Between Two Wheels - Learn more about the new Rocky Mountain Instinct

Welcome to Between Two Wheels, a series that dives into the world of Rocky Mountain, exploring everything from the history to the riding experience of our various bikes. Tune in as we explore the models, break down their technical features, and uncover the stories behind our bicycles.
In this episode, Rocky Mountain photographer Margus Riga and Product Manager Ken Perras brave the cold on top of a mountain to highlight the new slight, yet impactful changes you can expect from the new iteration of the Instinct, our trusted do-it-all bike.
To learn more about the Instinct: bikes.com/instinct
Featuring: Margus Riga and Ken Perras
Filmed and edited by: Kaz Yamamura
Additional footage: Peter Wojnar
Produced by: Elisabeth Petersilie
Motion graphics: Kyle James
Graphic design: Mike Taylor
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00:00 Intro
0:26 Platform Overview
0:56 History
1:26 Suspension & Sizing
2:06 C99
2:48 Geometry
3:05 Frame Details & Technical Features
4:32 Geometry & Adjustability
6:41 Frame Protectors
7:10 Who’s this bike for?

[@JeffKendallWeed]

The new instinct looks awesome! Congrats!!!

[@sgt.sender1]

Would loveeeeee if they sent you one to test. @rockymountain, if you’re reading this you guys should send jeff a demo bike. Im really close to pulling the trigger on one of these.

[@djjmann]

Thank you for keeping an actual head tube badge!

[@deltagong446]

LOVE my 2019 instinct. Clearly I need an update. Well done Rocky!

[@jameswhite1692]

Love my older Instinct 60 Carbon. Keep innovating and improving lads!

[@willreid6966]

Last rocky I had was a 2001 steel frame blizzard !! This new instinct really looks good… want want want !

[@ostankovalex1176]

I would love to have 5mm adjustments on the rear instead of 1cm. I don't need an almost 450 CS on the M. I mean... you can go 437-443 on medium and go with 443-449 on L. Imho it's much more useable. Or just sell aftermarket flipchips with the middle position.

[@jamlee344]

Nice job Rocky. Sick bike!👌

[@rockymountainbicycles]

Thanks! 👍

[@AdventuresWithClair]

How would you compare the C90 version to the C99 version? Does adding the extra travel reduce its poppy playful corner ripping easy climbing overall great feel in any way? I rode the C90 and fell in love!!!! Need to decide which to buy!!!

[@TheRiotMTB]

I still love my 2021 carbon instinct. I do wish I had this adjustable head tube angle and frame storage. Aside from that I’d love to see y’all add a bash guard from the factory and Carbon bars which I have.This color scheme is sick but dang I still like my flat black and teal setup. Great job guys 🤙🏼🤟🏼🙌🏼

[@ostankovalex1176]

get a -1 Works or Wolftooth angleset. It works great and would keep the geo in the fine spot, in case you need it slacker.

[@crt269]

Nice improvements

[@mathieusezeur8006]

I really love this new instinct! I think it could easyly replace my Lapierre Spicy! It seems to be a really versatile bike! Just the AirTag on a removable part? Not sure that was the best idea…😅

[@NDemanuele1]

I wonder how the Instinct and Altitude compare? Maybe they would be the same comparison as the Ibis Ripley and Ripmo, kind of? I'm an Ibis dude, btw.

[@scrutch666]

Lol so wild how much time you spend on glueing two additional protection pads to the bike over standard. Did the whole engineering team worked on this ?

[@Seebema]

Is the wheelbase measurement measured in the short or long chainstay length?

[@rockymountainbicycles]

Measured in the short position! Add 10mm for long.

[@poljoprivreda1970]

My instinct was telling me that you are sitting in very cozy environment.

[@mjor6406]

Short frame looks kinda girlie. I had a medium Instinct last year- too big for me. I wish Rocky made the top tube straight for the small.