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Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.40:1Total range510%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 2.4″ + 29-inch.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.40:1Total range510%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 2.4″ + 29-inch.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 70
2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 70
Overview
Model Year
2022
2024
Brand
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain
Model
Instinct Powerplay Carbon 70
Instinct Powerplay Carbon 70
Bicycle Type
Electric-assist
Electric-assist
Original MSRP
$9,159.00
$9,499.00
Colors
Grey/Red, Blue/Carbon
Yellow/Brown, Black/Grey/Beige
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
50.8 LBS|23.09 KGS
50.4 LBS|22.9 KGS
Frameset
Frame Construction
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
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
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Fork
Fox 36 E-MTB Float EVOL GRIP Performance 150mm | 44mm Offset
Fox 36 E-MTB Float EVOL GRIP Performance 150mm | 44mm Offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Fox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB89.5 24mm
Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette
Shimano XT 10-51T
Shimano XT 10-51T
Chain
Shimano M8100
Shimano M8100
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 203mm | R: Shimano RT66 203mm
Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Cockpit & Contact Points
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
FSA Orbit NO.57E ZS44|56 | Durable 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
Handlebar
Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Rocky Mountain AM Carbon 780mm
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Saddle
WTB Volt Race 142
WTB Volt Race 142
Seatpost
Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm
Front: Rocky Mountain SL Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Rims
Race Face AR 30 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
Race Face AR 30 | 32H / Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
Spokes
F : DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | R : DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
F : DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | R : DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Wheel Size
29"
29"
E-bike System
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
Dyname 4.0 Mountain Bike Drive | 700W Max Power | 250W Nominal Power | 108Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
Battery
720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | xxx g
720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | 100% Charged in 3:55 (4A) / 7:35 (2A) | 80% Charged in 2:55 (4A) / 6:05 (2A)
Display/Remote
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
Charger
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Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger V1 | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector | Overtimepack Compatible (Dyname 4)
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
515 mm
515 mm
Stack
644 mm
644 mm
Effective top tube
670 mm
670 mm
Head-tube angle
64.4°
64.4°
Seat-tube angle
76.4°
76.4°
Seat tube
480 mm
480 mm
Head tube
125 mm
125 mm
Chainstay / rear center
438 mm
438 mm
Wheelbase
1292 mm
1292 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
39 mm
39 mm
Standover height
820 mm
820 mm
Wheel size
29
29
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.