Instinct Powerplay Carbon 50
Overview
Intended use: Trail
Rear travel: 140
Description
Rider support
5 years warranty, transferable to second owners
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Specifications
Geometry
Wheel size
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
View from drive side
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 585 | 610 | 638 | 671 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 439 | 439 | 439 | 439 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Reach (mm) | 432 | 457 | 482 | 512 |
| Stack (mm) | 624 | 624 | 632 | 646 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 819 | 818 | 817 | 818 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1201 | 1226 | 1256 | 1292 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 585 | 610 | 637 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.4 | 64.4 | 64.4 | 64.4 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 | 76.4 | 76.4 | 76.4 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 438 | 438 | 438 | 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Reach (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 515 |
| Stack (mm) | 622 | 622 | 630 | 644 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1201 | 1226 | 1255 | 1292 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 609 | 636 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.7 | 64.7 | 64.7 | 64.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 | 437 | 437 | 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Reach (mm) | 438 | 463 | 488 | 518 |
| Stack (mm) | 620 | 620 | 628 | 642 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 822 | 821 | 821 | 821 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1200 | 1225 | 1254 | 1291 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| sm | md | lg | xl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 583 | 608 | 636 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.95 | 64.95 | 64.95 | 64.95 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.95 | 76.95 | 76.95 | 76.95 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Reach (mm) | 441 | 466 | 491 | 520 |
| Stack (mm) | 618 | 618 | 626 | 639 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 823 | 823 | 823 | 823 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1199 | 1224 | 1253 | 1290 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 585 | 610 | 638 | 671 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 | 76.2 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 439 | 439 | 439 | 439 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Reach (mm) | 432 | 457 | 482 | 512 |
| Stack (mm) | 624 | 624 | 632 | 646 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 819 | 818 | 817 | 818 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1201 | 1226 | 1256 | 1292 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 585 | 610 | 637 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.4 | 64.4 | 64.4 | 64.4 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 | 76.4 | 76.4 | 76.4 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 438 | 438 | 438 | 438 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Reach (mm) | 435 | 460 | 485 | 515 |
| Stack (mm) | 622 | 622 | 630 | 644 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1201 | 1226 | 1255 | 1292 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 584 | 609 | 636 | 670 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.7 | 64.7 | 64.7 | 64.7 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 437 | 437 | 437 | 437 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Reach (mm) | 438 | 463 | 488 | 518 |
| Stack (mm) | 620 | 620 | 628 | 642 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 822 | 821 | 821 | 821 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1200 | 1225 | 1254 | 1291 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
View from drive side
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 583 | 608 | 636 | 669 |
| Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.95 | 64.95 | 64.95 | 64.95 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 |
| Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.95 | 76.95 | 76.95 | 76.95 |
| Seat Tube Length (mm) | 380 | 420 | 445 | 480 |
| Rear Centre (mm) | 436 | 436 | 436 | 436 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Reach (mm) | 441 | 466 | 491 | 520 |
| Stack (mm) | 618 | 618 | 626 | 639 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 823 | 823 | 823 | 823 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1199 | 1224 | 1253 | 1290 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Sizing chart
These figures are a rough guide only. Rider proportions, riding style, and personal preferences all factor in choosing the correct bike size. Rocky Mountain always recommends test riding and professional bike fitting at an authorized dealer.
Frame Size
Features and technologies
Dyname™ 4.0
Dyname™ 4.0, only available on Powerplay, is incredibly powerful and is truly a leader among e-bike motors. We designed the power curve within the software to deliver the 108Nm smoothly, allowing you as the rider to soft pedal around tight switchbacks or drop the hammer through a chunky, punchy, portion of trail.
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon
Smoothwall carbon uses one of the world’s most sophisticated carbon processes to deliver industry leading stiffness-to-weight, ride quality, and durability.
Size Specific Tune
Size Specific Tune ensures that riders of all sizes get the right balance of small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and end-stroke progressiveness. Our design team does custom shock tunes based on real world field testing, and adjusts each tune for specific frame sizes.
RIDE-4™ adjustment system
The RIDE-4 adjustment system allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key. Four configurations are possible thanks to one rotating chip.
Two-position axle
The two-position axle allows the rider to choose a short or long rear-center length that suits their personal preferences.
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FAQs
What are the Instinct Powerplay rear suspension specifications?
The 2022 Instinct Powerplay runs happily at approximately 30% sag. More information can be found on the technical manual.
What are the bottom bracket & drivetrain specifications?
Bottom Bracket Shell Measurement: 89.5mm x 41mm | Bottom Bracket: Press Fit BB92 | Chain Length: 124 links | Chain Ring Compatible: Raceface, Chainline 52mm | Max Chain Ring Size: 34t
What are the Instinct Powerplay seatpost dimensions?
Both the carbon and alloy 2022 Instinct Powerplay require a 30.9mm diameter seatpost/dropper post.
What are the Instinct Powerplay fork dimensions & specifications?
Fork Offset (Fox): 44mm | Fork Offset (Rock Shox): 42mm | Max Axle-to-Crown: 581mm
What are th Instinct Powerplay headset dimensions?
Carbon: ZS44 | ZS56, standard lower cup (2.9mm stack)
Alloy: ZS44 | ZS56, standard lower cup (2.9 stack)
What small parts kit do I need for my Instinct Powerplay?
Pivot Bearing Kit, Shock Bearing Eyelet Kit, Pivot Bolt Kit, Shock Bolt Kit, Instinct Forward Shock Mount Kit, RIDE-4 Kit, Rear Axle Kit, Lower Chain Guide 34T, Derailleur Hanger, Axle Flip Chip Kit, Bash Guard Kit, Chain Guide Kit, Upper Chain Guide
