, the Instinct’s 140mm of rear travel and 150mm Fox 36 fork soak up rough lines while staying snappy and precise on tight singletrack. Its carbon construction keeps the weight down without compromising the stiffness and strength we count on during technical climbs and steep chutes.

Built around Rocky Mountain’s SMOOTHWALL Carbon frame, the Instinct features size-specific shock tunes and RIDE-9 adjustable geometry to match the bike’s ride feel to our terrain and preferences. Shimano’s XT drivetrain and SLX Trail 4-piston brakes provide premium performance, while Maxxis EXO+ rubber and wide i30 rims keep traction locked in. This is the bike we ride when we don’t know what the trail will throw at us—and we want to be ready for it all.

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