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M97
mixed / 150 mm / gearbox
free delivery
Your bike will be packed in our special box and we will send it to you by FedEx or UPS, fully insured, for free in Europe.
10 years warranty
Your bike is covered by an extended ten year long manufacturer guarantee in addition to the legally required warranty.
special build
Your frame will be coated in the color you select and we carefully assemble and tune your bike. During the build you will receive some pictures of the progress.
pre-assembled
frame
material: high mod carbon fiber
coating: two-component, 3 layer system, by hand in Europe
bearings: sealed double row, max and high-load needle bearings
assembly: full quality control and frame assembly in house by Instinctiv
rear travel: 140 mm
rear brake: 180 mm post mount.
Included in the frameset:
– down tube and chainstay protectors
– Acros Blocklock headset (ZS44, ZW56)
– Instinctiv 30t narrow wide chainring
– seatpost clamp (31.6 mm)
– through axle DT Swiss RWS 148×12 with detachable lever
Remark: shock is not included in the frameset.
suspension
weight
3.17 kg, including cable clamps, headset bearings, seat post clamp and protectors.
drivetrain
Pinion C1.12 gearbox, with chain tensioner
12 gears, 600% range, 166 mm Q factor
standard chain drive with 30T chainring and 30T sprocket, optional 26T sprocket
standard Pinion DS2 grip shifter
optional Instinctiv trigger shifter
front wheel
optional aluminum 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro alloy rims, Industry Nine 101 hub, 28 spokes. 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
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optional carbon 29″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro 11 carbon rims, Industry Nine Hydra hub, 28 spokes, 110×15 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
rear wheel
optional aluminum 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy rim, Industry Nine 1/1 hub, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
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optional carbon 27.5″ Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro 11 Carbon, Industry Nine Hydra hub, 32 spokes, 148×12 BOOST, ISO 6 bolt, black
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through axle: DT Swiss RWS 148×12 (X12), with detachable lever, HWQASM00S2035S
rider weight
We recommend a maximum rider weight of 100 kg, including clothing, backpack, accessories, etc. to take full advantage of the potential and adjustability of the suspension. Heavier riders may experience an increased sag percentage.
The M97 is long and slack. The long reach allows you to feel planted ‘in’ rather than ‘on top’ of your bike. A steep seatpost angle allows you to climb comfortably, keeping weight on the front wheel.
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The slack head tube angle, combined with a short fork offset and stem gives you great stability and confidence on fast downhill sections and still gets you through a tight switchback.
When comparing sizes and geometry with an older bike, we advise to compare the top tube length. Also consider that our shorter stem makes the difference between the reach and the reach to the handlebar smaller than on your average bike.
- M
- L
- XL
- rider height (cm)
- stack
- reach
- top tube
- head tube angle
- head tube
- seat tube angle
- seat tube
- chainstay
- wheelbase
- bb drop
- bb height
- standover height
- 165 – 180
- 618
- 446
- 606
- 64.0 °
- 110
- 75.5 °
- 430
- 430
- 1211
- 19.7
- 343
- 691
- 178- 190
- 627
- 481
- 644
- 64.0 °
- 120
- 75.5 °
- 460
- 430
- 1250
- 19.6
- 343
- 723
- 188 – 202
- 641
- 513
- 680
- 64.1 °
- 135
- 75.4 °
- 460
- 430
- 1288
- 19.5
- 342
- 722
All sizes are given in millimeters, unless stated otherwise.
compatible shocks
Various shocks can be used in combination with the M platform. Shock specifications and stroke are similar for all M7, M9 and M97 models.
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The following combinations have been validated:
fox
Float X 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
Float DPX2 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
Float DPS 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
rockshox
Super Deluxe 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
dt swiss
R535 ONE 185 x 55 Trunnion
dvo
Topaz T3 Air 185 x 55 Trunnion
non-compatible shocks
fox
Float X2 185 x 55 mm Trunnion,
Remote versions of the Float DPX2 and Float X
rockshox
Deluxe 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
Remote versions of the Deluxe and Super Deluxe
Öhlins​
TTX1Air or TTX2Air, 185 x 55 mm Trunnion
Pinion grip shifter
instinctiv trigger shifter
Fast, precise and very close to what you are used to. Allows intuitive single upshift and double downshifts.
Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro Alloy
Tuned front and rear alloy wheel system for enduro riding and racing, with Industry Nine 101 front and rear hub.
Crankbrothers Synthesis E11 carbon
Tuned front and rear carbon wheel system for enduro riding and racing, with Industry Nine Hydra front and rear hub.
reviews
- Enduro MTB
“The Instinctiv scores points with its plush suspension and central riding position. The Pinion gearbox ensures a low centre of gravity and is beautifully integrated into the frame.”
- BIKE magazine
- Ride.ch
“Although the Instinctiv M9 only has 140 millimeters of rear travel, it rides extremely smooth and feels like a downhill bike on the trail. Thanks to the Pinion gearbox and a good chain guide, it doesn’t make any noise and is unusually quiet on the descent.”
Colors may appear different on your screen. Not all selection options are reflected and updated in the image representing the bike.
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* When you choose for a faster delivery time we will give priority to your bike or frame with a faster coating process and component allocation. The mentioned delivery times are estimated to the best of our knowledge, based on the lead times that are communicated to us by our suppliers. The expected shipping date might change if parts are delivered to us later than expected. Depending on the chosen options, the lead time can become longer.
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** Approx weight based on the lightest configuration in size L, with a Pinion C1.12 drive train, carbon wheelset, without pedals.
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