It was only a matter of time, however youthful path riders now have the choice of going electrical because of Rocky Mountain Bikes. RMB says their new Reaper Powerplay is the primary mid-motor, full-suspension eMTB particularly designed for teenagers.
An all-new Dyname S4 Mini motor and drive system is the guts of the Reaper Powerplay. Add to that dropper posts, hydraulic disc brakes, and a few kid-sized parts, and also you’ve obtained a totally legit path eMTB to your upcoming shredder. Moreover, the smaller wheeled 24” mannequin adapts to 26” wheels so it could possibly develop together with your grom.
Rocky Mountain Reaper Powerplay:
The Reaper Powerplay includes a FORM alloy body with 130mms of rear journey pushed by RMB’s mid-high pivot Smoothlink linkage. The body is identical for the 24” and 26” wheeled fashions, however RMB has just a few tips up their sleeve to make it work with both wheel dimension.
The Reapers get RockShox Deluxe Choose rear shocks, and Manitou JUNIT 34 forks. The 26” bike will get the JUNIT Professional mannequin with 140mm journey, and the 24” bike will get the Comp mannequin with 120mm (please be aware the Manitou forks are usually not proven within the pictures).
RMB features a model of their ‘Experience’ chip on the Reaper Powerplay, however on this case, it’s a Experience 2 flip-chip. Flipping the chip optimizes the body for twenty-four” or 26” wheels, so the 24” mannequin can settle for the bigger wheels and suit your rising child for longer.
To adapt the Reaper Powerplay for each wheel sizes, there may be additionally a flip-chip within the chainstay. That does imply the 26” bike have to be run in its Lengthy setting, however the chainstay size may be adjusted on the 24” bike between its Quick and Lengthy positions. The frames are SRAM UDH appropriate in Lengthy mode solely.
The third adaptation to suit each wheel sizes is an adjustable attain headset. The 24” Reaper Powerplay comes with -5mm headset cups put in, and the 26” model comes with +5mm cups. The longer attain is critical to suit a 26” wheel up entrance so the attain adjustment isn’t there as a choice possibility, it simply makes it doable to run each wheel sizes. The +5mm cups shall be out there to order so you’ll be able to develop the 24” Reaper right into a 26”.
Powertrain:
Rocky Mountain went to Dyname to develop an all-new S4 Mini motor, which was made particularly for the Reaper Powerplay. The S4 Mini motor places out 40Nm of torque and 300W peak energy (250W nominal). A torque sensor ensures clean energy supply.
Similar to the grownup Powerplay eMTBs, the Reaper Powerplays provide 4 help ranges – Eco, Path, Path+, and Ludicrous. In addition they embrace the flexibility to fine-tune the drive system with two rider profiles that supply adjustable enhance and help ranges.
One key characteristic for this grom-specific eMTB is the motor’s ‘child mode’. This mode permits mother and father to restrict the ability output and the pedal help’s high pace.
RMB’s Micro Distant handlebar-mounted controller permits for straightforward help degree adjustments, and entry to the varied information screens and configuration menus.
The Jumbotron show display within the Reaper Powerplay’s high tube exhibits your key journey stats, and consists of the bike’s energy button.
Energy is equipped by an inside 240Wh battery. A 2A charger is included with the bike.
Geometry:
A number of the Reaper Powerplay’s key angles are similar to grownup bikes. They provide slack, up-to-date head tube angles; The 26” model is 64°, and the 24” bike is 65.7°. For environment friendly pedaling, seat tube angles are steep at 76.5° (26”) and 78.3° (24”).
Try the above chart for the entire geometry of each fashions.
Construct Notes:
In fact, Rocky Mountain made certain there have been a number of kid-sized parts on the Reaper Powerplays. First off, they arrive with 640mm vast RMB handlebars, with a 31.8mm clamp and 19mm diameter to accommodate junior-sized grips.
The Tektro hydraulic disc brakes characteristic brief attain levers, and the bikes run 180mm rotors. RMB made certain the cranks had been applicable for younger rippers, stocking 155mm arms on the 26” bike, and 140mm on the 24” mannequin. The Dyname motor additionally permits Rocky Mountain to run two-piece cranks within the Reaper Powerplays, as an alternative of the three-piece cranks some motors require.
The children additionally get dropper posts! The 26” Reaper Powerplay affords an X-Fusion Manic 125mm dropper, and the 24” model runs a shorter 80mm model.
A couple of parts that aren’t kid-specific embrace a Shimano CUES 10-speed drivetrain with an 11-48t cassette, and WTB KOM Workforce rims wrapped with Maxxis Minion tires.
Mannequin Lineup:
The Reaper Powerplay shall be out there in a single mannequin for every wheel dimension. They’re solely out there within the colorways proven.
Reaper Powerplay 26 – $4,769
Reaper Powerplay 24 – $4,399
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