Here is Matt L’s heavily discounted but satisfactorily heavy alloy Rocky Mountain Instinct.
Your Name
Matt Lister
Bike brand and model
Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy
Why this bike?
My eldest son grew big enough to ride my bike which meant I needed a new one! I’ve never spent crazy amounts on a bike but wanted something modern that would do a bit of everything.
The Instinct was heavily discounted as, at the time, I believe the Rocky Mountain was between importers.
I’ve had several Konas but never a Rocky Mountain, so this looked like a bargain to try. Great geometry, decent finishing kit and not too heavy for the cost.
Fork
Lyrik
Shock
Thingy Deluxe
Suspension Set Up
Stock, as it came. Set the knobs in the middle and got the sag right. It’s got a 9-position chip to change the geometry and I guess I should try some other settings but I’m happy as it is.
Wheels
Stock
Tyres
Maxxis Shorty and DHR II
Brakes
XT
Drivetrain
XT
Cockpit components
Rocky Mountain
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain
Saddle
Rocky Mountain
Accessories
Nice grippy Specialized bottle cage and an old front mudguard in an awful colour that was meant to be temporary! Mint Sauce stickers, obvs.
Size and Weight
Medium. Satisfactory.
Additional Comments
I thought, with the news of Rocky Mountain getting new importers, this might be of interest. I’ve had it just over a year and need to ride it more having dislocated my shoulder last March so missed most of the good early summer weather.
A wet, newly fixed trail in Morzine tested the mud-clearance to the point of failure but otherwise it’s a please to ride on manmade and natural trails. I love it.
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Still (occasionally) riding my 2015 Instinct. Lovely bike, was 28lb in old money when I got it, I think they chunked em up a good deal in subsequent years. Mine was full carbon, XT Spec, Stans and Fox 32s (quickly upgraded to 34s) all for £1800 in Tredz sale. Not bad for a bike that’s lasted over 10 years. Would love one of the new Elements, but prices have gone up slightly 🙂
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