Rocky Mountain Advice, Size and Spec

[MattsB]

Hi,

Looking at Rocky Mountains Altitude Powerplays and a bit undecided.

For the price would it be a much better option to go with the A70 over a C50? Same price but seems a lot better specced.

Can’t really get to ride either for a trial so not sure what size, I am 176cm tall. Shorter legs longer torso, would I be better suited to medium or large?

Thanks for the help.

 

[Flatslide]

I bought the 2019 C50 based on spec. I preferred the Shimano spec and Rockshox over Fox. The 500Wh battery has plenty for me, and is upgradeable in the future if I ever wanted. At 187cm - 6'2", I went for an XL. The Yari fork is great, not quite as sharp as the race tuned Lyrik on my Trek, but still bloody good. The Deluxe shock must be good cos after setting it up, I never think about it-same as my Trek. The MT520 brakes work great. I've Saints on my Trek, and hydraulically they're the same as I understand it.
I would advise go Large, but if you are a bit short in the arms, possibly a Medium is necessary. Maybe get your tape measure out and work out what a comfortable reach is for you, then see how that compares to Rocky's geometry chart for the two sizes.
Good luck, I love my Altitude, it's a proper trailbike.

 

[FreeZ]

I´m 175cm and ride Large Instinct Powerplay. Lenghtwise perfect and riding 150mm dropper slammed down. So if you clear seat tube height with wanted dropper height - go Large.

 

[mtbross]

I have the 2018 Altitude C50. I'm 5'7" and got a medium. Love the bike. Same price for the 70 and 50?? Easy decision...spec up.

 

[AZRickD]

At 175 cm (5’9”), I’m always a tweener.

I test rode a medium and large 2020 Instinct last week.

The Medium was doable, bit a little cramped. I would go with a Large for me.