![]() DT Swiss’ 370 hub doesn’t have great engagement. The Performance line, the Fox 36 Float EVOL Grip Performance and Float DPS Performance shock, are both solid options for the mid-range price point. Fox shed some weight off the 36 platform this year, so it is not holding you back on any all-day adventures and the added stiffness kept me confident and in control on bigger features. Our size Large Instinct C50 review bike came with 29″ wheels, while XS come in 27.5″ and Small frames have the choice between the two.Ī Fox 36 fork initially seemed like overkill on a 150/140mm trail bike but, after seeing how capable the Instinct is on steep, rough terrain, it is the right move. The SLX/XT drivetrain combo has functioned smoothly and reliably throughout the test period. ![]() It adds performance where needed, and excellent control in tight situations. Opting for the upgrade to Shimano’s XT Trail four-piston brakes and an XT rear derailleur on top of Deore SLX build is a smart move. And, to me, Rocky puts its money (or, your money) where it counts. Getting good value out of a mid-range bike requires hard choices. Spec’ing dream bikes isn’t too challenging: just put all the best parts on and charge what you want. Rocky does a smart job of setting up the Instinct C50 to be ready for the real world out of the box. Rocky Mountain Instinct C50: Components ready for the real world Shimano XT Trail four piston disc brakes and 180-mm rotors keep the Instinct in check whenever needed. For the C50, that frame is built up with a solid array of parts designed to pedal all day, and ride down anything you come across along the way. Rocky Mountain has refined the Instinct line, upping the travel to 150 mm up front, adding more frame adjustments, better protection, and updated geometry to the frame. RELATED: Rocky Mountain launches redesigned 2021 Instinct That’s already a wide range to cover without adding the demands of enduro, and the new Instinct benefits from its more focused purpose. Since the Altitude stepped in as Rocky’s dedicated enduro race bike (no more Instinct BC Edition) the Instinct is free to focus on just being itself. The mid-range C50 adds an impressive build kit, too.Ģ021 Instinct: A trail bike, pure and simple Does the new Instinct have the same natural feel for the trails the old bike built its reputation on? It turns out it really does. We’ve had the chance to ride a 2021 Instinct Carbon 50 for a few months now, through a wet west coast winter. We dug through the details in the bike launch already, but how do the changes work on the trails? ![]() There are also numerous smaller details like added protection, better durability and a replaceable shock mount. There is a long list of significant changes, like more travel, 10-mm chainstay adjustment, and size-specific wheel sizes. Today Rocky Mountain uncovered its refined and redesigned Instinct line of trail bikes.
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