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Instinct & Pipeline Carbon Platform Manual
Critical dimensions
Shock fitment
We check clearances for many shocks but cannot guarantee compatibility with all makes and models.
Please contact your local dealer if you have a specific question regarding shock fitment.
Approved shocks (8.5" x 2.5")
Fox
• FLOAT DPS
• FLOAT DPX
• FLOAT X2
• DHX2
• Live Valve
RockShox
• Monarch
• Monarch Plus
Cane Creek
• DBcoil
• DBcoil IL
• DBair
• DBair IL
Approved shocks (210 x 55 mm)
Fox
• FLOAT DPS
• FLOAT DPX
• FLOAT X2
• DHX2
• Live Valve
RockShox
• Deluxe
• Super Deluxe
• Super Deluxe Coil
Cane Creek
• DBcoil
• DBcoil IL
• DBair
• DBair IL
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS
Max chainring size
:
36t (oval 34t)
Bottom bracket standard:
Press Fit BB92
Seatpost outer diameter:
30.9 mm
Seat QR inner diameter:
34.9 mm
Hardware:
25 mm x M8
Hardware:
Rocky Mountain
bearing eyelets
Bashguard standard:
Modified two-bolt ISCG05
Chain guide standard:
Rocky Mountain
Spirit Guide only
Rear hub spacing:
Boost 148 mm
Brake standard:
180 mm post mount
Max rotor:
203 mm
Minimum insertion:
100 mm
Ream depth (CARBON):
S: 230 mm
M: 245 mm
L: 280 mm
XL: 280 mm
Ream depth (ALLOY):
S: 190 mm
M: 230 mm
L: 235 mm
XL: 250 mm
Fork:
Max travel 160 mm
Offset 44 mm
Shock dimensions:
140 mm: 210 x 55 mm (metric)
155 mm: 8.5" x 2.5" (imperial)
Max tire size:
29" x 2.5"
27.5" x 2.8"
(27.5" x 3.0"
low profile)
Headset Lower Cup
The Instinct and Pipelines can be converted between 29”
and 27.5+ wheels. To maintain consistent geometry regardless
of wheel size, we use 2 different lower headset cups:
For 29” wheels, use the 3mm tall cup
For 27.5+ wheels, use the 13mm tall cup
Headset standard:
ZS44 top
ZS56 bottom
