Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
6,499$
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 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 | xxx g -
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
FSA BB89.5 24mm
Chain
Shimano M6100
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano MT410 | 15mm Boost
Rear Hub
Shimano MT410 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 | 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 50 is a Rockymountain E Instinct model. Rocky Mountain launched 37 e-bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
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
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.
Average price for Trail e-bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail e-bike is 3365$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This e-bike was released in 2022 and its price was 6499$. In conclusion, this e-bike price is 93.14% higher than the price of the average Trail e-bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Revelation RC model. The travel on this model is 150mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this e-bike has the RockShox Deluxe Select+ | Sealed Bearing model, with a travel of 140mm. 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
When leaving the production line, the Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50 model has 29″ aluminum wheels. These wheels are more forgiving when you go over roots, rocks, bumps, or other obstacles you encounter on your ride. However, these wheels are not ideal for smaller people.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50 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
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 50 includes a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!