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  • Page 1 POWERPLAY -ENG-FR-GER- IT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Battery Register Motor Warning Rider screens Shrediquette Reset Getting to know your bike Service Cockpit Setup Cable routing Suspension Setup Brake hose Spring Chart Brakes Shock eyelet bearing Front and rear axle RIDE-4 General maintenance Critical dimensions Replacement Parts and Accessories )DVWHQHU 7RUTXH 6SHFLƮFDWLRQV Transport...
  • Page 3 Inhaltsverzeichnis Einleitung Akku Registrieren Motor Warnungen Fahrerbildschirme Verhaltensregeln Zurücksetzen Lerne Dein Bike Kennen Service Grundeinstellung Kabelführung Federtabelle Bremsleitung OcchielloAmmortizzatore Bremsen RIDE-4 Vorder- und Hinterachse Wichtige Abmessungen Allgemeine Wartung Bilder Transport Jumbotron Garantieinformationen Anzeige Konformitätserklärung Einstellung der Unterstützung Patente Indice Introduzione Batteria Registrazione Motore...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    WR UHDG LW FDUHIXOO\ DQG XQGHUVWDQG LW WKRURXJKO\ EHIRUH \RXU ƮUVW ULGH RQ \RXU QHZ Powerplay bicycle. This material applies only to the Powerplay Drive and should be used in conjunction with your Rocky Mountain Owner’s Manual. 3OHDVH UHDG WKH 2ZQHUoV 0DQXDO EHIRUH \RXU ƮUVW ULGH RQ \RXU 3RZHUSOD\ bicycle.

  • Page 5: Warning

    Keep your ngers away 'R QRW SODFH \RXU ƮQJHUV RU WRROV QHDU WKH 'ULYH XQLW 0DLQWHQDQFH DQG UHSDLU RI WKH drive unit should only be performed by an Authorized Rocky Mountain Service Centre. Do not modify Do not modify the Powerplay Drive unit or any components directly connected to the drive unit.
  • Page 6 Carrying a child, pet, or cargo load on your Rocky Mountain Powerplay bicycle is at your own risk. If you choose to install an accessory on your Powerplay model such as a child carrier or a trailer, make sure it is compatible and refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and your authorized Rocky Mountain dealer.
  • Page 7 If your bicycle exhibits any signs of damage, do not use it and immediately bring it to your Rocky Mountain Bicycles Retailer for inspection.

  • Page 8: Shrediquette

    Before riding your Rocky Mountain Powerplay model, please inform yourself of all applicable legal requirements and regulations in your country, state, and/or province. There may be restrictions on riding your Powerplay bicycle on public roads, cycling paths, and/or trails. There may also be applicable helmet and light requirements, age restrictions or license or insurance requirements.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Bike

    - The Jumbotron is our display screen, system to reduce the mechanical noise, seamlessly integrated into the top tube as well as the drag when pedalling. of our new Powerplay bikes. Positioned • A responsive, natural power delivery to show all key data and information in - Our system’s torque sensor reads the...
  • Page 10 - We’ve replaced the iWoc that was mid-high main pivot also creates a more featured on our previous generation of rearward wheel trajectory which all but Powerplay’s with a new, smaller remote. eliminates small to medium trail chatter. Designed by us, our new remote has •...
  • Page 11 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Getting to know your bike 7HFKQLFDO GHWDLOV • Updated Pivot Design • Added protection, guards, and chainguide - Our chainstay and seatstay pivots feature - The frames feature downtube protection, GXDO EHDULQJV IRU ,QFUHDVHG VWLƬQHVV DQG noise cancelling chainstay protection, and durability.

  • Page 12: Cockpit Setup

    Therefore, it is essential for your safety that the assembly of the complete Powerplay model and setup, including brake setup, be performed by an authorized Rocky Mountain Bicycles dealer. Before your ride, make sure your bicycle and components are assembled and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and are...

  • Page 13: Suspension Setup

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Suspension Setup 7KHUH DUH VHYHUDO YDULDEOHV WKDW FDQ EH PRGLƮHG WR ƮQHWXQH WKH VHWXS RI \RXU suspension. These are some basic guidelines to get you in the ballpark, and you can H[SHULPHQW WR VHH ZKDW VXLWV \RX EHVW IURP WKHUH 7KH ƮUVW VWHS LV WR VHW \RXU VDJ 6DJ refers to how much the suspension moves under just the weight of the rider (including all riding accessories).

