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Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 SRAM

Last known price
$7,899
Travel
150 / 140 mm Fork / rear shock
Wheels
27.5″, 29″
Drivetrain
1 × 12 32t / 10–52t
Gear range
520%
Weight
13.67 kg 30.1 lb · Reference configuration not specified
Frame
Carbon
Brakes
Hydraulic disc

Rider height by size (cm)

Size guide
  • XS Steep 147.5–157.5
  • XS Slack 147.5–157.5
  • XS 147.5–157.5
  • SM Slack 152.5–167
  • SM 152.5–167
  • SM Steep 152.5–167
  • SM Steep 152.5–167
  • SM Slack 152.5–167
  • SM 152.5–167
  • MD Slack 162.5–177.5
  • MD 162.5–177.5
  • MD Steep 162.5–177.5
  • LG Steep 172.5–188
  • LG 172.5–188
  • LG Slack 172.5–188
  • XL 183–198
  • XL Steep 183–198
  • XL Slack 183–198

Components

20 of 21 identified

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Frame and fork

1 part
  • Frame

    SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings | Press Fit BB | Internal Cable Routing | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 2 Position Axle | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle Not identified

    RIDE-4

Suspension

2 parts
  • Fork
  • Rear shock

Sizes and geometry

Size explorer

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Size SM

Table
Reach 430mm
Stack 572mm
Wheelbase 1198mm
Head angle 64.0°
Seat angle 77.0°
Every size is drawn to the same scale, in millimeters. Explanatory schematic on an assumed 29″ wheel; exact published values are in the table below.
Size Reported by the manufacturer

Specifications

Frame and fork

Intended fit
  • Unisex
Frame material
  • Carbon
Bicycle weight
  • 13.67 kg
  • 30.1 lb

Suspension

Suspension configuration
  • Full suspension
Front travel
  • 150 mm
Rear travel
  • 140 mm

Drivetrain

Derived by Bikelake
Front chainrings
  • 1
Smallest chainring
  • 32
Largest chainring
  • 32
Rear sprockets
  • 12
Smallest sprocket
  • 10
Largest sprocket
  • 52
Lowest gear
  • 17.9 in
Highest gear
  • 92.8 in

Technical analysis

4 measures

How these figures sit among bicycles of the same class and model year. Context, not a ranking.

Front travel

150 mm

This value is above the central range for this class.

Cohort
Mountain / Trail Model year: 2024
Sample
2,036 bicycles with this information
Coverage
96.6% of the class

Lowest gear

17.9 gear inches

This value is within the central range for this class.

Cohort
Mountain / Trail Model year: 2024
Sample
1,558 bicycles with this information
Coverage
73.9% of the class

Gearing

Estimated speeds at 80 rpm

This bicycle

Lowest gear
6.8 km/h
Highest gear
35.5 km/h

Total gear range 520%

Pedaling rhythm
80rpm
40
60
80
100
120

Lineup changes

The published facts that differ across this family's builds and from the same model a year earlier. Missing information never counts as zero.

Differences across 2024 builds

Differences across 2024 builds
Specification This bicycle Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 SRAM Rocky Mountain Instinct A10 Shimano Rocky Mountain Instinct A30 Shimano Rocky Mountain Instinct A50 Shimano Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 10 Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30
Frame
Frame material Carbon Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Bicycle weight 13.67 kg 16.59 kg 16.37 kg Not informed 16.5 kg 16.3 kg
Drivetrain
Rear sprockets 12 11 12 12 11 12
Smallest sprocket 10 11 10 10 11 10
Largest sprocket 52 50 51 51 50 51
Lowest gear 17.9 in 18.6 in 18.2 in 18.2 in 18.6 in 18.2 in
Highest gear 92.8 in 84.4 in 92.8 in 92.8 in 84.4 in 92.8 in
Cockpit
Derailleur hanger UDH Not informed Not informed Not informed Not informed Not informed
Shifting Electronic Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical
Other specifications
Bottom bracket standard BB86/BB92 BB86/BB92 Not informed Not informed BB86/BB92 Not informed
Tire width 2.4″ 2.4″ 2.4″ 2.5″ 2.4″ 2.4″
Wheel material Carbon Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Fork spring Not informed Air Air Air Air Air

No exact Instinct C70 Sram publication is available for 2023.

Other models in this family

15 models

Published versions from the same family and model year.

Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 SRAM, by Rocky Mountain

This bicycle

Trail

Instinct C70 SRAM

  • Weight: 13.7 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct A10 Shimano, by Rocky Mountain

Trail

Instinct A10 Shimano

Mountain / Trail

  • Weight: 16.6 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct A30 Shimano, by Rocky Mountain

Trail

Instinct A30 Shimano

Mountain / Trail

  • Weight: 16.4 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 10, by Rocky Mountain

Trail

Instinct Alloy 10

Mountain / Trail

  • Weight: 16.5 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy 30, by Rocky Mountain

Trail

Instinct Alloy 30

Mountain / Trail

  • Weight: 16.3 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 Shimano, by Rocky Mountain

Trail

Instinct C70 Shimano

Mountain / Trail

  • Weight: 14.1 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct C90 Shimano, by Rocky Mountain

Trail

Instinct C90 Shimano

Mountain / Trail

  • Weight: 13.6 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct C99 SRAM, by Rocky Mountain

Enduro

Instinct C99 SRAM

Mountain / Enduro

  • Weight: 13.8 kg
  • Suspension: 160/150 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″
Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 70, by Rocky Mountain

Trail

Instinct Carbon 70

Mountain / Trail

  • Weight: 14.0 kg
  • Suspension: 150/140 mm
  • Wheel size: 27.5″/29″

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