Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
5,599$
E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame aluminium -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox 35 Gold RL
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Groupset Deore, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Motor Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive -
Battery 720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | xxx g -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
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 35 Gold RL 150mm | 44mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select R | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore 11spd
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore 11spd
Cassette
Shimano Deore 11-51T 11spd
Crank
Race Face Ride Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB89.5 24mm
Chain
KMC X11-1
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost
Rear Hub
Shimano MT400 Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
Spokes
2.0 Stainless
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 MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads | F: Shimano RT30 203mm | R: Shimano RT30 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
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 Composite 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Dyname 4.0 Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 700w Peak Power | 108Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency Classe 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
Battery
720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | xxx g
Remote
Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
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 | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 125 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 Alloy 30 belongs to the Rockymountain E Instinct model. Rocky Mountain launched 37 e-bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Rockymountain E Instinct e-bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 2022 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 5599$. Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 2022 is the most expensive one and costs 12039$.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail e-bike is 3365$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail e-bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your e-bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Rocky Mountain released this model in 2022, its price was 5599$. If we compare this with the average Trail e-bike cost we notice that the price is 66.39% more expensive.
Overview of components
Fork
The Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 comes factory-installed with the RockShox 35 Gold RL fork. This has a travel range of 150mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 e-bike has the RockShox Deluxe Select R | Sealed model installed, and has a travel of 140mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
The wheels on Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, the 29″ wheels will add a little more weight to the e-bike itself.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 comes in 8 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 198 cm (5.15 ft – 6.5 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.