Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 2021
2021 E-bike
Estimate price |
8,599$
Weight | 23.88 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 150mm -
Fork Fox Performance Float 38
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Groupset XT, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Motor Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive -
Battery 672 Wh Fully Integrated Li-Ion | 48V FAST Charger | 80% Charge in 2:10 | 100% Charge in 3:50 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM Steep
165cm - 172cm
SM Neutral
165cm - 172cm
SM Slack
165cm - 172cm
MD Steep
170cm - 179cm
MD Neutral
170cm - 179cm
MD Slack
170cm - 179cm
LG Steep
176cm - 185cm
LG Neutral
176cm - 185cm
LG Slack
176cm - 185cm
XL Steep
200cm - 193cm
XL Neutral
200cm - 193cm
XL Slack
200cm - 193cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 150mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
Fox 38 Float EVOL GRIP Performance Series 160mm | 37mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPX2 Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 210x55mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shift Levers
Shimano XT
Cassette
Shimano XT 10-51T
Crank
Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Chain
Shimano M8100
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Spokes
DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip DD Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxGrip DD Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 40mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
Grips
Ergon GD1 EVO Lock On
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142
Seatpost
Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL = 175mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Dyname 3.0 Class 1 eMTB Drive | 250w | 108Nm | Upgraded High Cadence Boost & Power Extension Firmware
Battery
672 Wh Fully Integrated Li-Ion | 48V FAST Charger | 80% Charge in 2:10 | 100% Charge in 3:50
Remote
iWoc TRIO V3 Remote w. ANT+ LEV communication
Charger
Dyname FAST Charger | 48V
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM Steep | SM Neutral | SM Slack | MD Steep | MD Neutral | MD Slack | LG Steep | LG Neutral | LG Slack | XL Steep | XL Neutral | XL Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.36 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.38 mm | 1.4 mm | 1.3 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.36 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 354 mm | 348 mm | 341 mm | 354 mm | 348 mm | 341 mm | 354 mm | 348 mm | 341 mm | 354 mm | 348 mm | 341 mm |
| Front Center | 732 mm | 731 mm | 731 mm | 754 mm | 754 mm | 754 mm | 781 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 813 mm | 813 mm | 813 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 117 mm | 121 mm | 108 mm | 111 mm | 116 mm | 108 mm | 113 mm | 117 mm | 108 mm | 112 mm | 115 mm |
| Stack | 577 mm | 581 mm | 585 mm | 598 mm | 602 mm | 606 mm | 607 mm | 612 mm | 616 mm | 621 mm | 625 mm | 630 mm |
| Reach | 424 mm | 418 mm | 413 mm | 443 mm | 437 mm | 432 mm | 466 mm | 460 mm | 454 mm | 492 mm | 486 mm | 481 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 577 mm | 578 mm | 580 mm | 602 mm | 603 mm | 605 mm | 627 mm | 628 mm | 630 mm | 657 mm | 658 mm | 660 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.1 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.6 ° | 74 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.6 ° | 74 ° | 75.1 ° | 74.6 ° | 74.1 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm | 483 mm | 521 mm | 521 mm | 521 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.6 ° | 65 ° | 64.5 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 65 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 65 ° | 66.1 ° | 65.6 ° | 65.1 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 427 mm | 428 mm | 425 mm | 427 mm | 428 mm | 425 mm | 427 mm | 428 mm | 425 mm | 427 mm | 428 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1157 mm | 1158 mm | 1159 mm | 1179 mm | 1181 mm | 1182 mm | 1206 mm | 1207 mm | 1208 mm | 1238 mm | 1240 mm | 1241 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 1 mm | 7 mm | 14 mm | 1 mm | 7 mm | 14 mm | 1 mm | 7 mm | 14 mm | 1 mm | 7 mm | 14 mm |
| Standover Height | 818 mm | 815 mm | 812 mm | 823 mm | 820 mm | 818 mm | 821 mm | 818 mm | 816 mm | 821 mm | 818 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 165 cm | 165 cm | 170 cm | 170 cm | 170 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 176 cm | 200 cm | 200 cm | 200 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 172 cm | 172 cm | 179 cm | 179 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm | 185 cm | 185 cm | 193 cm | 193 cm | 193 cm |
About this model
Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 is a Rockymountain E Altitude model. Rocky Mountain launched 33 e-bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain E Altitude e-bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Alloy 30 2021 has a starting price of 5219$. Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 90 Rally Edition 2021 on the other hand is the most expensive at 9399$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Enduro e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Enduro e-bike is 4785$. However, you could also get a good Enduro e-bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Rocky Mountain released this model in 2021, its price was 8599$. Comparing the average cost of an Enduro e-bike to this one, you will see that Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 price is 79.71% higher.
Average weight for Enduro e-bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Enduro e-bike is 23.42 kg (51.63 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
slightly heavier than average, Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 has a weight of 23.88 kg (52.65 lbs). In short, the average Enduro e-bike weight is 1.96% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 components
Fork
The Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 comes factory-installed with the Fox Performance Float 38 fork. This has a travel range of 160mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox Float DPX2 Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 210x55mm rear shock model, which has a travel of 150mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels size
The Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 2021 e-bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 e-bike has 12 sizes, in the range of 165 cm – 193 cm (5.41 ft – 6.33 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.