Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay A50 Shimano 2023
2023 E-bike
Estimate price |
6,999$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox Revelation RC
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Groupset SLX, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Motor Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive -
Battery 720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | 100% Charged in 3:55 (4A) / 7:35 (2A) | 80% Charged in 2:55 (4A) / 6:05 (2A) -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM Steep
157cm - 170cm
SM Slack
157cm - 170cm
MD Steep
167cm - 177cm
MD Slack
167cm - 177cm
LG Steep
175cm - 188cm
LG Slack
175cm - 188cm
XL Steep
185cm - 198cm
XL Slack
185cm - 198cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM™ Alloy | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs | RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 140mm Travel. FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
RockShox Revelation Select RC 150mm | 42mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX
Cassette
Shimano SLX 10-51T
Crank
Race Face Ride Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Chain
Shimano M6100
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
Novatec D462 Sealed Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Spokes
F : DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | R : DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano MT6120 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT64 203mm | R:Shimano RT64 203mm
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 31.8 Clamp
Grips
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
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 Race 142
Seatpost
Race Face Aeffect R Dropper 30.9mm | Shimano MT500 Remote | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 175mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Dyname 4.0 Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 108Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
Battery
720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | 100% Charged in 3:55 (4A) / 7:35 (2A) | 80% Charged in 2:55 (4A) / 6:05 (2A)
Remote
Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
Charger
Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector | Overtimepack Compatible (Dyname 4)
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 | 1.4 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.28 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.23 mm | 1.26 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 342 mm | 332 mm | 342 mm | 332 mm | 342 mm | 332 mm | 342 mm | 332 mm |
| Front Center | 765 mm | 765 mm | 790 mm | 790 mm | 819 mm | 820 mm | 856 mm | 856 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 46 mm | 45 mm | 47 mm | 47 mm | 46 mm |
| Trail | 125 mm | 130 mm | 125 mm | 130 mm | 125 mm | 129 mm | 123 mm | 130 mm |
| Stack | 615 mm | 621 mm | 615 mm | 621 mm | 623 mm | 629 mm | 636 mm | 643 mm |
| Reach | 438 mm | 429 mm | 463 mm | 454 mm | 488 mm | 479 mm | 517 mm | 509 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 582 mm | 605 mm | 607 mm | 633 mm | 635 mm | 666 mm | 668 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.95 ° | 76.2 ° | 76.95 ° | 76.2 ° | 76.95 ° | 76.2 ° | 76.95 ° | 76.2 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 380 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.95 ° | 64.2 ° | 64.95 ° | 64.2 ° | 64.95 ° | 64.2 ° | 64.95 ° | 64.2 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 436 mm | 433 mm | 436 mm | 433 mm | 436 mm | 433 mm | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1196 mm | 1198 mm | 1221 mm | 1223 mm | 1250 mm | 1253 mm | 1287 mm | 1289 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 32 mm | 42 mm | 32 mm | 42 mm | 32 mm | 42 mm | 32 mm | 42 mm |
| Standover Height | 820 mm | 816 mm | 820 mm | 815 mm | 820 mm | 814 mm | 820 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 157 cm | 167 cm | 167 cm | 175 cm | 175 cm | 185 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 177 cm | 188 cm | 188 cm | 198 cm | 198 cm |
About this model
Instinct Powerplay A50 Shimano completes the Rockymountain E Instinct model. Rocky Mountain released 37 e-bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain E Instinct e-bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay A10 Shimano 2023 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 5499$. Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 12999$.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Trail e-bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail e-bike that is reliable is 3365$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 6999$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 107.99% more expensive than the price of the average Trail e-bike.
Instinct Powerplay A50 Shimano components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Revelation RC model. The travel on this model is 150mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Rear Shock
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay A50 Shimano e-bike has the RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing model installed, and has a travel of 140mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
The wheels on Instinct Powerplay A50 Shimano are the 29″ aluminum type. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, 29″ wheels will make your e-bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay A50 Shimano has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
There are 8 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 157 cm – 198 cm (5.15 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.
Dropper post
The Rocky Mountain model is also equipped with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.