What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"The Instinct C50 is a trail bike that pushes into enduro territory without losing the snap that makes all-day riding fun. The geometry sits aggressive enough to inspire confidence on steep chutes, but the Smoothlink suspension keeps the bike efficient, so I'm not wrecked by the time I get back to the top."All-carbon frame and Smoothlink suspensionThe Smoothwall carbon frame and rear triangle pair with Rocky Mountain's Smoothlink four-bar suspension platform for 140mm of rear travel, a linkage design that stays efficient under pedaling load while opening up at the end of the stroke for hard hits. The two-position axle adjusts the rear center between a shorter setting for snappier handling on technical terrain and a longer setting for stability at speed. The RIDE-4 chip adjusts head angle and bottom bracket height, shifting the bike between a more upright, efficient position for climbing and a slacker, lower setup that adds confidence on descents. Aggressive fork and shockThe Lyrik Select runs 150mm of travel with the Charger RC damper to deliver a fork built for riders who push trail bikes into enduro-adjacent terrain. The offset runs tighter on the 29 wheel builds to sharpen the steering response without sacrificing stability. Shimano drivetrainThe Instinct C50 runs Shimano XT shifting and derailleur with a Race Face Aeffect crank and a Shimano SLX 10-51T cassette. The drivetrain mixes tiers, but the shift quality and range hold up to sustained technical riding. The 32T chainring and 10-51T spread cover steep climbing and fast descending without a front derailleur to manage. Heads up! We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning, and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearhead(R) Experts are always here to help.