  • Page 14: Spring Chart

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Altitude Powerplay Spring Chart 5HERXQG Rebound damping adjustment controls how quickly your suspension returns to full extension after it hits a bump. Too much rebound damping, which means clicking the rebound knob towards the slow setting, the fork or shock will move too slowly. This will cause the suspension to sink deeper and deeper into its travel under repeated hits, which will feel harsh.
  • Page 15 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Altitude Powerplay Spring Chart  $/7,78'( 32:(53/$< [ )2; )/2$7 ; $,5 6+2&. &RXQW FOLFNV IURP &ORVHG  &OLFNV &ORVHG 5,'(5 :(,*+7 5(&200(1'(' 5(&200(1'(' )2; )/2$7 ; 36, 6+2&. 6$* /%6 Ǭ .* /65 6(77,1* /6& 6(77,1* ,) $9$,/$%/(...
  • Page 16 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Instinct Powerplay Spring Chart  ,167,1&7 32:(53/$< ; )2; )/2$7 ; $,5 6+2&. &RXQW FOLFNV IURP &ORVHG  &OLFNV &ORVHG 5,'(5 :(,*+7 5(&200(1'(' 5(&200(1'(' )2; )/2$7 ; 36, 6+2&. 6$* /%6 Ǭ .* /65 6(77,1* /6& 6(77,1* ,) $9$,/$%/(...

  • Page 17: Shock Eyelet Bearing

    VPDOOEXPS FRPSOLDQFH 7KHVH EHDULQJV DUH FDUULHG E\ FXSV WKDW KDYH D YHU\ ƮUP SUHVV ƮW LQWR WKH VKRFN VKDIW If you have your shock serviced, we highly If you do not have the Rocky Mountain recommend removing these components, as Bearing Eyelet Tool Kit, use a blind bearing...
  • Page 18 Powerplay Owner’s Manual RIDE4 7KH 5,'(v DGMXVWPHQW V\VWHP DOORZV ULGHUV WR TXLFNO\ ƮQHWXQH WKHLU JHRPHWU\ ZLWK D VLQJOH PP $OOHQ NH\ )RXU FRQƮJXUDWLRQV DUH SRVVLEOH WKDQNV WR D SDLU RI URWDWLQJ chips. Geometry setup is a complex art form with huge variables in rider style, preference, terrain and ability.

  • Page 19: Critical Dimensions

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  • Page 21: Images

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  • Page 23 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Rider Controls 70, (Thumb – Machine Interface, aka the remote) &/,&. 5LGHU VFUHHQ VFUROO 0HQX 1DYLJDWLRQ 2N  (QWHU  6HOHFW +2/' $FFHVV PDLQ PHQX (VFDSH WR ULGHU VFUHHQ &/,&. $VVLVW 83 +2/' 5HVHW WULS 2GR YLHZ RQO\ &/,&.

  • Page 24: Jumbotron

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Jumbotron The Jumbotron display is the communication centre of your Powerplay™ bike. It serves to operate the system, display information and diagnose and repair issues. Firmware updates will be carried out through the USB module and computer as required.

  • Page 25: Riding The Bike

    To power up the Powerplay Drive, use the button on the Jumbotron to turn the bike on, by holding it for 2 seconds. Note: The Powerplay Drive will always power up in the second lowest assistance mode. The rider can then increase the assistance using the remote, or the Jumbotron.
  • Page 26 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Assistance adjustment Assist levels can be adjusted at the start or at any time during the ride. The Dyname™  V\VWHP FDQ KROG  GLƬHUHQW DVVLVWDQFH PDSV LQ LWV PHPRU\ D GHIDXOW )$&725< map and two customizable tunes. The rider can select between the maps depending on how they want the drive system to react.
  • Page 27 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Motor boost $GMXVW IURP  WR   9HU\ OLWWOH HƬRUW UHTXLUHG IURP WKH ULGHU 0D[LPXP boost, minimum battery range: BRAAAAAP  Balanced performance, good response and battery range  6LJQLƮFDQW SHGDOOLQJ LQSXW UHTXLUHG IURP ULGHU maximized battery range, best workout.

