Great review Connor as usual, thank you very much. I had a power play Altitude 70 2020, move to an Heckler MX 2021 and will be back next week to Rocky Mountain power play altitude C90 you just reviewed. You helped me a a lot in that choice and I have to say, even if I love a lot the Heckler the power delivery of the altitude is so natural (and silent) that I prefer this feeling without mentioning the great Rocky geometry. Thank you very much again.
I had a 2023 Rocky Mtn Altitude 4.0 . It required a lot more rider energy than a Brose, Bosch or Yamaha to get the most out of it. The biggest drawback was the battery charging system overcharged the battery and the battery exploded and burned everything in my garage to ashes. Rocky Mountain seemed to want to help, but in the end they just wanted to get the burned bike out of my possession and pretend it never happened. They hired a bunch of lawyers to threaten me from telling this true event. I feel a duty to warn potential buyers of the very real danger of keeping a Rocky Mountain bike indoors. The damage to my home and property is over 350k, and I am lucky to be alive. Don't take the risk with a Rocky Mountain E-MTB. It is not worth it.
3000+Km on my 2020 400km on my new 2022 carbon since Oct 1. Bike is a beast. I run the fox coil set up with a 2023 Zeb. Singletrack tech climbing. Check flat out logging road hustler. Check double black single track fall line rocket. Check love this thing
Great review! Glad you mentioned the Boost settings. They chang the motor feel 100%. Most reviews on this bike the reviewer never charges this. They feel they have to put in a lot of effort to get the motor going. The boost modes change this. I feel Rockey Mountain should have +1 boost in the factory setting. They would have more riders happy with the bikes right out of the box.
I have a powerplay A70 2019 and I'm buying another powerplay 2022. The feel of the trail, the motor tuning, this is a very good climber the torque get you up faster. If you want one go for it.
I wonder how the Instinct would compare to the Heckler? That's one thing that isn't emphasized enough with these Rocky's. How you can buy one frame and tune for days. Between the Ride 4 (or Ride 9 on the alalog versions), the adjustable chain stays, and the replaceable front bracket, you can really dial in whatever you want ahead of whatever your riding will be. Way cheaper than multiple bikes. It really makes having the best motor worth it.
wow! your reviews are always good and informative. Your channel deserves more viewers. Question with sizing, for someone like 5'8 or 5'9 is it advisable to go size medium or large? I know its just easier to go to the shop and throw a leg on it but with the current situation it is next to impossible. Thanks!
Hey thanks for the kind words! I make a point to not give out specific size advice over the internet. Would hate to be the reason someone ended up on the wrong size because I couldn’t see them on the bike. We did make a video about bike sizing in general. That might help you decide.
Hi mate, I work for Rocky Mountain here in Australia and at your height I would recommend a Medium. Usually someone who is between 5'10 and 6' feet would ride a large and 6'1 plus would be an XL. I'm generalizing but that's usually the case.
Nice 1, I'm looking online at this bike and the Heckler while I recover from my motorcycle crash. I really like both but the Heckler might be better for me in NZ
Hey thanks. We don’t carry specialized at the shop so I haven’t ridden one. But I’m contractually obligated to say this one wipes the floor with the Levo. Haha.
This bike is way quieter than the new Shimano stuff. It’s been too long since I’ve ridden Bosch to say for sure. As far as vibrations go I’m not sure I know what you mean. Vibrations through the pedals? In that case, no.
@@MrBazsi888 we’ve had some warranty issues with it at the shop. Not quite as reliable as Bosch and Shimano. Better than Fazua. Rocky is good with the warranty stuff though.
@@MrBazsi888 I’ve only ridden the SRAM Powertrain which is also made by Brose. It has slightly less power and makes a bit of noise. A friend of mine has a Levo and he’s been through three motors.
5:45 what you seem to be describing is that the power is released at high cadence , which is not a plus feature in my opinion. My bosch cx motor delivers the power in turbo but you have to be pedaling pretty fast . my NOX with Sachs rs motor ( 112] nm delivers all of its power at low cadence , 40 to 60 Rpm.that's insanely low and a good thing as it doesn't wear you out going up long steep hills .
In short this ROCKY ebike is the most motorcycle like bike you can buy .I am SOLD !!! / i was thing about a KTM 300 -500 cc enduro / all i need now is a killer deal on 1 of these.
