Always great reviews. I caught the Rocky sale, and my A30 is waiting for spring. Already ordered a Fox 36 Performance with e-mtb tune, so it’s on its way to being an excellent summer. Thanks for the great reviews.
@sergiolandz6056 Жыл бұрын
same here i am waiting for the rep to get back to me, should be either today or next week, cant wait to purchase mine. As a trail builder, it will make my life way easier to access / test the features.
@steveh7108 Жыл бұрын
Probably the best detailed review I have found on this bike so far. Thank you.
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks! Glad you liked it.
@trevorschober87693 ай бұрын
Great videos, you should keep making them.
@johnyates6753 Жыл бұрын
Really interesting review thanks. Currently on a Ripmo V1 but heading down the e-bike route. I was looking at the altitude but this got me thinking. Would you say there is a huge difference between the two? Love the Ripmo but use my bike for everything from trail riding to park days so looking for an all rounder. Worried I would be going backwards with less travel on the instinct. Very much have my eye on the Heckler too!
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
There’s a huge difference between the Instinct PP and Altitude PP. For better or worse, the Altitude rides way bigger. The Instinct is a much more well rounded option. Even though it has a few MM less travel than your Ripmo it’s got slacker/rowdier geometry. I also think that ebikes ride 10-20mm bigger than their pedal bike counterparts. The suspension just works better on the heavier bikes.
@jimross8983 ай бұрын
Rocky is blowing these bikes out with steep discounts right now. $2900 off in Canada which makes it $5400CAD or $4000USD. I'm buying one. Been watching bikes for a bit and this bike for the current price is a no brainer.
@trevorschober87693 ай бұрын
I’m doing exactly the same!
@randallthirteen8991 Жыл бұрын
Thx, RM on order!
@occasionalshredder2 ай бұрын
The head angle actually goes down to 63.5 in the position 1 setting
@henryward6778Ай бұрын
@Bikers Edge: Fantastic review. Instinct Powerplay A50 ordered! Where was this filmed? Awesome trails!
@BikersEdgeKaysvilleАй бұрын
Thanks! American Fork.
@garyrolley35596 ай бұрын
Would you go for the altitude over the instinct because of the travel or is that just "overbiking", and not really necessary for most trials?
@soco4949 Жыл бұрын
How reliable are e-bike motors in general? I would assume you can find parts and service for commonly specced motors like Shimano and Bosch fairly easily - not so much with RM's exclusive motor design and it's smaller dealer network(?).
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
I personally haven't had too many issues with motors/batteries. The biggest issues I've had have been cables, connections and sensors coming loose. Those are all pretty easy to address yourself. I did have a Rocky Mountain ship with the EU version of the motor. It took about 3 days and they it swapped out for the correct US motor. Great support from them.
@richardulrich9001 Жыл бұрын
Is there a ton of difference in the feel of the ride of the Instinct vs the Altitude? Should one just go up to the longer travel option? Or is the instinct better for trails?
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
There is a pretty big difference. Have you seen our altitude review? Worth watching if you haven’t.
@Nomikeal Жыл бұрын
Trying to decide between this and the altitude, where I live it's steep, rocky, and loose desert terrain. Would the traction of the altitude or the maneuverability of the instinct be better for those conditions?
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
If it’s steep, fast and rough the altitude is going to be awesome. If it’s tighter and twistier the Instinct would be better.
@WeimaranersAreTheBest8 ай бұрын
is $4200 a good price?
@degrootklyde6895 Жыл бұрын
Wow .. those trails need some grooming .
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
Nah. They’re better off rough, overgrown and loose. That’s what makes it unique.
@88981110 ай бұрын
Can you remove and charge battery separately?
@chris45364 ай бұрын
Yes. Two 4mm bolts and a little bit of wiggling.
@8898114 ай бұрын
@@chris4536 I know I already have it
@Accu53Mation Жыл бұрын
Tired of e-bikes. Snowflakes get no real exercise from'em. And there's always weight limits for the frame & motor. That Li-Ion battery is not exactly enviro-friendly. Especially when it catches fire or the large landfill pits in Senegal and Brazil. Pollutes ground water. Time for the Copper-zinc, to replace 'em. Not pleased with the Dyname motor, when compared to Yamaha PW-X3 or the S2 version. Mine gives me too much power rocketing downhill. Slam the brakes, let go, and the motor max torque, kicks-in. Going up a short steep climb, drains the battery by thirty percent. The walk-assist mode has also gone haywire, ever since the bike was in a drenching rain. For the price, companies need to make an e-bike completely...weatherproof. Kudos. You've made a fine commercial for Rocky Mountain. They're sure to keep giving you bikes to test.
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
Man. I wish they’d give me bikes to test. Maybe you could call them for me?
@malanalan1 Жыл бұрын
a good climber? what are you taking about? 430mm chain-stay and good climber? Lol. Powerful motor at 85 rpm only. Do you climb at 85 rpm? It is actually a lousy climber compared to other brands and motors!
@BikersEdgeKaysville Жыл бұрын
What’s wrong with a 430 chainstay? And yeah my natural cadence is in the 75-85 range. It has way more torque than any other eMTB on the market. Plus the geo is well balanced and puts you in a good position for climbing.