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2022 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 70

Original specifications: 29" wheels · 50.8 LBS|23.09 KGS published weight · geometry for 4 published sizes.

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At a glance

Archive #900004891
Model year
2022
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$9,159.00
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Colors
Grey/Red, Blue/Carbon
Weight
50.8 LBS|23.09 KGS
Geometry
4 manufacturer sizes
In this record
25 specifications · 2 archived images · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues

2022 archived details

Published colors
Grey/Red, Blue/Carbon
Frame
Carbon Fiber

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Original buildCarbon Fiber · 29"

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

Grey/RedBlue/Carbon

Frameset

Frame ConstructionSMOOTHWALL™ 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 MaterialCarbon Fiber
ForkFox 36 E-MTB Float EVOL GRIP Performance 150mm | 44mm Offset
Rear ShockFox Float X Performance | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano XT
Rear DerailleurShimano XT
CranksetRace Face Aeffect Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm
Bottom BracketFSA BB89.5 24mm
CassetteShimano XT 10-51T
ChainShimano M8100

Brakes

BrakesShimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 203mm | R: Shimano RT66 203mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetFSA 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
HandlebarRocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
StemRocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
SaddleWTB Volt Race 142
SeatpostRace Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm
RimsRace Face AR 30 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl
SpokesF : DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | R : DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
Front TireMaxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Rear TireMaxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready |
Wheel Size29"

E-bike System

MotorDyname 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
Battery720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | xxx g
Display/RemoteRocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration

Geometry

4 sizes · 12 measurements

Frame measurements by size.

All geometry measurements16 size / setup combinations · 12 measurements
MeasurementSM · 29″ · POS.1 SlackMD · 29″ · POS.1 SlackLG · 29″ · POS.1 SlackXL · 29″ · POS.1 SlackSM · 29″ · POS.2MD · 29″ · POS.2LG · 29″ · POS.2XL · 29″ · POS.2SM · 29″ · POS.3MD · 29″ · POS.3LG · 29″ · POS.3XL · 29″ · POS.3SM · 29″ · POS.4 SteepMD · 29″ · POS.4 SteepLG · 29″ · POS.4 SteepXL · 29″ · POS.4 Steep
Seat tube380 mm420 mm445 mm480 mm380 mm420 mm445 mm480 mm380 mm420 mm445 mm480 mm380 mm420 mm445 mm480 mm
Effective top tube585 mm610 mm638 mm671 mm585 mm610 mm637 mm670 mm584 mm609 mm636 mm670 mm583 mm608 mm636 mm669 mm
Head tube100 mm100 mm110 mm125 mm100 mm100 mm110 mm125 mm100 mm100 mm110 mm125 mm100 mm100 mm110 mm125 mm
Head-tube angle64.2°64.2°64.2°64.2°64.4°64.4°64.4°64.4°64.7°64.7°64.7°64.7°64.95°64.95°64.95°64.95°
Seat-tube angle76.2°76.2°76.2°76.2°76.4°76.4°76.4°76.4°76.7°76.7°76.7°76.7°76.95°76.95°76.95°76.95°
Chainstay / rear center439 mm439 mm439 mm439 mm438 mm438 mm438 mm438 mm437 mm437 mm437 mm437 mm436 mm436 mm436 mm436 mm
Wheelbase1201 mm1226 mm1256 mm1292 mm1201 mm1226 mm1255 mm1292 mm1200 mm1225 mm1254 mm1291 mm1199 mm1224 mm1253 mm1290 mm
Bottom-bracket drop42 mm42 mm42 mm42 mm39 mm39 mm39 mm39 mm36 mm36 mm36 mm36 mm32 mm32 mm32 mm32 mm
Reach432 mm457 mm482 mm512 mm435 mm460 mm485 mm515 mm438 mm463 mm488 mm518 mm441 mm466 mm491 mm520 mm
Stack624 mm624 mm632 mm646 mm622 mm622 mm630 mm644 mm620 mm620 mm628 mm642 mm618 mm618 mm626 mm639 mm
Standover height819 mm818 mm817 mm818 mm820 mm820 mm820 mm820 mm822 mm821 mm821 mm821 mm823 mm823 mm823 mm823 mm
Wheel size29292929292929292929292929292929

Dimensions as recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes34T · 10–51T
Lowest0.67:1 Highest3.40:1 Total range510%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.2 mph Highest gear26.7 mph

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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Rear tire

Apply the marking on your rear tire or edit its dimensions below. Older or fractional inch sizes need the ISO marking (e.g. 37-590).

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano M8100
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Cassette · Original
Shimano XT 10-51T
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Front tire · Original
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready Before ordering: Confirm the exact tire width before ordering.
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Rear tire · Original
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Before ordering: Confirm the exact tire width before ordering.
Bottom bracket · Original
FSA BB89.5 24mm
Saddle · Original
WTB Volt Race 142
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano XT Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
Shifters · Original
Shimano XT Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.

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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire
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 |
Bottom bracket / shell
FSA BB89.5 24mm
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Archived: 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 · Fork: Fox 36 E-MTB Float EVOL GRIP Performance 150mm | 44mm Offset

Archived: Fork: 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

Archived: Shifters: Shimano XT · Rear derailleur: Shimano XT · Crankset: Race Face Aeffect Cinch 34T | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: SM - MD = 165mm | LG - XL = 170mm · Bottom bracket: FSA BB89.5 24mm · Cassette: Shimano XT 10-51T · Chain: Shimano M8100

Archived: Brakes: Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 203mm | R: Shimano RT66 203mm

Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Rims: Race Face AR 30 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape | Valves Incl · Hubs: Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss Hybrid 370 Boost 148mm · Front tire: 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 |

Controls and contact points

Archived: 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 · Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp · Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m · Seatpost: Race Face Turbine R (by Fox) Dropper 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm · Saddle: WTB Volt Race 142

Archived: 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 · Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration

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