Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 2022
2022 E-bike
Estimate price |
12,039$
Weight | 21.18 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 150mm -
Travel Rear 140mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 36
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Groupset XTR, Race Face -
Suspension Full -
Motor Dyname 250W 108Nm mid-drive -
Battery 720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | xxx g -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 -
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
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Integrated Display. Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System. Press Fit BB. RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Suspension Fork
Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory Series 150mm | 44mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shift Levers
Shimano XTR
Cassette
Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
Crank
Race Face Next R Cinch 34T | 30mm Spindle | Crank Length = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BB89.5 30mm
Chain
Shimano M8100
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
DT Swiss Hybrid 350 Boost 148mm | 24T Star-Ratchet
Rims
Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 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 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT86 203mm | R: Shimano RT86 203mm
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Handlebar
Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Grips
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 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
Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
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 Carbon 90 belongs to 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 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
If you want to purchase a solid Trail e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3365$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Trail e-bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the e-bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This e-bike was released in 2022 and its price was 12039$. If we compare this with the average Trail e-bike cost we notice that the price is 257.77% more expensive.
Trail e-bikes average weight
Trail e-bikes weigh an average of 23.7 kg (52.25 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 21.18 kg (46.69 lbs), the Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 model is considerably lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 11.9% lighter than the average weight of Trail e-bikes.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Fox Factory Float 36 model. The travel on this model is 150mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this e-bike has the Fox Float X Factory | Sealed model, with a travel of 140mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
The Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 2022 e-bike is equipped with 29″ carbon wheels when leaving the factory. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. 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 Carbon 90 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 e-bike has 8 sizes, in the range of 157 cm – 198 cm (5.15 ft – 6.5 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
The Rocky Mountain model is also equipped with a dropper post. 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.