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Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 vs Transition Regulator CX Eagle 70

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $6,799–$7,559, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 peaks 250 W higher.
  • The Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70 carries 120 Wh more battery.
  • The Regulator CX Eagle 70 costs $760 less.
  • The Regulator CX Eagle 70 makes 10 Nm more torque.

Every spec, side by side

Altitude Powerplay Carbon 70Regulator CX Eagle 70
Headline
Price$7,559$6,799
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$10.50 per Wh$11.33 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque110 Nm120 Nm
Motor power250 W—
Peak power1000 W750 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeRocky Mountain Dyname S4 ProBosch Performance Line CX (BDU38)
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery720 Wh600 Wh
Removable batteryYesNo
Class & speed
Ships asClass 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle—
Unlocks toClass 1—
ClassClass 1—
ThrottleNoNo
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainSRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T cassetteSRAM Eagle 70 (10-52T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—200 mm
Rear rotor—200 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel170 mm160 mm
Rear travel160 mm150 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires29 x 2.5 Maxxis Assegai (F) / 29 x 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHR II (R), 27.5 on size SM29 x 2.5 Maxxis Assegai front, 27.5 x 2.4 Maxxis Minion DHRII rear
DisplayRocky Mountain Jumbotron, top tube integratedBosch System Controller (US/Canada)
FrameSMOOTHWALL Carbon, carbon rear triangleCarbon
SizesSM-XLSM-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsNoNo
FendersNoNo
RackNoNo
KickstandNoNo
As the maker states itNo UL certification stated on the product, warranty or safety pages we readNo UL certification stated on the product pages we read
Warranty3 yr—
Warranty terms5 years on frames (transferable to second owners), 3 years on drive electronics, sensors and charger, 24 months on the battery, 1 year on hardware and drive wear items (brand policy)Frame covered for life against manufacturing defects for the original owner, with lifetime crash replacement; Bosch Smart system components two years (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from bikes.com on 09/29/2026 and www.transitionbikes.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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