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Rocky Mountain is a brand that needs no introduction, but they're getting one anyway. Founded across the bridge, in Vancouver, BC, and based for the last 15-ish years a stone's throw away from the Steed store on the North Shore, Rocky Mountain is one of the original mountain bike brands. Ubiquitous on the mountain bike scene, Rocky Mountain has produced some of the world's best bikes, piloted by some of the world's best racers and freeriders. Now available at Steed Cycles - and we couldn't be more excited.
Rocky Mountain and Steed Cycles feels like a match made in heaven - we share a lot more than just a location. The folks at Rocky have been friends of ours for a long time - we've ridden, raced, and partied with their engineers, designers, marketers, PR agents and more over the years. Rocky Mountain bikes are designed, tested and ridden here on the Shore, that's how we know they're more than up to the task of riding BC singletrack. They're more than up to the task though - Rocky's staff and sponsored riders are no slouches. With riders like Remi Gauvin, Thomas Vanderham, and Wade Simmons putting their bikes to the test, it's no accident that their bikes are serious trail weapons.
So without further ado: welcome to the Steed Cycles family, Rocky Mountain. We're stoked to have you!
For those that are unfamiliar with Rocky Mountain, we put together a quick guide to some of their most popular bikes, so you can get to know the brand, and figure out which might be the bike for you.
Enduro
Altitude
Rocky Mountain's latest Altitude uses their LC2R linkage - short for "Low Centre Counter Rotating", it serves up 160mm of plush and smooth travel with excellent progression and gobs of traction for charging the gnarliest lines and climbing back up again. The Altitude is their no holds barred 29er enduro race machine that can put in some big pedal days as well as holding its own in the bike park. It's about as versatile as a big rig comes.
Key Specs:
- 170/160mm travel
- Carbon or aluminum frame|
- Size SM 27.5" wheels, sizes MD-XL 29" wheels
- Coil or air options
- PenaltyBox 2.0 downtube storage on carbon models
- Ride4 geo adjustment and -5/0/+5mm reach adjust cups
- 62.9º-63.7º head angle, 77-77.7º seat angle
- 475-483mm reach in size L
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Altitude Powerplay
Altitude Powerplay is the electrified Altitude. Running Rocky's signature Smoothlink suspension design, it serves up the same 160/170mm of buttery smooth travel in a 29" wheeled package. A full power Dyname 4.0 motor designed in house puts out a hefty 108Nm torque and 700W peak power, with up to 720Wh battery capacity. The Altitude Powerplay is the bike of choice for shuttling steep and gnarly laps time after time.
Key Specs:
- 170/160mm travel
- 108Nm Torque, 700W peak power, up to 720Wh battery
- Carbon or aluminum frames
- Sizes SM - XL
- 29" wheels, MX compatible
- Size-specific suspension tunes
- Ride4 geo adjustment and adjustable rear center
- 63.5º-64.3º head angle, 75.5-76.3º seat angle
- 475-483mm reach in size L
Trail
Instinct
The most versatile bike they make, the Instinct is Rocky Mountain's go everywhere trail bike. With 140/150mm travel, the Instinct uses the Smoothlink design for a smooth, predictable and capable ride, no matter what the trails throw at you. Lightweight and efficient under pedalling, the Instinct climbs well, but make no mistake, it was designed to rip on the way down. Ample travel a burly parts spec, and aggressive geometry make the Instinct a force to reckon with both uphill and down.
Key Specs:
- 140/150mm travel
- Carbon or aluminum frame|
- Size XS/SM 27.5" wheels, sizes MD-XL 29" wheels
- PenaltyBox 2.0 downtube storage on carbon models
- Ride4 geo adjustment and -5/0/+5mm reach adjust cups, adjustable rear center
- 63.5º-64.3º head angle, 76.5-77.3º seat angle
- 474-483mm reach in size L
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XC
Element
The Element is Rocky Mountain's lightweight cross country bike, with a twist. Designed and tested on the North Shore, the 120/130mm travel Element fits more into the downcountry category. Its 65 degree head tube angle and ample travel gives it capability well beyond most other 26lb XC bikes. Made for burly BC singletrack, epic days out and going fast in places where no other bike can, the Element is the perfect companion for those that love pedalling while also shredding gnarly terrain.
