Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$6,499Frame | Aluminum |
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Suspension | Full, 140 / 150mm |
Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Groupset | SLX, Race Face |
Motor | Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive |
Battery | 720Wh |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'7"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'6"
Aug 2023 · Ron Koch
The question on test riders’ minds was, “Would it bring the magic that we felt last year?” In many ways it did, but for some it fell short.
Jul 2022 · Simon Kohler
The Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 stands up against the competition with a flashy paint finish and super variable geometry. How did it fare in our 2022 trail bike group test?
Versatile variable geometry
Efficient suspension generates tons of traction
Excellent all-round qualities
Spec leaves room for improvement
Neither a tool mount nor a storage compartment
Oct 2021 · Seb Stott
The new motor boasts the same impressive power, but with more refinement, less drag and less weight.
Aug 2021 · Travis Engel
This is not a trail bike. When things get real, the Rocky Mountain Instinct can take it. It can be anything. Maybe even a trail bike.
Incredibly versatile
Smart, functional customization
Clean, understated look
Ride 9 flip chip requires some trial and error
Chainstay-length flip chip adjustment not fine enough
Not cheap, but cheaper options abound.
Jul 2021 · Dale Tiessen
If you’re like me, 2021 left you scrambling for a bike this spring. Having sold off my 2020 Santa Cruz Megatower, feeling it was a bit too much bike for me, I had settled on getting a more trail oriented bike for 2021.
Jun 2021
If you’ve been following the mag over the years you’ll know that Rocky Mountain’s are a definite favourite amongst our staff here at [R]evo. The reason that we’ve been such big fans of the brand for such a long time comes down to a simple fact; they’re bikes kick arse! Trail performance, speed, technology, reliability and frame aesthetics – Rocky always manage to tick every box and each year their ‘new’ bikes come out with a few little unique details […]
May 2021 · Knut Nes
We’ve previously ridden Rocky Mountain Powerplay bikes, both the Instinct and the Altitude. Before riding the Instinct we were wondering, was it a less burly and more versatile bike, or a more aggressive bike? It turned out it could be both, thanks to the adjustable geometry. Scroll to the end if you prefer a video review. Geometry The bike on test is called B.C, short for British Columbia. The B.C. name means the bike is optimized for descending. There is …
Mar 2021 · Spencer Astra
I was excited to test Rocky Mountain Bicycle’s new Instinct Carbon 70 model, as it sits squarely in my favorite category of suspension travel. It’s not a sloppy, big-travel brawler, nor is it a wrist-slamming short-travel whip. With 140 millimeters of rear-wheel travel, the new Instinct strikes some perfect middle ground, providing just the right amount of squish to scoot one around smoothly and precisely. Adding to the bike’s versatility is the highly adjustable RIDE-9 system, which allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry and rear suspension with a pair of Allen keys. With nine configurations to choose from, the range of geometry helps make the bike more suitable to a broad spectrum of terrain and riding conditions. Even in the slackest setting, the Instinct climbs extremely well, thanks to a reasonably forward seated position. The leverage curve of the rear suspension is ultra-supple off the top, but it ramps up quickly to keep the bike manageable during out-of-the-saddle bursts of pedaling. The adjustable chainstay length of 437 millimeters or 448 millimeters should add to the Instinct’s versatility, but I opted to keep the bike in the 437-millimeter mode for the duration of my testing period, as it already felt long and stable enough for my taste.
Frame | FORM™ Alloy. Integrated Display. Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System. Press Fit BB. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle Colors: Grey / Red; Blue / Grey |
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Fork | RockShox Revelation Select RC 150mm | 42mm Offset Travel: 150mm |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ Travel: 140mm |
Bottom Bracket | FSA BB89.5 24mm |
Headset | FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
Stem | Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m |
Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp |
Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 |
Seatpost | Race Face Aeffect R Dropper 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 175mm Type: Dropper |
Grips | ODI Elite Pro Lock On |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX |
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Crank | Race Face Ride Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm |
Shifters | Shimano SLX |
Cassette | Shimano SLX 10-51T |
Chain | Shimano M6100 |
Brakes | Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT64 203mm | R: Shimano RT64 203mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl |
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Spokes | F : DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | R : DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0 |
Front Hub | Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost |
Rear Hub | Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm |
Tires | F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | |
Motor | Dyname 4.0 Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 700w Peak Power | 108Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency Classe 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada |
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Battery | 720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | xxx g Recycling Program: ♻️ Call2Recycle |
Remote | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote |
Display | Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration |
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