So you've just purchased a brand new Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy mountain bike new in its box from Ivanhoe Cycles, and completed the assembly. In this tutorial Manish will run you through how to set up suspension and controls, and how to get the most out of your bike.

Before you start, you'll need a suspension pump, tape measure, zip-tie and a floor stand.

Time stamps:
0:26: Setting up the suspension
4:02: Setting up suspension rebound
7:33: Setting up the controls (shift and brake levers)
9:06: Adjusting seat height
11:40: Adjusting seat fore/aft position and angle
14:10: General advice
14:18: Breaking-in your brakes
15:15: Check derailleur clutch is engaged
15:42: Adjusting the Ride-4 Geometry

Your bike is now set up and ready to ride!

Let us know what you thought of this tutorial in the comments below. Need some help or advice with your setup? Contact an Ivanhoe Cycles store today.

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