The Instinct Carbon is at home on technical trails, but still allows you to push the distance and crush the climbs. Our most versatile platform just got more adventure-ready with updated the frame features, geometry, and suspension kinematics to make sure you feel confident on the up’s, down’s, and everything in between. Meet the Instinct Carbon.
Intended use: Trail
Rear travel: 140
RIDE-4™ adjustment system
The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key. Four configurations are possible thanks to one rotating chip.
Reach adjust headsets
Fine tune your ride with center, +/- 5mm offset options.
PenaltyBox™ 2.0
The new PenaltyBox™ 2.0 downtube storage (carbon models only) includes generous capacity, custom tool wrap and our rock-solid hinged door system that doubles down as a water bottle mount and built-in concealed AirTag/Tile compartment.
Size Specific Tune
Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.
Two-position axle
The two-position axle allows the rider to choose a short or long rear-center length that suits their personal preferences.
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon
Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability.
