2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70
The Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70 is a premium all-mountain trail bike built for riders who demand
precision handling, tunable geometry, and confidence on demanding terrain.
With its advanced SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon construction and
Smoothlink™ suspension, the Instinct Carbon 70 delivers exceptional efficiency, traction, and control.
Thanks to the RIDE-4™ adjustment system and adjustable headset cups,
riders can quickly fine-tune geometry to match riding style, terrain, or wheel size.
The combination of a Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance Elite fork and
Fox Float X Performance Elite rear shock ensures composed performance on technical descents while maintaining pedaling efficiency.
Outfitted with the latest SRAM GX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain,
powerful SRAM Code Bronze Stealth brakes, and aggressive Maxxis Minion tires,
the Instinct Carbon 70 is ready for long trail days, aggressive lines, and big mountain adventures.
Key Features & Technologies
- SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon frame with PenaltyBox™ 2.0 storage
- RIDE-4™ adjustable geometry system
- Adjustable headset cups (±5mm reach adjustment)
- Smoothlink™ suspension with size-specific tuning
- Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance Elite fork
- Fox Float X Performance Elite rear shock
- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission wireless drivetrain
- Two-position rear axle for adjustable rear-center length
Specifications
| Frame | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon, PenaltyBox™ 2.0 Storage, Internal Cable Routing, Press Fit BB, ISCG05 Tabs, RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry, Two-Position Axle |
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| Rear Triangle | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon |
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| Rear Travel | 140mm |
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| Front Travel | 150mm |
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| Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB92 DUB Wide |
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Suspension
| Fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance Elite, 150mm Travel |
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| Fork Offset | 27.5” = 37mm / 29” = 44mm |
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| Rear Shock | Fox Float X Performance Elite, Sealed Bearing Eyelet |
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| Shock Size | XS–SM: 190x45mm / MD–LG–XL: 210x52.5mm |
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| Suspension Tune | Size-Specific Tune |
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Cockpit
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust, 0mm Cups Installed, ±5mm Cups Included |
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| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM, 40mm, 0° Rise |
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| Handlebar | Race Face Turbine, XS: 760mm / SM–XL: 780mm, 20mm Rise, 8° Backsweep, 5° Upsweep |
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| Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock-On |
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Drivetrain
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Controller |
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| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Wireless |
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| Crankset | SRAM GX Transmission, 32T, DUB Spindle |
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| Crank Length | XS–SM: 165mm / MD–XL: 170mm |
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| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 10–52T |
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| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
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Brakes & Wheels
| Brakes | SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-Piston Hydraulic Disc, Metal Pads |
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| Front Hub | Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm |
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| Rear Hub | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm, 18T Star Ratchet |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0 / 1.8 / 2.0 |
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| Rims | Race Face ARC 30, Tubeless Ready |
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| Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT / DHR II 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ |
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Seat & Additional Info
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Performance Elite Dropper, 30.9mm |
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| Seatpost Travel | XS: 120mm / SM: 150mm / MD: 180mm / LG–XL: 210mm |
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| Saddle | WTB Volt Fusion Form 142, Cromoly Rails |
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| Wheel Size | 27.5” or 29” |
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| Model Year | 2025 |
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Note: Specifications may change without notice. Manufacturer reserves the right to update components and availability.