Key Specs:
- 120/130mm travel
- Carbon or aluminum frame|
- Size XS 27.5" wheels, sizes SM-XL 29" wheels
- Space for 2 bottles in front triangle
- Ride4 geo adjustment
- 65-65.8º head angle, 76-76.8º seat angle
- 475-483mm reach in size L
- 26.3lb weight for C90 build
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Freeride
Slayer
The Slayer is Rocky Mountain's burliest bike for shredding the rowdiest freeride lines, hitting the biggest gaps and drops, and lapping the bike park all day long. Big travel and dual-crown compatibility put it up there with the best heavy hitters there are. While not a full downhill rig, there's not much you can't do aboard the Slayer. Three words sum the Slayer up like nothing else - Red Bull Rampage. You'll see Vaea Verbeeck and Alex Volokhov piloting the Slayer there in 2024.
Key Specs:
- 180-200/180mm travel
- Carbon or aluminum frames
- Size SM/MD MX wheels, sizes LG-XL 29" wheels
- PenaltyBox 2.0 downtube storage on carbon models
- Size-specific shock tunes
- Ride4 geo adjustment
- 62.5-63.3º head angle, 77-77.8º seat angle
- 474-484mm reach in size L
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Kids
Reaper Powerplay
Rocky Mountain put the same passion into designing and building incredible kids' mountain bikes as they do full sized adult bikes, and that includes the Reaper Powerplay. Put your kid in charge and let them build confidence and strength early - the Reaper Powerplay is the 130mm trail e-mtb for younger shredders with legit geometry, and components that won't let them down. A mini mid-power Dyname S4 Mini motor provides all the assist they need to get them to the top of the hill and shred all the way back down.
Key Specs:
- 130mm travel
- aluminum frame
- 24" and 26" wheel size options - one frame size
- PenaltyBox 2.0 downtube storage on carbon models
- Size-specific shock tunes
- 40Nm torque, 300W peak power, 240Wh battery
- 41.2/41.8lbs
- Ride2 geo adjustment, adjustable headset cups, two-position axle
- 64º head angle, 76.5º seat angle
- 355-363mm reach
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Gravel
Solo
The Solo is Rocky Mountain's gravel shredder. Designed for multi-day escapades or local off-road adventures, the Solo is the perfect tool for covering any kind of terrain quickly. Carbon and aluminum frame options, more mounts than you can shake a stick at and modern geo and frame specs make the Solo a versatile, high-performance rig. 700c wheels, UDH hanger, clearance for 45c tires and 1x or 2x compatibility means you can truly do anything and go anywhere with the Solo.
Key Specs:
- 700c wheels
- Clearance for 29x2.2", 700x40c with fenders, or 50c without
- 650b compatible
- SRAM UDH compatible
- Electronic and mechanical compatible
- Carbon and aluminum frame options
- Sizes SM-XL
- 18.26lbs for C90 build
- 71º head angle, 74º seat angle - size MD
- 391.9mm reach, 586.2mm stack - size MD
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Pump Track
Flow
The Flow is Rocky Mountain's dedicated pump track bike designed for adults and kids alike. Versatile and fun, it's built tough, but with snappy handling, making it the perfect bike for honing skills and fooling around on, for everyone from total beginner to pro athletes. The Flow is the perfect addition to the stable for those looking for a little extra fun in their lives.
Key Specs:
- 26", 24", 20" wheels
- Sizes MD and LG
- Intended use: pump track
- 100mm fork travel
- 10x135mm rear spacing
- Sliding dropouts with built-in tensioner
- tapered head tube
- Aluminum frame
- 68.5º head angle, 380mm rear centre
- 415mm-455mm reach, 565.5mm stack
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