Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition 2021
2021 E-bike
Estimate price |
9,299$
Weight | 23.9 kg E-bike
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" / 27.5" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 155mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 38
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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
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM Slack
165cm - 172cm
MD Slack
170cm - 179cm
LG Slack
176cm - 185cm
XL Slack
200cm - 193cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon. Full Sealed Cartridge Bearings. Press Fit BB. Internal Cable Routing. 2-Bolt ISCG05 Tabs. RIDE-9™ Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate. 140mm Travel.
Suspension Fork
Fox 38 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory Series 160mm | 44mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 8.5"x2.5"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shift Levers
Shimano XT
Cassette
Shimano XT 10-51T
Crank
Race Face Aeffect R Cinch 34T
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BB92 30mm
Chain
Shimano M7100
Wheels
Front Hub
Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear Hub
DT Swiss Hybrid 350 Boost 148mm
Rims
Race Face ARC 30 / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion 2.0
Tires
F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip DD Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxGrip DD Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston
Cockpit
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 40mm
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM 780mm
Grips
Ergon GD1 EVO Lock On
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.57E
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142
Seatpost
Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD - LG = 150mm | XL = 175mm
Motor & Battery
Motor
Dyname 3.0 Class 1 eMTB Drive | 250w | 108Nm | Upgraded High Cadence Boost & Power Extension Firmware
Battery
672 Wh Fully Integrated Li-Ion | 48V FAST Charger | 80% Charge in 2:10 | 100% Charge in 3:50
Remote
iWoc TRIO V3 Remote w. ANT+ LEV communication
Charger
Dyname FAST Charger | 48V
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM Slack | MD Slack | LG Slack | XL Slack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.5 mm | 1.43 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 355 mm | 355 mm | 355 mm | 355 mm |
| Front Center | 727 mm | 753 mm | 779 mm | 811 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 50 mm | 51 mm |
| Trail | 112 mm | 112 mm | 113 mm | 112 mm |
| Stack | 601 mm | 606 mm | 615 mm | 624 mm |
| Reach | 401 mm | 425 mm | 448 mm | 475 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 567 mm | 591 mm | 618 mm | 648 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.6 ° | 74.6 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 432 mm | 470 mm | 508 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.9 ° | 65.9 ° | 65.9 ° | 65.9 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1162 mm | 1188 mm | 1214 mm | 1246 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 19 mm | 19 mm | 19 mm | 19 mm |
| Standover Height | 821 mm | 821 mm | 821 mm | 821 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 165 cm | 170 cm | 176 cm | 200 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 172 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm | 193 cm |
Model Overview
Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition completes the Rockymountain E Instinct model. There are 37 e-bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2021, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 2021 is the most affordable e-bike of this model and has a price of 5219$. On the other hand, Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 2021, is the most expensive and costs 9399$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Enduro e-bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Enduro e-bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 4785$. However, even though the average price of an Enduro e-bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality e-bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your e-bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Rocky Mountain released this model in 2021, its price was 9299$. Comparing this to the average Enduro e-bike price, we see that the price is 94.34% higher.
Enduro e-bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of an Enduro e-bike is 23.42 kg (51.63 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 23.9 kg (52.69 lbs), the Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition model is slightly heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Enduro e-bike weighs 2.05% less than Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition components
Fork
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition 2021 e-bike is equipped with the Fox Factory Float 38 fork, and has 160mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Rear Shock
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition e-bike has the Fox Float X2 Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 8.5″x2.5″ model installed, and has a travel of 155mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. In short, if you want smooth rides, get a full-suspension bicycle.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition 2021, has a 29″ aluminum model. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. 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 Carbon 90 BC Edition 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
There are 4 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 165 cm – 193 cm (5.41 ft – 6.33 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.
Dropper post
Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 BC Edition comes with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.