Rocky is offering the frame in sizes SM-XL. 5-degrees steeper, and the reach of a size medium frame has jumped up by 6mm.Īvailable in both Carbon and Alloy frames, Rocky claims the Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 weighs 23.53kg in a size large. In the neutral position, the head angle is 0.4-degrees slacker, the seat tube is.
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The Polygon Mt Bromo and Canyon Spectral:ON are both a hair shorter at 435mm, but use non-traditional chainstays or a mullet wheel to achieve a compact rear end. Rocky has pulled this feat off with no tomfoolery and clearance for a 29×2.6in tyre.įor 2022, the new Altitude has ditched the size-specific wheels and gone full 29-er across the range, and swapped Ride-9 for the simpler four-position Ride-4 flip-chip. This is most noticeable in chainstays, which measure 437mm - with the chainstay flip-chip in the short position. Rocky Mountain uses its own motor for the Altitude Powerplay, which allows for very short chainstays. In our experience aboard the previous version, you had to pedal a little harder than a Bosh or Shimano e-Bike suite, but there was plenty of support on offer.įor 2022, Rocky Mountain has updated the Dyname drive system and the Altitude and Instinct frames built around it. Relying on an electro-mechanical torque sensor to measure chain tension, the motor was quick to react when you got on the pedals and has impressive figures when it comes to peak torque and assistance. Given the role the motor itself plays in the ride characteristics of an e-MTB, this was a bold move.
Instead of building a bike around an off the shelf e-Bike system, the Canadian brand developed its own. Jump to sectionįour years ago, Rocky Mountain unveiled its first e-Bike, the Altitude Powerplay, and followed up a year later with the Instinct Powerplay and Growler Powerplay.
Go Go On Test | The 2022 Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay introduces a brand new motor & bigger battery Rocky Mountain has emerged from the Canadian wilderness with a new version of its Dyname e-Bike motor, attached to updated versions of the Altitude and Instinct.
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