Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 Shimano Review

Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 Shimano Review

Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 Shimano Review

Price: 12000 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 150 mm
Travel Rear: 140 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • strong in the descents
  • 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 C90 Shimano in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain above 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 12000 €.

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
-
Standover Height
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758
749
801
801
801
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Specification
  • 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
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Fox 36 Float EVOL FIT4 Factory Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | XS - SM = 190x45mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | MD - LG - XL = 210x52.5mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano XTR
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano XTR
  • Crank Race Face Era Cinch | 32T | 30mm Spindle | Crank Length = 170mm
  • Cassette Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
  • Chain Shimano XTR 12s
  • Brake Set Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT86 180mm | R:Shimano RT86 180mm
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
  • Front Hub Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
  • Rear Hub DT Swiss 350 Boost 148mm | 36T Star-Ratchet
  • Tires Front 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
  • Tires Rear 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
  • Saddle WTB Volt Race 142
  • Seat Post Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
  • Stem Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
  • Handle Bar Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set 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

Expirience with the Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 Shimano

Ludwig Döhl If you buy the Rocky Mountain, you will really feel suitably prepared for in alpine terrain. Because that´s exactly what it was developed for. Especially in extremely steep terrain, this combination makes for smooth handling. The view of the geometry data clearly reveals: the Instinct C90 has a sporty seating position. For friends of sending it on rowdy trails: the last argument is still the strongest, because the harmonious geometry and the grippy tires cause you to smile from top to bottom in the descent. With 5 years the warranty is another neat feature.

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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.