Rocky Mountain Bikes

About Rocky Mountain

For over 40 years, Rocky Mountain has been designing top-quality mountain bikes. Founded in 1981 in Vancouver, Canada, the company is known for creating bikes built to handle rough trails and challenging terrain. They began by modifying road bikes back in the era when trail-specific bikes didn't really exist. Once a small startup, Rocky Mountain is now trusted by riders around the world.

Rocky Mountain bikes are known for their adjustable geometry that allows riders to fine-tune their bike to their own needs. Every model is tested on the trail to ensure strength, reliability, and a smooth ride — and the fun factor.

Warranty & Support

Rocky Mountain offers a 5-year warranty on most of their frames and bikes. It covers Rocky Mountain branded frames, parts, hardware, carbon rims, electronics, and drive wear items like bearings. It doesn’t cover parts and components from other manufacturers like SRAM or Shimano, which are covered under their respective manufacturers warranties.

Rocky Mountain Models

With bikes designed for every type of rider, from the race-ready Element to the all-around Instinct and the aggressive Altitude, you'll soon be ready to hit the trails. Here's an overview of some of their top models.

Trail Bikes

Instinct

The Instinct is Rocky Mountain’s versatile trail bike, designed for riders who want one bike that can do it all. With 150mm front and 140mm rear travel, the Instinct is built to handle both hard climbs and hard descents. With the Ride-4 system, riders can to fine-tune their Instinct's geometry. Available in both alloy and carbon frame options, the Instinct is a go-to choice for all-mountain and trail riders.

Instinct Powerplay

A fully electric version of the Instinct, the Powerplay model comes with Rocky Mountain’s Dyname 4.0 motor system. It's designed to provide powerful pedal assist while maintaining a natural ride feel. The Instinct Powerplay has up to 108 NM torque and 720 Wh battery capacity. This e-MTB is well-suited for long, technical trail rides where extra power is needed.

Instinct Powerplay SL

The Instinct Powerplay SL is the "Super Light" electric Instinct. The Dyname S4 Lite motor is designed to offer 90% of the range of the Dyname 4.0, even though the battery is much smaller and lighter (480Wh vs 720Wh).

Enduro Bikes

Altitude

The Altitude is Rocky Mountain’s dedicated enduro bike, designed for aggressive descents and technical terrain. With 170mm front and 160mm rear travel, it’s built to handle steep, rocky trails with confidence. The bike’s progressive geometry, adjustable Ride-4 system, and the ability to switch to MX wheels make it adaptable to different riding styles. The Altitude is bike that can hold up to the demands of enduro racers and advanced riders.

Cross-Country

Element

The Element is Rocky Mountain’s lightweight full-suspension cross-country bike, designed for speed and efficiency. It’s ideal for XC racing and long-distance rides where efficiency is key. With 130mm front and 120mm rear suspension travel, this highly capable bike is a competitive option for riders who are pushing the limits of "cross country" bikes.

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