  • Page 28: Battery

    • If your battery or charger shows any signs of damage, do not use it, and immediately bring your bike to your authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for inspection. • The battery and drive unit, along with other proprietary Powerplay components,...
  • Page 29  Note the shape of the charging cable connector, and orient it correctly to the charge port on the bike. Connect the charger to the Powerplay bike.  Plug the charger into an electrical source. The LED on the charger will illuminate red to indicate charging .
  • Page 30 10 charges. Storage • To store your Powerplay bike, keep it in a secure place that is not exposed to H[WUHPH WHPSHUDWXUHV DERYH  &  )  RU EHORZ  &  )  H[FHVVLYH VXQ exposure, humidity or condensation.
  • Page 31 GURSV EHORZ  &  )  ,I WKH EDWWHU\ UHDFKHV  &  )  LW ZLOO VKXW LWVHOI GRZQ IRU SURWHFWLRQ XQWLO LW ZDUPV XS WR DW OHDVW  &  ) • When the remaining battery capacity is low, the Powerplay drive will progressively reduce power output to maximize its range.
  • Page 32 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Removal Powerplay ELF\FOHV DUH HTXLSSHG ZLWK D UHPRYDEOH EDWWHU\ ,W LV Ʈ[HG ZLWK D  PP KH[ retaining bolt, for a solid, rattle-proof attachment.  PP +H[ EDWWHU\ UHWDLQLQJ EROW  PP +H[ EDVK FRYHU Ʈ[LQJ VFUHZ...
  • Page 33 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • Unplug the power connector from the battery. • 5HPRYH EDWWHU\ Ʈ[LQJ VFUHZ :DUQLQJ  'R QRW GURS WKH EDWWHU\ • Pull the battery from the downtube. Installation Reverse the steps above, taking care to avoid pinching the power cable by moving it clearly out of the path of the sliding battery.

  • Page 34: Motor

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Motor Drive removal To remove the motor from the frame, follow these steps. • 7XUQ RƬ ELNH • Unscrew the three mounting screws and remove drive side motor cover PP +H[ PRXQWLQJ VFUHZV • Unscrew the three mounting screws and remove non-drive side motor cover.
  • Page 35 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • Remove battery as outlined previously (page 30). • On the drive side, locate the cable tray. Remove zip ties, and disconnect the speed sensor (YELLOW connector). • Remove chain from chainring, drive pinion and torque sensor.
  • Page 36 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • Remove the two mounting screws securing the motor on the non-drive side  PP +H[ PRXQWLQJ VFUHZV • Remove the two mounting screws securing the motor on the non-drive side. Note the charge port remains on the mounting bracket with the motor. Do not remove this 5 mm hex screw '2 127 728&+...
  • Page 37 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • Disconnect the remote (RED connector) . • Remove the entire motor from the non-drive side, rotating slightly to avoid the drive pinion colliding with the frame. To reinstall the motor, simply reverse all the steps above and refer to the torque VSHFLƮFDWLRQV EHORZ...

  • Page 38: Rider Screens

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Rider screens Depending on the selection, the screen will display one type of information, while still showing critical data. Speed View $VVLVW OHYHO &XUUHQW VSHHG %DWWHU\ OHYHO Battery View $VVLVW OHYHO %DWWHU\ SHUFHQWDJH %DWWHU\ OHYHO...
  • Page 39 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Assist View $VVLVW OHYHO  3RZHU VHWWLQJ %DWWHU\ OHYHO Cadence View Note that $VVLVW OHYHO cadence is interpreted through motor RPM, and is an &DGHQFH WDUJHW estimate. That DQLPDWLRQ also means that when the motor is &DGHQFH...

  • Page 40: Reset

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Reset The rider can always reset the trip information (average speed, average cadence, distance), as well as restore the Dyname system to original factory settings. Trip reset In the odometer view, hold the UP button on the TMI From any rider screen, enter the main menu by HOLDING Go to Settings –...
  • Page 41 Walk Mode The Powerplay has a Walk Mode you can use should the need arise. The Powerplay Drive is able to assist the bike at a walking speed. On the remote, push and hold button (A). The bike will slowly power up the climb as you push it.

  • Page 42: Service

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Service Diagnostics and repair The Jumbotron can display error messages, as well as prompt the rider with instruction for repairing the system in some cases. Example Calibrating A calibration procedure may occasionally be required to maintain the performance of the drive system.
  • Page 43 Tampering can void the warranty and render your Rocky Mountain bicycle not in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations where the bicycle is being ridden.

  • Page 44: Cable Routing

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Cable routing Shift cable To replace worn shift cable housing, follow these steps: • Unscrew the three mounting screws and remove drive-side motor cover.  PP +H[ PRXQWLQJ VFUHZV • Remove battery as outlined previously (page 30).
  • Page 45 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • &XW DQG UHPRYH WKH ]LS WLHV Ʈ[LQJ FDEOHV DQG ZLUHV WR WKH FDEOH WUD\ RQ WKH GULYH VLGH of the motor. NOTE POSITION OF HOUSING ON TRAY. &DEOH WUD\ • Loosen the 3 mm hex screw between the water bottle bolts, which in turn loosens WKH FDEOH FROOHFWRU IRXQG ,16,'( WKH GRZQWXEH <RX FDQ VOLGH WKH FDEOHV RƬ...
  • Page 46 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • Remove cable port (carbon) or rubber grommet (alloy) on the right side of the downtube. • Remove old housing and cable. • Working from BACK to FRONT, insert shift housing at the rear of the chainstay assembly.

