Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 50 29" Electric Mountain Bike
[Photos are illustrative and may not represent the actual setup of this bike model. See description below for exact specifications.]
The most versatile 29" mountain e-bike to date with the unique innovative Dyname 4.0 drive system developed in-house at Rocky Mountain.
Go to places uncharted, ride longer and faster. The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay offers a breathtaking 108 Nm of torque and a 720 Wh battery. These are the best parameters in the segment.
Because Rocky Mountain decided to create their own drive system, they didn't have to subordinate the bike design to any competitor's solution. They designed an uncompromising e-bike and tailored the drive system to suit the riders. Years of development have produced the unparalleled power and smoothness of the Dyname 4.0 drive system, which is also exceptionally compact and offers unprecedentedly fast charging.
Important frame components are where they need to be for the optimal functioning of the entire bike; not where this drive system would force them to be. That's why the Instinct Powerplay retains uncompromising handling characteristics with tuned suspension kinematics and a RIDE-4 system that allows you to easily fine-tune the geometry and suspension using ordinary Allen wrenches.
Smoothlink suspension is efficient when pedaling, yet retains compliance and comfort. Because Rocky Mountain has carefully tuned each of the many suspension parameters, their bikes provide a completely unique riding experience.
Mid-Drive Slider
The Rocky Mountain Powerplay e-bikes use a slider in the middle of the drive to control the strength of the chain and direct it to the drive pinion. This is a material that should be kept clean and should be inspected and replaced as needed. It is recommended by the manufacturer that the Slider be replaced if the grooves in it are deeper than 4 mm.
Keep the chain clean and lubricated to extend the life of the slider.
Key Properties
- Front Travel: 150 mm
- Rear Travel: 140 mm
- Wheel size: 29"
- Material: SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon
- Focus: Trail
Specifications – Instinct Powerplay 29 Carbon 50
Material |
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon |
Drive |
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 |
Battery |
720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | 100% charged in 3:55 (4A) / 7:35 (2A) | 80% charged in 2:55 (4A) / 6:05 (2A) |
Charger |
Rocky Mountain Powerplay Charger V1| 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector | Overtimepack Compatible (Dyname 4) |
Display |
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration |
Fork |
RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm |
Shock |
RockShox Deluxe Select+ 140mm |
Derailleur |
Shimano XT |
Shifters |
Shimano SLX |
Cranks and Chainring |
Race Face Ride Cinch 34T |
Cassette |
SunRace CSMZ603 WA1 11-51T |
Chain |
KMC X12-1 |
Brakes |
Shimano MT6120 4 Piston |
Brake Discs |
F: Shimano SM-RT30L 203mm | R: Shimano SM-RT30L 203mm |
Headset |
FSA Orbit NO.57E ZS44|56 |
Handlebars |
Rocky Mountain AM 780mm |
Stem |
Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All sizes = 40mm |
Flu |
Rocky Mountain Lock On Light |
Front Hub |
Shimano TC500 | 15x110m |
Rear Hub |
Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm |
Rims |
WTB ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Tubeless | 32H |
Spokes |
2.0 Stainless |
Front Tire |
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready |
Rear Tire |
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready |
Seatpost |
X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm | L = 170 mm |
Saddle |
WTB Volt 142 |
Recommended Sizes
- S: 157.5 - 170 cm
- M: 167.5 - 177.5 cm
- L: 175 - 188 cm
- XL: 185.5 - 198 cm