Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 2019
2019 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,499$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork RockShox Yari RC
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Groupset NX, GX -
Suspension Full -
Motor Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive -
Battery 500 Wh Fully Integrated Li-Ion | 48V FAST Charger | 80% Charge in 1:40 | 100% Charge in 2:50 -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate.
Suspension Fork
RockShox Yari RC 160mm
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe RT
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX
Shift Levers
SRAM GX-1E
Cassette
SunRace CSMX8 11-46T
Crank
Race Face Ride Cinch 34T
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BB92 24mm
Chain
KMC X11-1
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
SRAM MTH 746 Boost 148mm
Rims
Sun Düroc SD42
Spokes
WTB 2.0
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF WT EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5 / R = Maxxis Aggressor WT EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.5
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide T / SRAM Centerline 200mm / SRAM Centerline 200mm
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide T
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race
Seatpost
Race Face Aeffect Dropper 30.9mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Dyname 3.0 Class 1 eMTB Drive | 250w | 108Nm
Battery
500 Wh Fully Integrated Li-Ion | 48V FAST Charger | 80% Charge in 1:40 | 100% Charge in 2:50
Remote
iWoc Trio
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM Steep | SM Slack | MD Steep | MD Slack | LG Steep | LG Slack | XL Steep | XL Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 356 mm | 342 mm | 356 mm | 342 mm | 356 mm | 342 mm | 356 mm | 342 mm |
| Front Center | 729 mm | 731 mm | 751 mm | 754 mm | 778 mm | 780 mm | 810 mm | 813 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 47 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 41 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 113 mm | 117 mm | 112 mm | 117 mm | 112 mm | 117 mm | 113 mm | 118 mm |
| Stack | 577 mm | 585 mm | 598 mm | 606 mm | 607 mm | 615 mm | 621 mm | 630 mm |
| Reach | 421 mm | 409 mm | 443 mm | 432 mm | 466 mm | 454 mm | 492 mm | 481 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577 mm | 580 mm | 602 mm | 605 mm | 627 mm | 630 mm | 657 mm | 660 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.1 ° | 74 ° | 75.1 ° | 74 ° | 75.1 ° | 74 ° | 75.1 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.6 ° | 64.5 ° | 66.1 ° | 65 ° | 66.1 ° | 65 ° | 66.1 ° | 65 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 mm | 1159 mm | 1179 mm | 1182 mm | 1206 mm | 1208 mm | 1238 mm | 1241 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -1 mm | 13 mm | -1 mm | 13 mm | -1 mm | 13 mm | -1 mm | 13 mm |
| Standover Height | 818 mm | 812 mm | 822 mm | 816 mm | 822 mm | 816 mm | 822 mm | 816 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 completes the Rockymountain E Altitude model. 33 e-bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Rockymountain E Altitude e-bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 2019 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 5499$. Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 90 Rally Edition 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 9199$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Enduro e-bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 4785$. However, you could also get a good Enduro e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Rocky Mountain released this model in 2019, its price was 5499$. Comparing the average cost of an Enduro e-bike to this one, you will see that Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 price is 14.92% more expensive.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 components
Fork
The RockShox Yari RC is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 160mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this e-bike has the RockShox Deluxe RT model, with a travel of 150mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 e-bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Alloy 50 includes a dropper post. A dropper post is a must-have these days if you’re riding anything remotely technical. The main benefit of a dropper post is increased safety while riding. As mentioned above, the lever system allows you to quickly move the saddle out of the way when approaching descents or trail obstacles.