Rear tire: 2.4″ + 29-inch.
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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
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildCarbon Fiber · 29"
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 |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon Fiber |
| 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 |
Drivetrain
| 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 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 203mm | R: Shimano RT66 203mm |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 780mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40m |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Race 142 |
| Seatpost | 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 |
|---|---|
| Rims | 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 |
| 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 | |
| Wheel Size | 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 |
|---|---|
| Battery | 720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | xxx g |
| Display/Remote | Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration |
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Geometry
Frame measurements by size.
Frame diagram
Select an available measurement to locate it on the frame.
All geometry measurements16 size / setup combinations · 12 measurements
| Measurement | SM · 29″ · POS.1 Slack | MD · 29″ · POS.1 Slack | LG · 29″ · POS.1 Slack | XL · 29″ · POS.1 Slack | SM · 29″ · POS.2 | MD · 29″ · POS.2 | LG · 29″ · POS.2 | XL · 29″ · POS.2 | SM · 29″ · POS.3 | MD · 29″ · POS.3 | LG · 29″ · POS.3 | XL · 29″ · POS.3 | SM · 29″ · POS.4 Steep | MD · 29″ · POS.4 Steep | LG · 29″ · POS.4 Steep | XL · 29″ · POS.4 Steep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 380 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm | 380 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm | 380 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm | 380 mm | 420 mm | 445 mm | 480 mm |
| Effective top tube | 585 mm | 610 mm | 638 mm | 671 mm | 585 mm | 610 mm | 637 mm | 670 mm | 584 mm | 609 mm | 636 mm | 670 mm | 583 mm | 608 mm | 636 mm | 669 mm |
| Head tube | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 64.2° | 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 angle | 76.2° | 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 center | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm | 436 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1201 mm | 1226 mm | 1256 mm | 1292 mm | 1201 mm | 1226 mm | 1255 mm | 1292 mm | 1200 mm | 1225 mm | 1254 mm | 1291 mm | 1199 mm | 1224 mm | 1253 mm | 1290 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 39 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 36 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm | 32 mm |
| Reach | 432 mm | 457 mm | 482 mm | 512 mm | 435 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 515 mm | 438 mm | 463 mm | 488 mm | 518 mm | 441 mm | 466 mm | 491 mm | 520 mm |
| Stack | 624 mm | 624 mm | 632 mm | 646 mm | 622 mm | 622 mm | 630 mm | 644 mm | 620 mm | 620 mm | 628 mm | 642 mm | 618 mm | 618 mm | 626 mm | 639 mm |
| Standover height | 819 mm | 818 mm | 817 mm | 818 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 820 mm | 822 mm | 821 mm | 821 mm | 821 mm | 823 mm | 823 mm | 823 mm | 823 mm |
| Wheel size | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Dimensions as recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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.
Try your current gearingChanged tires or gears? Calculate your setup.
Your changes apply to this calculation. The archived build stays unchanged.
Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts
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
Equipment inspection checks 18 checks based on 7 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →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
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →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
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →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
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston | Metal Pads | F: Shimano RT66 203mm | R: Shimano RT66 203mm
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →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
E-bike system
Check the battery and electronics →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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