Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 Shimano Review

Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 Shimano Review

Price: 6000 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 14,06 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 150 mm
Travel Rear: 140 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • Ride-4 geometry adjustment
  • superb geometry in this price range
  • 5 years warranty
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
  • there are better groupsets
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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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 
SM 
MD 
LG 
XL 
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Wheelsize
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27,5
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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582
612
621
640
649
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Reach
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398
423
449
474
504
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Top Tube Length
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540
572
599
628
659
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Seat Tube Length
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355
365
410
440
470
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Seat Tube Angle
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76,5
76,5
76,5
76,5
76,5
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Head Tube Length
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100
100
110
125
135
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Head Tube Angle
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63,5
63,5
63,5
63,5
63,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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27
44
44
44
44
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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428
438
438
438
438
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Wheelbase
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1150
1198
1227
1259
1293
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Standover Height
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757
760
798
796
792
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Specification
  • Frame SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon, Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Press Fit BB, Internal Cable Routing, 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs, RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry, 2 Position Axle, 140mm Travel, SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox Lyrik Select RC, 27.5 = 37mm Offset, 29 = 42mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper Fox Float X Performance, Sealed Bearing Eyelet, 20x8mm F Hardware, XS - SM = 190x45mm, MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm, Size-Specific tune in FAQ
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XT
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XT
  • Crank Race Face Aeffect Cinch, 32T, 24mm Spindle, Crankarm Length: XS - SM = 165mm, MD - XL = 170mm
  • Cassette Shimano SLX 10-51T
  • Chain Shimano M6100
  • Brake Set Shimano MT6120 4 Piston, Metal Pads
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless, 28H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
  • Front Hub Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm
  • Rear Hub DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm, 18T Star-Ratchet
  • Tires Front Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Dissector 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO Tubeless Ready
  • Saddle WTB Volt Race 142
  • Seat Post X Fusion Manic Alloy 30.9mm, Shimano MT500 Remote, XS = 125mm, SM = 150mm, MD - LG = 170mm, XL = 200mm
  • Stem Rocky Mountain 35 AM, 5° Rise, All Sizes = 40mm
  • Handle Bar Rocky Mountain AM, 780mm Width, 25mm Rise, 9° Backsweep, 5° Upsweep, 35 Clamp
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust, 0mm Cups Installed, +/- 5mm Cups Included, Durable 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

Expirience with the Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 Shimano

Rocky Mountain Instinct C50 Shimano Review What would the world be without Rocky Mountain? It would keep spinning, but it would be short a few awesome rigs. The newly revamped Instinct C50 for 2024 stays true to the Ride-4 system for geometry and travel adjustments, making the All Mountain highly adaptable to individual riding preferences. The flat 63,5 degree head tube angle of the All Mountain von Rocky Mountain gives the rider lots of confidence in challenging terrain. In the saddle of the on demanding trails your bum will have a pleasant ride – and your back too. With the Rocky Mountain, the real fun starts at the peak of the mountain. Because in the downhill, the on demanding single tracks is better than the competitors in this price range. The guarantee of 5 years proves that Rocky Mountain puts a lot of trust in its products.

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