Hey guys, I haven't posted here in a very long time (It's been 9 years since I was racing) however today I picked up my new 2015 BC instinct.
After previously racing downhill I wanted to get back into the sport, for a couple of reasons I've put on a bit of weight and moto riding didn't really work out for me (I previously had never seen inside a hospital now I've had a shattered foot and an ACL reconstruction.) and wanted something I could use mainly for fitness, XC but still be able to have fun on the downhill without fear of breaking the bike. My local shop had a carbon 2014 on sale but he talked me into waiting to see the new 2015 BC instinct with the alloy frame as it turned out to be exactly what I was after.
Over the last couple of days I was trying to find out more about the bike but was unable to find anything. As my previous bike was a Giant AC-1 and it will be a few weeks before I take it off road (still under going physio for my ACL and they want me to take it easy) I can't really offer any info on the feel/performance or ride. But heres a few specs and some features
Retail - $4499 (AUD)
After previously racing downhill I wanted to get back into the sport, for a couple of reasons I've put on a bit of weight and moto riding didn't really work out for me (I previously had never seen inside a hospital now I've had a shattered foot and an ACL reconstruction.) and wanted something I could use mainly for fitness, XC but still be able to have fun on the downhill without fear of breaking the bike. My local shop had a carbon 2014 on sale but he talked me into waiting to see the new 2015 BC instinct with the alloy frame as it turned out to be exactly what I was after.
Over the last couple of days I was trying to find out more about the bike but was unable to find anything. As my previous bike was a Giant AC-1 and it will be a few weeks before I take it off road (still under going physio for my ACL and they want me to take it easy) I can't really offer any info on the feel/performance or ride. But heres a few specs and some features
Retail - $4499 (AUD)
- FRAME: FORM 7005 Series Custom Hydroformed Alloy. ABC? Pivots. Tapered Head Tube. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9? Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate
- FORK: X Fusion 140 Trace RL2. 34mm Stanchions / Lockout / Rebound / 15mm XLock / Tapered Steerer
- SHOCK: X Fusion O2 RLX Custom Trail Valved. SMOOTHLINK? Design 130mm. Rebound / 3 Position Compression Settings / Adjustable Suspension Rate
- STEM: Race Face 6° x 60-80mm
- HANDLEBAR: Race Face Evolve 1/2 Rise Ø31.8mm x 750mm x 9° Sweep
- BRAKES: Shimano SLX Ice-Tec Hydraulic Disc 180mm
- SHIFTERS: Sram X1 Trigger 1x11spd
- FRONT DERAILLEUR: N/A
- REAR DERAILLEUR: Sram X1 Type 2 All Mountain 11spd
- CRANKS & CHAINRINGS: Race Face Ride 170-175mm 30T 1x11spd
- FRONT HUB: Sram MTH 716 / 6 Bolt / 15mm Axle
- REAR HUB: Sram MTH 746 / 6 Bolt / XD Freehub Body / 12 x 142mm Axle
- CASSETTE: Sram XG-1180 10-42T 11spd
- RIMS: Wheeltech Inferno 27 by SUNringlé
- TIRES: Maxxis DHR II EXO Folding 29" x 2.3"
- SEATPOST: X Fusion HiLo Ace 30.9mm x 420mm
- SADDLE: WTB Volt Race