Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50 Review

Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50 Review

Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50 Review

Price: 4400 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 15,3 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 150 mm
Travel Rear: 140 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • 5 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 4500 €) .

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS-Neutral
S-Neutral
M-Neutral
L-Neutral
XL-Neutral
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Wheelsize
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27,5
29
29
29
29
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Stack
-
581
611
615
628
642
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Reach
-
414
437
462
487
517
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Top Tube Length
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549
582
608
636
670
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Seat Tube Length
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355
380
420
445
480
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Seat Tube Angle
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76,9
76,7
76,7
76,7
76,7
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Head Tube Length
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90
90
95
110
125
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Head Tube Angle
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65,9
65,7
65,7
65,7
65,7
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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19
37
36
36
36
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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336
337
338
338
338
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Chainstay Length
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427
437
437
437
437
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Wheelbase
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1133
1182
1209
1240
1277
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Standover Height
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758
749
801
801
801
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Specification
  • Frame FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry. 2 Position Axle. 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x11
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
  • Crank Race Face Ride Cinch | 32T | 24mm Spindle | Crankarm Length: XS = 165mm | SM - XL = 170mm
  • Cassette Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
  • Chain Shimano M6100
  • Brake Set Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT64 180mm | R: Shimano RT64 180mm
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
  • Front Hub Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
  • Rear Hub Shimano SLX Boost 148mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
  • Saddle WTB Volt Race 142
  • Seat Post Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
  • Stem Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
  • Handle Bar Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race

Expirience with the Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 50

Ludwig Döhl When using the bike for on demanding single tracks, the All Mountain of Rocky Mountain with its 150 mm on the fork is totally spot on. The flat 65,7 degree head tube angle of the Rocky Mountain Fully oozes self-assurance, especially in challenging terrain. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. Heavy riders over 85 kilos aren´t likely to encounter too many problems with the high weight of 15,3 kg. For lighter riders, this could be a disturbance. The Instinct Alloy 50 has still a ace up its sleeve. When it goes down the hill, the absolutely coherent geometry always makes you want to come back for more. The guarantee promise of 5 years ensures trust.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.