Facebook Twitter Instagram
    FeedTheHabit.com
    • Home
    • Gear Reviews
      • Mountain Biking
      • Road Biking
      • Bike Commuting
      • Trail Running
      • Skiing
      • Outdoors
      • Water Sports
      • Vehicles
    • News
    • Trip Reports
    • Videos
    FeedTheHabit.com
    Mountain Biking

    Video: Rocky Mountain Instinct MSL in the Monashees

    Jason MitchellBy Jason MitchellNovember 7, 20132 Comments2 Mins Read

    The folks at Rocky Mountain Bikes are a wee bit proud of the new Instinct MSL, and rightly so. My short time aboard the 2014 Instinct 970 MSL was nothing short of sublime, so it makes complete sense that they would want to showcase it at the hands of freeride legend, Wade Simmons and XC racer, Kevin Calhoun. Showcasing how this bike could span the spectrum from XC racer to hucking freerider while keeping smiles on everyone’s faces.

    In spite of early-season snowfall, the terrain and capabilities of the new Instinct MSL is shown in the excellent footage of this video. Enjoy.

    Background on the Video from Rocky Mountain

    The plan was to head to the Monashee Mountains near Revelstoke, British Columbia with Wade Simmons and Kevin Calhoun to shoot an autumn alpine video for our new Instinct MSL. We wanted to showcase the bike’s versatility under two very different riders—Kevin is an XC racer on our Factory Team, while Wade’s contributions to freeride mountain biking need no introduction—.

    Of course sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t play nice, and an early cold snap provided on-and-off snowfall throughout our adventure.

    Despite the challenging weather, we knew we had an opportunity to capture a unique aspect of the changing seasons. From Kevin’s dawn patrol ascent to Wade charging snowy trail features, the rapidly changing conditions ended up being the perfect way to showcase the Instinct’s versatility.

    We’d like to thank the crew at the Sol Mountain Lodge for all their help with this project. Their lodge was a great base-camp and their trails were a blast even in the snow. We’ll be back again in warmer weather.

    Thanks for watching, Love the Ride!

    More Info: Visit Bikes.com/instinct

    16
    SHARES
    ShareTweet
    29er rocky mountain bikes
    Previous ArticleSierra Designs Stratus DriDown Jacket
    Next Article 2014 Scott Genius LT: Opposites Attract
    Jason Mitchell
    • Website
    • Twitter

    A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.

    You Might Also Like

    Giro Montaro MIPS II Helmet Review

    March 15, 2023

    Review: Giro Latch Mountain Bike Shoes

    March 1, 2023

    Fresh Wheels: ENVE Releases MOG Gravel Bike

    February 23, 2023

    2 Comments

    1. Jason Mitchell on November 13, 2013 11:45 pm

      I can’t wait to get ahold of an Instinct 999 MSL. Definitely one of the bikes on my shortlist!

      Reply
    2. Jason Mitchell on November 16, 2013 7:45 am

      Test comment

      Reply

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Most Popular

    Montec Fawk Ski Jacket and Bib Review

    February 28, 2022

    Wahoo ELEMNT Rival Multisport GPS Watch Review

    March 9, 2022
    8.9

    Zipp 303 S Carbon Wheelset Review

    November 4, 2021
    8.5

    Canyon Lux Trail CF 7 Review

    November 28, 2022
    9.2

    SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS Groupset Review

    August 12, 2022

    SRAM Rival/GX AXS Mullet Gravel Kit Review

    September 17, 2021
    9.1

    Bontrager Aeolus Pro 37 TLR Wheelset Review

    June 18, 2020
    9.4

    Roval CL 50 Disc Wheelset Review

    September 13, 2019
    9.1

    Bontrager Aeolus Pro 51 TLR Wheelset Review

    September 9, 2021

    Santini Gravel Bib Tights Review

    March 8, 2023
    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    Advertisement
    Our Latest Posts
    • Arc’teryx Rush SK 16 Backpack Review
    • Giro Montaro MIPS II Helmet Review
    • Outdoor Vitals Vario Jacket Review
    • Santini Gravel Bib Tights Review
    • Sportneer K1 Massage Gun Review
    • Review: Giro Latch Mountain Bike Shoes
    • Rapha Pro Team Long Sleeve Gore-Tex Infinium Jersey Review
    • Rab Xenair Alpine Light Insulated Jacket Review
    • Fresh Wheels: ENVE Releases MOG Gravel Bike
    • Scarpa Ribelle Run Kalibra G Review
    About Us
    About Us

    Since 1999, we have delivered in-depth gear reviews, articles and content. We feature a small staff of savvy, experienced writers who love to review outdoor gear.

    External links to Amazon, REI, Backcountry and other retailers include affiliate codes that give us a small commission on each sale.

    To contact us or learn more, go to our About Us page.

    © FeedTheHabit.com 1999 - 2023. All rights reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.