Test / MTB: With the Rocky Mountain Reaper 27.5, we tested the largest of the smallest Rocky Mountain MTBs. With plenty of suspension travel and robust components, it aims to be a suitable base for younger trail enthusiasts before they venture into the world of full-size mountain bikes. The Canadians from Rocky Mountain are undoubtedly among the forefathers of the modern... read more
E-MTB / Test: The Canadian brand's new e-hardtail, the Rocky Mountain Fusion Powerplay, aims to bridge the gap between a fun off-road companion and an everyday hero. It features the latest Dyname 4.0 drivetrain and a large 720 Wh battery. The aluminum frame is modern and boasts some interesting details. E-MTB hardtails are a tricky thing: While they offer the same... read more
At first glance, the Instinct looks uncannily similar to its "big brother," the Altitude. But a quick glance at the spec sheet reveals just how big the difference to the enduro really is. With 150 and 140 mm of travel, respectively, it offers significantly less reserve, although the 29er is also downhill-oriented in terms of geometry. As you'd expect from the Powerplay models of the... read more
E-MTB / Test: With the Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay C90 Rally, the Canadian brand has an iconic full-throttle e-MTB in its lineup, which hardly showed any weaknesses in the test. The handling and drive system are equally impressive, but unfortunately, you'll have to dig deep into your pockets for this top-of-the-line enduro. For more than four decades, Rocky Mountain has been building... read more
The Rocky Mountain Dyname 4.0 in the lab Weight: 3,0 kg Max. torque: 198 Nm Max. power: 573 W 100 W power: 183 W Consumption flat: 6,6 Wh/km Consumption uphill: 28,2 Wh/km The Canadian cult manufacturer Rocky Mountain does many things quite differently than the competition with its in-house Dyname 4.0 drive system. This even applies to the basic functionality: The... read more