Thanks for the video but to me ebike is foremost about climbing. You only get 108nm torque out of that motor when you pedal 85 rpm. I find this as a major downside. Also, that motor bump which you have experienced with Yamha and Shimano is very helpful when downshifting uphill. This and short chainstay makes this bike not a very good hill climber.
I don’t think the short chainstay makes it a poor climber. It still feels very balanced. For me an ebike should do the things a regular bike does. If it sucks downhill, why even pedal it to the top of a hill?
you should read other reviews about this bike and it's climbing ability. NSMB for starters. and Loam Wolf. some say it's the greatest climbing eeb in production.
Great review Connor as usual, thank you very much. I had a power play Altitude 70 2020, move to an Heckler MX 2021 and will be back next week to Rocky Mountain power play altitude C90 you just reviewed. You helped me a a lot in that choice and I have to say, even if I love a lot the Heckler the power delivery of the altitude is so natural (and silent) that I prefer this feeling without mentioning the great Rocky geometry. Thank you very much again.
I had a 2023 Rocky Mtn Altitude 4.0 . It required a lot more rider energy than a Brose, Bosch or Yamaha to get the most out of it. The biggest drawback was the battery charging system overcharged the battery and the battery exploded and burned everything in my garage to ashes. Rocky Mountain seemed to want to help, but in the end they just wanted to get the burned bike out of my possession and pretend it never happened. They hired a bunch of lawyers to threaten me from telling this true event. I feel a duty to warn potential buyers of the very real danger of keeping a Rocky Mountain bike indoors. The damage to my home and property is over 350k, and I am lucky to be alive. Don't take the risk with a Rocky Mountain E-MTB. It is not worth it.
Damn. That’s really bad. Sorry to hear it.
Thanks for sharing this. I cannot imagine enduring that
Great explanation on what this bike is about and especially how that motor works. One of the best.
It's a great bike. Had my A70 for 2 weeks now. Happy to show you around the Sea to Sky corridor of BC if you ever come up here.
Man that would be rad. Squamish is number one on my list right now.
3000+Km on my 2020
400km on my new 2022 carbon since
Oct 1.
Bike is a beast. I run the fox coil set up with a 2023 Zeb.
Singletrack tech climbing. Check
flat out logging road hustler. Check double black single track fall line rocket. Check
love this thing
Good lord, by next year the motors will have 150Nm of torque! Love the videos Connor keep up the good work!
That would be rad!!
Great review! Glad you mentioned the Boost settings. They chang the motor feel 100%. Most reviews on this bike the reviewer never charges this. They feel they have to put in a lot of effort to get the motor going. The boost modes change this. I feel Rockey Mountain should have +1 boost in the factory setting. They would have more riders happy with the bikes right out of the box.
Agreed.
Love your reviews Connor!
Hey thanks! I appreciate that.
I have a powerplay A70 2019 and I'm buying another powerplay 2022.
The feel of the trail, the motor tuning, this is a very good climber the torque get you up faster.
If you want one go for it.
I wonder how the Instinct would compare to the Heckler? That's one thing that isn't emphasized enough with these Rocky's. How you can buy one frame and tune for days. Between the Ride 4 (or Ride 9 on the alalog versions), the adjustable chain stays, and the replaceable front bracket, you can really dial in whatever you want ahead of whatever your riding will be. Way cheaper than multiple bikes. It really makes having the best motor worth it.
Im so exited… max 2 weeks and i will feel the altotude pp… rally Edition incomming 😋
wow! your reviews are always good and informative. Your channel deserves more viewers. Question with sizing, for someone like 5'8 or 5'9 is it advisable to go size medium or large? I know its just easier to go to the shop and throw a leg on it but with the current situation it is next to impossible. Thanks!
Hey thanks for the kind words!
I make a point to not give out specific size advice over the internet. Would hate to be the reason someone ended up on the wrong size because I couldn’t see them on the bike. We did make a video about bike sizing in general. That might help you decide.
Hi mate, I work for Rocky Mountain here in Australia and at your height I would recommend a Medium. Usually someone who is between 5'10 and 6' feet would ride a large and 6'1 plus would be an XL. I'm generalizing but that's usually the case.
@@RonnRider Hello what you recommend for someone with 5'4 ???
Thanks! Can’t wait for the comparison.
