2019 Rocky Mountain
Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with high-end components.
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| MSRP | $6,399 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 140 / 140mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 34 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle, Race Face |
| Motor | Dyname 250W mid-drive |
| Battery | 632Wh |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Oct 2020
"I'm not an eMTB afficionado:" A Mountain biker's perspective on an electric mountain bike...
Mar 2020
One of the best bikes are our ebike shootout, the Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay is an awesome eMTB. It is truly capable and offers a well-rounded ride with supple suspension and a unique Dyname motor. Read more in our full review here!
Jan 2020 · Scott Prendergast
It’s no secret that Rocky Mountain Bikes were there at the dawn of the mountain bike era and in a lot of ways they have also been at the forefront of shaping the modern crop of MTB’s. So, what else would you expect from one of British Colombia’s best bike builders other than pure Radness? No doubt when the crew at Rocky Mountain Bikes set out to create this all mountain shredder in their line up, they considered a longer […]
Nov 2019
Price: $5299.00 | Model Year: 2019 | A quality full suspension electric mountain bike with a lot of high end components, 140mm travel, large 29” near plus sized grippy tires, dropper seat post, all while remaining competitively priced
A quality full suspension electric mountain bike with a lot of high end components, 140mm travel, large 29” near plus sized grippy tires, dropper seat post, all while remaining competitively priced
Dyname 3.0 drivetrain is powerful but compact, features hidden battery integration in the down tube, and a minimalist control system that adds to the purist feel
Legendary SRAM GX Eagle derailleur with with a massive 10-50 tooth range, precise SRAM Guide R hydraulic disc brakes with quad-piston calipers and large 200mm rotor in front and in the rear
Heavy compared to it’s siblings, display is pretty much non-existent, battery takes a while to remove and put back in, because of this you will be charging on the bike only
Sep 2019 · Dan Cavallari
With adjustable geometry and the ability to run 29 or 27.5 inch wheels, the Instinct C70 offers one-bike-stable versatility
Dec 2018 · Christoph Bayer
The Instinct Powerplay is the second model in Rocky Mountain’s eMTB portfolio and stands right below the popular Altitude Powerplay — just like its non-motorized cousin. We were lucky enough to test one before the official launch.NEW: Before we get into the review, we would like to tell you about our latest print edition. The […]
Dec 2018 · Alan Muldoon
One pedal stroke on the 140mm travel Rocky Mountain Powerplay was enough to remind us why we love Rocky’s bespoke ebike system so much.
Dec 2018 · Rocky Mountain
When we took the Altitude’s legendary handling and ride quality, integrated a powerful drive system and created the most capable e-MTB in the market, it only made sense to offer it in an alloy frame as well..
| Frame | FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. Li-Ion 632 Watt/Hr Battery BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | Fox 34 Float Performance E-Bike 140mm Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS EVOL Performance Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BB92 24mm |
| Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM |
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM 780mm |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer Performance Elite 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle |
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| Crank | Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX-1E Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1230 11-50T |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RE / SRAM Centerline 200mm / SRAM Centerline 200mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RE |
| Rims | Race Face AR 30 |
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| Spokes | WTB 2.3-1.8-2.0 |
| Front Hub | Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm |
| Rear Hub | DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6 / R = Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6 |
| Motor | Dyname 3.0 250w / 48v |
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| Battery | Li-Ion 632 Watt/Hr Battery Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
| Remote | iWoc Trio |
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