Rocky Mountain Growler Powerplay 30 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
4,199$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 130mm -
Fork SunTour XCR 34
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Groupset Deore, Race Face -
Suspension Hardtail -
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 -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
157cm - 170cm
MD
167cm - 177cm
LG
175cm - 188cm
XL
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. Boost 148mm. Tapered Zerostack Headtube. Dropper Post Compatible. Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCR34 AIR LOR DS Boost 130mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 12spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 12spd
Cassette
Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Crank
Race Face Ride Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | 170mm Crank Length
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Chain
Shimano M6100
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost
Rear Hub
Shimano MT410 Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape and Valves Incl
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0
Tires
F - Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.8 | R - Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 27.5 x 2.8
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT4100 2 Piston | Resin Pads
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 XC | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 50m
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
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
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt 142
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop Alloy | 30.9mm
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
Rocky Mountain FAST Charger | 48V
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.39 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm | 297 mm |
| Front Center | 691 mm | 717 mm | 742 mm | 773 mm |
| Rake | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 102 mm | 102 mm | 102 mm | 102 mm |
| Stack | 620 mm | 629 mm | 629 mm | 638 mm |
| Reach | 384 mm | 406 mm | 431 mm | 458 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 569 mm | 594 mm | 619 mm | 649 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° | 66.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm | 429 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1114 mm | 1140 mm | 1165 mm | 1196 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Standover Height | 798 mm | 799 mm | 794 mm | 796 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 167 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
Growler Powerplay 30 belongs to the Rockymountain E Growler model. Rocky Mountain launched 7 e-bikes of this model so far.
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.
Trail e-bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail e-bike is 3365$. However, even though the average price of a Trail e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 4199$. If we compare this with the average Trail e-bike cost we notice that the price is 24.78% more expensive.
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.
Growler Powerplay 30 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour XCR 34 model. The travel on this model is 130mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
The Growler Powerplay 30 2022 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 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Growler Powerplay 30 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 157 cm – 198 cm (5.15 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, you won’t have a problem finding one that suits you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Growler Powerplay 30. If you are a technical rider, a dropper post is essential. A dropper post provides increased safety while riding. The lever system, allows you to move your saddle up and down, which is very useful on climbs and descends.