Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
I was excited to test Rocky Mountain Bicycle’s new Instinct Carbon 70 model, as it sits squarely in my favorite category of suspension travel. It’s not a sloppy, big-travel brawler, nor is it a wrist-slamming short-travel whip. With 140 millimeters of rear-wheel travel, the new Instinct strikes some perfect middle ground, providing just the right amount of squish to scoot one around smoothly and precisely.
The Instinct is an ideal weapon for riders who like long rides and prefer to pedal deep into a trail system with challenging climbs, yet it still more than holds its own when pointed downhill—even when the descent is steep and seriously gnarly. And if stability and precision in steering are priorities for you, this bike should be at the top of your list.
**Geometry Spec reflect SLACK Setting**
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 140mm
Fork: 150mm
Wheelbase: 1241mm
Chainstay: 439mm
Reach: 481mm
Head Tube Angle: 65.1°
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Rocky Mountain Site: bikes.com/instinct
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Reviewer Stats: 5’11” & 215 lbs
I was excited to test Rocky Mountain Bicycle’s new Instinct Carbon 70 model, as it sits squarely in my favorite category of suspension travel. It’s not a sloppy, big-travel brawler, nor is it a wrist-slamming short-travel whip. With 140 millimeters of rear-wheel travel, the new Instinct strikes some perfect middle ground, providing just the right amount of squish to scoot one around smoothly and precisely.
The Instinct is an ideal weapon for riders who like long rides and prefer to pedal deep into a trail system with challenging climbs, yet it still more than holds its own when pointed downhill—even when the descent is steep and seriously gnarly. And if stability and precision in steering are priorities for you, this bike should be at the top of your list.
**Geometry Spec reflect SLACK Setting**
Wheel Size: 29"
Rear Travel: 140mm
Fork: 150mm
Wheelbase: 1241mm
Chainstay: 439mm
Reach: 481mm
Head Tube Angle: 65.1°
Read Full Review Here: freehubmag.com/reviews/2021-rocky-mountain-instinct-carbon-70
Rocky Mountain Site: bikes.com/instinct
#instinct #bikereview #pov
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