Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 Review

Even nasty steep sections are effortlessly climbed by the motor. The Dyname 4.0 conveys a riding feeling. Fans of XXL tours are greatly restricted by the Instinct Powerplay Alloy 30 with only an average range.

As the hits get faster and harder the average chassis limits the downhill fun. At the brakes, Rocky Mountain middle class four pistons brakes by Shimano are used. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Rocky Mountain uses average parts. The moderate head tube angle provides a good compromise between stability and agility when going downhill. The reach is also right there in the middle ground. Furthermore, the bike lies excellent on the trail thanks to its low bottom bracket and thus low centre of gravity. Due to the short chainstays , when climbing steep sections, it requires active weight shifting to prevent the front wheel from lifting. Hell yeah, the geometry is killer! Here the know-how of the Rocky Mountain developers is videly visible. We love deep bottom brackets, as long as it's going downhill. Uphill you need to be aware that the crank can sometimes hit the ground.