Rocky Mountain declares the new Instinct Powerplay to be the bike of choice if you want to expand your horizons. Because according to the Canadians, with this e-mountainbike with 29er wheels and 140 millimetres of travel, the giant tour into the mountains starts right outside the front door. To make this promise a reality, the engineers have expanded the Instinct Powerplay product range to include three models with a carbon front triangle.

The use of three different types of carbon is intended to improve strength, stiffness and impact resistance while reducing the overall weight of the bike. In addition, the battery has been increased to 672 Wh in order to ride longer, faster and further.

Julia Hofmann is very enthusiastic about the new e-mountainbike - and says: "The Instinct Powerplay is a fantastic tool for exploring new trails and new places. What impresses me most about the bike is that, although the drive system provides support when climbing, no compromises have been made when it comes to downhill performance. Descents are really fun with the Instinct Powerplay, and I feel like a heroine when climbing."

The engineers paid particular attention to the electric part of the bike. The control panel for selecting the support levels and displaying the battery status is more compact, more robust and of better quality. The brushless motor offers a powerful 108 Nm of torque and is a unique selling point for Rocky Mountain. The drive unit provides direct, intuitive support that conveys a natural riding feel thanks to the linear torque sensor. The sensor also allows controlled and even support of the motor for more control when biking, which prevents unwanted tire spin on steep climbs, technical passages or hairpin bends.

As expected, the carbon fiber treatment on the Instinct Powerplay Carbon also has a pleasing effect on the scales: Ida's Carbon 90 model in size Medium weighs in at a pleasant 22.62 kg including tubes and without pedals. The Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90 in red, the Carbon 70/Shimano in blue and the Carbon 50/Shimano in red are available in Switzerland from the distributor Chris Sports. All other models can be ordered from Canada.

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