Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) 2020
2020 E-bike
Estimate price |
6,399$
Weight | 23.9 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" / 27.5" -
Travel Front 140mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork RockShox Pike Select
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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
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FORM Alloy. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 140mm Travel.
Suspension Fork
RockShox Pike Select RC 140mm E-MTB Approved 42mm Offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT
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 HG8100
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm
Rims
WTB ST i35 TCS 2.0 Tubeless
Spokes
DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
Tires
Maxxis Minion DHF EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6 / Maxxis Rekon EXO Tubeless Ready 29 x 2.6
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT 2 Piston / Shimano RT66 203mm / Shimano RT66 203mm
Brake Levers
Shimano XT
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
Grips
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142
Seatpost
Rocky Mountain Toonie Drop 30.9mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Dyname 3.0 Class 1 eMTB Drive | 250w | 108Nm
Battery
672 Wh Fully Integrated Li-Ion | 48V FAST Charger | 80% Charge in 2:10 | 100% Charge in 3:50
Remote
iWoc Trio
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM Steep | SM Steep | SM Slack | SM Slack | MD Steep | MD Steep | MD Slack | MD Slack | LG Steep | LG Steep | LG Slack | LG Slack | XL Steep | XL Steep | XL Slack | XL Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.51 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.42 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.32 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.26 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 351 mm | 332 mm | 338 mm | 319 mm | 351 mm | 332 mm | 337 mm | 318 mm | 351 mm | 332 mm | 337 mm | 318 mm | 351 mm | 332 mm | 337 mm | 318 mm |
| Front Center | 720 mm | 720 mm | 720 mm | 720 mm | 745 mm | 745 mm | 746 mm | 746 mm | 772 mm | 772 mm | 772 mm | 772 mm | 803 mm | 803 mm | 804 mm | 804 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 51 mm | 51 mm | 53 mm | 53 mm |
| Trail | 102 mm | 94 mm | 110 mm | 101 mm | 104 mm | 95 mm | 109 mm | 100 mm | 104 mm | 95 mm | 110 mm | 101 mm | 104 mm | 95 mm | 109 mm | 100 mm |
| Stack | 598 mm | 598 mm | 605 mm | 605 mm | 597 mm | 597 mm | 605 mm | 605 mm | 606 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm | 615 mm | 615 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 412 mm | 412 mm | 401 mm | 401 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm | 487 mm | 487 mm | 476 mm | 476 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 566 mm | 569 mm | 569 mm | 590 mm | 590 mm | 593 mm | 593 mm | 616 mm | 616 mm | 619 mm | 619 mm | 647 mm | 647 mm | 650 | 650 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75.7 ° | 75.7 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.8 ° | 75.8 ° | 75.8 ° | 74.7 ° | 74.9 ° | 75.6 ° | 75.6 ° | 74.6 ° | 74.7 ° | 75.6 ° | 75.6 ° | 74.6 ° | 74.7 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 394 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm | 508 mm | 508 mm | 508 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 67.1 ° | 67.1 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° | 67 ° | 67 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 435 mm | 435 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 435 mm | 435 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154 mm | 1154 mm | 1155 mm | 1155 mm | 1179 mm | 1179 mm | 1181 mm | 1181 mm | 1206 mm | 1206 mm | 1207 mm | 1207 mm | 1237 mm | 1237 mm | 1239 mm | 1239 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 23 mm | 23 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm | 37 mm | 37 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm | 37 mm | 37 mm | 23 mm | 23 mm | 37 mm | 37 mm |
| Standover Height | 815 mm | 801 mm | 810 mm | 796 mm | 809 mm | 801 mm | 804 mm | 796 mm | 808 mm | 801 mm | 802 mm | 796 mm | 806 mm | 801 mm | 800 mm | 796 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 27" | 29" | 27" | 29" | 27" | 29" | 27" | 29" | 27" | 29" | 27" | 29" | 27" | 29" | 27" |
About this model
Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) is a Rockymountain E Instinct model. There are 37 e-bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 2020 is the cheapest e-bike model and costs 4699$. Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 99 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 9999$.
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
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail e-bike is 3365$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail e-bike. In conclusion, always check e-bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
At the moment of the release date, Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) price was 6399$. If we compare this with the average Trail e-bike cost we notice that the price is 90.16% more expensive.
Trail e-bikes average weight
The average weight for Trail e-bikes is 23.7 kg (52.25 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, Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) has a weight of 23.9 kg (52.69 lbs). To sum up, it’s 0.84% heavier than the average weight of Trail e-bikes.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) components
Fork
This e-bike has the RockShox Pike Select fork installed. The fork’s travel is 140mm. 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.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this e-bike is RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT, with a travel distance of 140mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 70 (Shimano) comes with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.