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    MSRP
    $8,599$8,500
    Where to Buy
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    $8,500

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    Category
    Trail, E-BikeTrail
    Weight
    49.9 lbs26.7 lbs
    7.7
    9.7
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox Pike UltimateFox Factory Float 34
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe UltimateFox Float X Factory
    Wheels
    AluminumCarbon
    29″ / 27.5″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive
    672Wh
    Groupset
    X01 Eagle, SRAMX0 Eagle Transmission, X01 Eagle AXS
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12 Electronic
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    140mm130mm
    Rear Travel
    140mm120mm
    Brand Site

    bikes.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 is a 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail e-bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2020 Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90
    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro
    Other Trail bikes
    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)

    25 mph

    2020 Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90

    28 mph

    2024 Epic 8 EVO Pro

    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

    SMOOTHWALL Carbon Front Triangle. FORM Alloy Rear Triangle. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate.

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    FACT 11m Carbon, Progressive XC Race Geometry, Rider-First Engineered™, SWAT downtube storage, threaded BB, 12x148mm UDH compatible rear dropout, internal cable routing, 120mm of travel

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Pike Ultimate RCT3 140mm E-MTB Approved 42mm Offset

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Fox 34 Factory, Grip2 Damper, 4 way adjust, 130mm travel, 44mm offset, 15x110mm

    Travel130mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT

    Fox Float Factory, Evol LV, Ride Dynamics Tuned, LSC/ Rebound adjust, 190x45mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Race Face BB92 30mm

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    Headset

    FSA Orbit NO.57E

    Stem

    Rocky Mountain 35 CNC

    Raceface Turbine R, 50mm, 35mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Race Face Next R 780mm

    Roval Control Rise Carbon Handlebar, 780mm wide, 20mm rise, 35mm

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Race 142

    Body Geometry Power Expert

    Seatpost

    Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm

    Fox Transfer Factory, 30.9, 1X remote, (SM:125mm, MD: 150mm, L-XL: 175mm)

    Grips

    Rocky Mountain Lock On XC

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X01 Eagle

    SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission

    Crank

    Race Face Turbine Cinch 34T

    SRAM X0 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm, Alloy, 32T

    Shifters

    SRAM X01E Eagle

    SRAM AXS POD Controller

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1230 11-50T

    SRAM XS 1295, 12 speed, 10-52

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle. E-MTB Aprroved.

    SRAM X0 Eagle

    Brakes

    SRAM Code RSC / SRAM Centerline 200mm / SRAM Centerline 200mm

    Front: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180/200mm HS2 rotor, Rear: SRAM Code Silver Stealth, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm HS2 rotor

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Code RSC

    Wheels
    Rims

    Race Face ARC 35

    Roval Control, Carbon offset design, 29mm internal width, 4mm hook width, Tubeless ready, 28h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0

    Stainless, 14g, black

    Front Hub

    Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Torque Cap

    Industry Nine 1/1, 6-bolt, 15mm Thru-axle, 110mm spacing, 28h

    Rear Hub

    DT Swiss Hybrid 350 Boost 148mm

    Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148mm thru axle, XD freehub body, 28h

    Tires

    Maxxis Minion DHF EXO+ Maxx Terra Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon Maxx Terra EXO+ Silk Shield Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6

    Front: Specialized Purgatory, GRID Casing, T9 Compound, 29x2.4, Rear: Specialized Ground Control, GRID Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35

    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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