Working on it now!
Hi, have you seen the recall for hackler's battery issue?
Very interesting review!
Cool location !
I am waiting for your comparison!
Good luck!
The Heckler issue is fixed. They’re shipping out new battery latches for dealers to replace.
Showdown should happen soon
Nice 1, I'm looking online at this bike and the Heckler while I recover from my motorcycle crash. I really like both but the Heckler might be better for me in NZ
Looking forward to your review
We did one on the heckler a month or so ago. I’ll have the comparison out soon hopefully.
@@bikersedge your vid was the one that had me looking at the Heckler as my top bike
I never did see the showdown!! Is it coming??
Yes. It is on eBikers Edge. Our ebike channel.
Where’s that e bike showdown you been teasing!?
It ended up going on the ebike channel. Look for “ebikers edge”
Fantastic review! How would you compare it with the Specialized Levo?
Hey thanks. We don’t carry specialized at the shop so I haven’t ridden one. But I’m contractually obligated to say this one wipes the floor with the Levo. Haha.
@@bikersedge 💪🏽 thank you. Would love to come by unfortunately not in the US :(
Is the noise that the chain makes comparable to the noise of the bosch shimano engines? Do you feel vibrations when pedaling with rocky?
This bike is way quieter than the new Shimano stuff. It’s been too long since I’ve ridden Bosch to say for sure.
As far as vibrations go I’m not sure I know what you mean. Vibrations through the pedals? In that case, no.
@@bikersedge Yes, that case, many tks a lot, bye
Nice Video ;-) What's the song name ?
Not sure to be honest. It's royalty-free stock music.
What trail is this Connor? Great reviews
Hey thanks! It’s Paradise Rim. There are a bunch of other clips from across the state too.
Amazing.
how reliable is the Dyname 4.0 motor ?
@@MrBazsi888 we’ve had some warranty issues with it at the shop. Not quite as reliable as Bosch and Shimano. Better than Fazua. Rocky is good with the warranty stuff though.
@@bikersedgeand any info about specialized compared to the others?
@@MrBazsi888 I’ve only ridden the SRAM Powertrain which is also made by Brose. It has slightly less power and makes a bit of noise. A friend of mine has a Levo and he’s been through three motors.
@@bikersedge so Bosch is the best still today?
Probably my favorite. Shimano stuff is great and reliable too. Way quieter than the original EP8.
Hi what size did you try? I’m 6 feet 2 and I’m right in the middle between large and x large
I’m 6’2” and have the XL. Fits great.
@@bikersedge amazing that’s what I ordered! Thanks
Good call!
Do you have plans to review the RM Element?
Sure do. Just trying to get my hands on one.
5:45 what you seem to be describing is that the power is released at high cadence , which is not a plus feature in my opinion.
My bosch cx motor delivers the power in turbo but you have to be pedaling pretty fast . my NOX with Sachs rs motor ( 112] nm delivers all of its power at low cadence , 40 to 60 Rpm.that's insanely low and a good thing as it doesn't wear you out going up long steep hills .
In short this ROCKY ebike is the most motorcycle like bike you can buy .I am SOLD !!! / i was thing about a KTM 300 -500 cc enduro / all i need now is a killer deal on 1 of these.
Did you get one?
@@LastAphelion not yet.
Thanks for the video but to me ebike is foremost about climbing. You only get 108nm torque out of that motor when you pedal 85 rpm. I find this as a major downside. Also, that motor bump which you have experienced with Yamha and Shimano is very helpful when downshifting uphill. This and short chainstay makes this bike not a very good hill climber.
I don’t think the short chainstay makes it a poor climber. It still feels very balanced.
For me an ebike should do the things a regular bike does. If it sucks downhill, why even pedal it to the top of a hill?
@@bikersedge for the view
@@bikersedge 100%
you should read other reviews about this bike and it's climbing ability. NSMB for starters. and Loam Wolf. some say it's the greatest climbing eeb in production.
The chainstay can be essentially 350 with sag growth if you want it setup that way, you can choose.
Where are you riding please? Great review 👍
Hey thanks! A couple of trails in the St George area including Paradise Rim, Grafton Mesa and Flying Monkey.
@@bikersedge you ever rode the lake district UK?
@@Scott-wz4sc Unfortunately not. I don't have much time riding in Europe as a whole.