  • Page 47: Brake Hose

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Brake Hose To replace a rear brake hose, follow these steps: • Unscrew the three mounting screws and remove drive side motor cover. PP +H[ PRXQWLQJ VFUHZV • Remove battery as outlined previously (page 15).
  • Page 48 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • &XW DQG UHPRYH WKH ]LS WLHV Ʈ[LQJ FDEOHV DQG ZLUHV WR WKH FDEOH WUD\ RQ WKH GULYH VLGH of the motor. NOTE POSITION OF HOSE ON TRAY. &DEOH WUD\ • Loosen the 3 mm hex screw between the water bottle bolts, which in turn loosens WKH FDEOH FROOHFWRU IRXQG ,16,'( WKH GRZQWXEH <RX FDQ VOLGH WKH FDEOHV RƬ...
  • Page 49 Powerplay Owner’s Manual • Remove cable port (carbon) or rubber grommet (alloy) on the left side of the downtube. • Remove old hose. Measure new hose to match length. • Working back to front, install the hose on the caliper, and run along the chainstay to the lower hole at the back of the seat tube.

  • Page 50: Brakes

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Brakes It’s very important to your safety that you learn and remember which brake lever controls which brake on your bike. Traditionally, the right brake lever controls the rear brake and the left brake lever controls the front brake; but, to make sure your bike’s brakes are set up this way, squeeze one brake lever and look to see which brake, front or rear, engages.

  • Page 51: Front And Rear Axle

    Your Rocky Mountain Powerplay bicycle comes equipped with tooled axles on the front and rear wheels. The rear axle is a Rocky Mountain made axle. To correctly install the rear axle slide the rear axle hrough the drop out and hub until it contacts the threads of the opposite VLGH GURS RXW 7LJKWHQ WKH UHDU D[OH ZLWK D PP DOOHQ ZUHQFK WR WKH VSHFLƮHG WRUTXH RI...
  • Page 52 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Sram Stealth Axle Quick Start Guide 1. Slide the Maxle through the drop out and hub until it contacts the threads of the opposite side drop out. 2.Use a 6 mm hex wrench to torque the Maxle Stealth axle clockwise to the torque...

  • Page 53: General Maintenance

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual General maintenance Please note that electric assist bikes put more stress and strain on components than traditional mountain bikes. They should therefore be inspected and maintained more frequently to maximize safety, performance and longevity. Seasonal charging If you store your bicycle for long periods of time, be sure to charge the battery at least once every three months.
  • Page 54 Powerplay Owner’s Manual Maintenance &KHFNOLVW 3HULRGLF PDLQWHQDQFH DQG 1RWHV DGMXVWPHQW FKHFNOLVW 500KM 1000KM 1500KM 2000KM 2500KM Check condition (stretch, Bicycle chain - inspect for cracks) and lubricate with the Before each ride ZHDU FOHDQ DQG OXEH chain supplier’s recommended lubricant.

  • Page 55: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Replacement Parts and Accessories Rocky Mountain replacement parts and accessories should be obtained through your local authorized Rocky Mountain Dealer. We highly recommend that you carry a spare inner tube and the required tools to undertake a tube replacement when you ride your bike.

  • Page 56: Warranty Information

    All warranty and after sale service must be handled by the authorized dealer who sold the complete bicycle or frame. We cover your Rocky Mountain frame against defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase of your new Rocky Mountain bicycle according to the frame material and the type of use.
  • Page 57 E. Labour for part replacement or changeover is not included. F. Rocky Mountain retains the right to repair or replace at its discretion any part that is deemed a valid warranty claim. Please note that Rocky Mountain cannot guarantee a colour match to the original component.

  • Page 58: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity The following Powerplay HTXLSSHG ELF\FOH SODWIRUPV IXOƮOO WKH requirements of the standards listed below. Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Rocky Mountain FusionPowerplay For a complete list of models go to www.bikes.com. • EN 15194:2017: Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles •...

  • Page 59: Patterns

    Powerplay Owner’s Manual Patents Powerplay bikes may be covered by oneor more of these patents: • Dyname System USA: US9643683B2 EUROPE: EP2957496B1 CANADA: CA2894856C • Toque Sensor USA: US10583893B2 EUROPE: Pending CANADA: Pending...

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