29" Wheels allows you to roll over the toughest terrain and give you confidence.
The BC edition gives you more suspension to hit harder lines and go faster.
The carbon frame from Rocky Mountain uses a different molding technique to offer the best possible stiffness and impact resistan
The BC edition geometry is designed to go down trails hard and fast.
Born in BC, we've turned the Instinct into an aggressive trail monster.
Designed with an optimized single-position link, ultra-aggressive geometry, and a long stroke shock that provides 155mm of rear travel, we’ve kitted out the Instinct BC with wide bars, big tires, ultra-stiff wheels, and more capable suspension. It smashes all-mountain lines, rails corners, and plows over everything in sight while displaying all the climbing efficiency that makes the Instinct a crowd favourite.
Size Specific tune
Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.
Smoothlink suspension
Smoothlink™ suspension is efficient yet supple when you’re on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest. This four-bar suspension design philosophy is centred on ride characteristics; each bike platform we develop balances variables like anti-squat, axle path, chain growth, rate curve, anti-rise, etc. to achieve the legendary Rocky Mountain ride feel.
Smoothwall carbon
Smoothwall™ carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability. We eliminate excess resin and fibers by using rigid internal molds instead of traditional air bladders. We then utilize different types of carbon in specific frame areas to maximize stiffness and impact resistance while minimizing overall weight.
frame | SMOOTHWALL? Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. |
sizes | S - M - L - XL |
fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Performance Elite 160mm 44mm Offset |
shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
rear travel | 155mm |
headset | FSA ORBIT NO.57E |
stem | ROCKY MOUNTAIN 35 AM |
handlebar | Race Face Turbine R 780mm |
grips | ROCKY MOUNTAIN LOCK ON XC |
brakes | Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston / Shimano RT66 203mm / Shimano RT66 203mm |
brake levers | Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston |
shifters | Shimano XT |
rear derailleur | SHIMANO XT |
cranks & chainrings | RACE FACE TURBINE CINCH 32T |
bottom bracket | Race Face BB92 30mm |
cassette | Shimano XT 10-51T |
chain | Shimano HG8100 |
front hub | ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEALED BOOST 15MM |
rear hub | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm |
spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 |
rims | Race Face AR 30 |
tires | Maxxis Minion DHF WT Maxx Terra 3C Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.5 |
seatpost | Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm |
saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 |
weight | 14.1 KG / 31.1 LBS |
Ride Style | Trail |
Fork Brand | Fox |
Frame Material | Carbon |
Groupset Brand | Shimano |
Groupset Model | XT |
Pedals Included | No |
FRAME | SMOOTHWALL? Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. |
SIZES | S - M - L - XL |
Fork | Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Performance Elite 160mm 44mm Offset |
Shock | Fox Float DPX2 Performance |
REAR TRAVEL | 155mm |
Headset | FSA ORBIT NO.57E |
Stem | ROCKY MOUNTAIN 35 AM |
Handlebar | Race Face Turbine R 780mm |
GRIPS | ROCKY MOUNTAIN LOCK ON XC |
BRAKES | Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston / Shimano RT66 203mm / Shimano RT66 203mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston |
Shifters | Shimano XT |
Rear Derailleur | SHIMANO XT |
CRANKS & CHAINRINGS | RACE FACE TURBINE CINCH 32T |
Bottom Bracket | Race Face BB92 30mm |
Cassette | Shimano XT 10-51T |
Chain | Shimano HG8100 |
FRONT HUB | ROCKY MOUNTAIN SEALED BOOST 15MM |
REAR HUB | DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm |
SPOKES | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 |
RIMS | Race Face AR 30 |
Tires | Maxxis Minion DHF WT Maxx Terra 3C Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.5 / Maxxis Aggressor WT EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.5 |
Seatpost | Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 |
Weight | 14.1 KG / 31.1 LBS |
Fork Travel | 141 - 170mm |
Shock Travel | 141 - 170mm |
29" Wheels | 29" Wheels allows you to roll over the toughest terrain and give you confidence. |
Increased Suspension | The BC edition gives you more suspension to hit harder lines and go faster. |
Carbon Frame | The carbon frame from Rocky Mountain uses a different molding technique to offer the best possible stiffness and impact resistan |
Aggressive Geometry | The BC edition geometry is designed to go down trails hard and fast. |
* All specifications listed are subject to change without notice. Please note that our specifications may be impacted by manufacturer component substitution changes caused by high global demand for bikes and resulting supply chain issues in the bike industry. We recommend confirming the specifications with your local Evo Cycles showroom if you have any questions.
Bike Weight: Many brands strive to list the lowest possible weight, but in reality weight can vary based on frame size, finish, hardware and accessories. The most accurate way to determine any bike's weight is to have your local showroom weigh it for you.