Designing the drive system and frame together, Rocky has made the two components complementary, making the frame stronger instead of requiring compromises to fit in a third party drive system. Words: Sean White Images: Ieuan Williams If you’re unfamiliar with the potential of an e-mtb, then take a look at Dirt’s comprehensive study of this increasingly popular category of mountainbike HERE. The Powerplay system uses a 48v motor that takes just two hours to reach 80% capacity of a 632Wh lithium ion battery. With the recent launch of the 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude trail bike we take a look at the altitude Powerplay the e-MTB version designed around the same geometry and travel.
The drive system was designed from the ground up, with an in-line torque sensor providing smooth, instant power response, quiet operation, and quick charge times. Especially seeing as it looks so darned fine and appears to be taking some design cues from the recent Slayer. The e-MTB version Altitude features Rocky Mountain’s new Powerplay drive system, developed specifically for mountain biking. The Altitude has remained unchanged for the past four years so a change is overdue and unsurprising but most welcome al the same. For 2018 Rocky Mountain designed an all-new frame to increase stiffness, improve pedaling efficiency and small-bump sensitivity, and include a host of next-generation features. The Altitude Powerplay shares the same geometry and suspension performance as its EWS winning namesake, with Rocky making the case that the added power from the motor will allow you to push your riding further than ever before. Pros Light, efficient, great looking bike. Similar in climbing to the Santa Cruz Bronson, but a better descender. It’s slacker to keep things stable, but uses a longer fork offset to keep steering dynamics precise.
#2018 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ALTITUDE GEOMETRY UPDATE#
Reviewing Rocky Mountain Altitude 750: One of the best all-around 27.5' trail bikes Ive ridden. GEOMETRY INFORMATION SUSPENSION INFORMATION The Altitude received a substantial geometry update for 2018, while retaining the confidence and handling that people loved about the previous generation. See how the Rocky Mountain Altitude rates. Like the unassisted Altitude, there’s 150 mm rear and 160 mm front travel and clearance for 27.5” Wide Trail wheels or 26-plus. Rocky Mountain Altitude 27.5/650b bikes reviews and prices. Instead of adding a motor to an existing bike, Rocky has designed the Powerplay drive system in parallel with the Altitude Powerplay frame to produce an e-MTB that rides like a proper mountain bike.
With an adjustable head angle which ranges from a slack, to still. Designed to to look and ride like its unassisted namesake, the Altitude Powerplay is meant for aggressive trail riding. First Ride: 2018 Rocky Mountain Altitude. After launching the e-MTB in Europe back in July, the Vancouver company is now offering the Made in Canada bike for sale in Canada. Rocky Mountain Bicycles are bringing the Altitude Powerplay home.
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