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    MSRP
    $6,399$4,199
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    $4,199

    At Canyon

    Category
    Trail, E-BikeTrail
    Weight
    52.7 lbs34.9 lbs
    6.2
    6.6
    AluminumCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Pike SelectFox Performance Elite Float 36
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe Select+Fox Float DHX Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″ / 27.5″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive
    672Wh
    Groupset
    XT, Race FaceXT, SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm140mm
    Brand Site

    bikes.com

    canyon.com

    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) is a 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano)
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    2020 Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano)

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    FORM Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 140mm Travel.

    Canyon Spectral CF, Full-carbon frame with optimised stiffness and compliance. Convertable wheelsize and geometry adjustment. Category 4 strength., Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Material: Carbon (CF)

    Fork

    RockShox Pike Select RC 140mm E-MTB Approved 42mm Offset

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 36 Performance Elite, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Stanchion Diameter: 36 mm, Travel: 150 mm, Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8" - 1,5", Offset: 44 mm, Weight: 5.18 lbs

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT

    FOX DHX Factory, Spring: 350

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SM-BBMT500

    Shimano BSA BB52, Bottom bracket standard: BSA HT2 68/73, Weight: 0.22 lbs

    Headset

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain 35 AM

    Canyon G5, Modern design, extreme durability: Canyon G5 components were developed by our pros on the world's toughest trails., Fork steer tube diameter: 1 1/8", Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL)

    Handlebar

    Rocky Mountain AM 780mm

    Canyon G5, G5 stands for gravity riding, and category 5. This aluminium bar has superb ergonomics and durability., Clamping diameter: 31,8 mm, Width: 780 mm, Rise: 30 mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Race 142

    Ergon SM10 Enduro Comp, Gender: Unisex, Weight: 0.58 lbs

    Seatpost

    Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop 30.9mm

    Canyon SP0070-01, Air cartridge. Cable actuated., Travel: Dependent on frame size (see component geometry table.), Clamp diameter: 34,9 mm, Material: Aluminium (AL), Weight: 1.50 lbs

    Pedals

    None included

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Lock On Light

    Canyon G5

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT

    Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Cage length: long, Weight: 0.63 lbs

    Crank

    Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T

    Shimano SLX M7120, Number of chainrings: 1

    Shifters

    Shimano XT

    Shimano DEORE XT M8100, Weight: 0.29 lbs

    Cassette

    Shimano XT 10-51T

    Shimano SLX M7100, Number of sprockets: 12

    Chain

    Shimano HG8100

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Chain Guide

    Canyon EP1266-01 ISCG05 Plate | Canyon GP0293-02

    Brakes

    Shimano XT 2 Piston / Shimano RT66 203mm / Shimano RT66 203mm

    Shimano DEORE XT M8120, Number of pistons: 4

    Brake Levers

    Shimano XT

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 Tubeless

    DT Swiss E1900, Axle dimension: 12x148 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.47 lbs | DT Swiss E1900, Axle dimension: 15x110 mm, Rotor mount: IS 6-bolt, Weight: 2.21 lbs

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0

    Front Hub

    Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6

    Maxxis Assegai, Width: 2.5", Weight: 2.25 lbs | Maxxis Minion DHR II Exo+, Width: 2,4", Weight: 2.38 lbs

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT76, Size: 203 mm, Weight: 0.42 lbs

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Dyname 3.0 Class 1 eMTB Drive | 250w | 108Nm

    Battery

    672 Wh Fully Integrated Li-Ion | 48V FAST Charger | 80% Charge in 2:10 | 100% Charge in 3:50

    Remote

    iWoc Trio

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