Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 50
Overview
Intended use: Trail
Rear travel: 145
Description
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Specifications
Geometry
Wheel size
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 599 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.8 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 439 | 439 | 449 | 449 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 23.8 | 23.9 | 23.9 | 24 |
Reach (mm) | 425 | 450 | 475 | 505 |
Stack (mm) | 618 | 622 | 636 | 645 |
Standover Height (mm) | 785 | 809 | 807 | 807 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1202 | 1229 | 1270 | 1305 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 598 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 | 76.7 | 76.6 | 76.7 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 438 | 438 | 448 | 448 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 20.9 | 20.9 | 20.8 | 20.9 |
Reach (mm) | 427 | 452 | 477 | 507 |
Stack (mm) | 616 | 621 | 634 | 643 |
Standover Height (mm) | 787 | 811 | 810 | 810 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1201 | 1228 | 1269 | 1304 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 598 | 626 | 658 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 436 | 436 | 447 | 447 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 17 | 17 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
Reach (mm) | 430 | 455 | 480 | 510 |
Stack (mm) | 614 | 618 | 632 | 641 |
Standover Height (mm) | 790 | 814 | 813 | 813 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1199 | 1226 | 1268 | 1309 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 597 | 625 | 657 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.7 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 435 | 435 | 445 | 445 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
Reach (mm) | 433 | 458 | 482 | 512 |
Stack (mm) | 612 | 617 | 630 | 639 |
Standover Height (mm) | 792 | 816 | 815 | 815 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1198 | 1225 | 1267 | 1301 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 599 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.8 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 439 | 439 | 449 | 449 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 23.8 | 23.9 | 23.9 | 24 |
Reach (mm) | 425 | 450 | 475 | 505 |
Stack (mm) | 618 | 622 | 636 | 645 |
Standover Height (mm) | 785 | 809 | 807 | 807 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1202 | 1229 | 1270 | 1305 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 598 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 | 76.7 | 76.6 | 76.7 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 438 | 438 | 448 | 448 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 20.9 | 20.9 | 20.8 | 20.9 |
Reach (mm) | 427 | 452 | 477 | 507 |
Stack (mm) | 616 | 621 | 634 | 643 |
Standover Height (mm) | 787 | 811 | 810 | 810 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1201 | 1228 | 1269 | 1304 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 598 | 626 | 658 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 436 | 436 | 447 | 447 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 17 | 17 | 17.1 | 17.1 |
Reach (mm) | 430 | 455 | 480 | 510 |
Stack (mm) | 614 | 618 | 632 | 641 |
Standover Height (mm) | 790 | 814 | 813 | 813 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1199 | 1226 | 1268 | 1309 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 597 | 625 | 657 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.7 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 435 | 435 | 445 | 445 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 |
Reach (mm) | 433 | 458 | 482 | 512 |
Stack (mm) | 612 | 617 | 630 | 639 |
Standover Height (mm) | 792 | 816 | 815 | 815 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1198 | 1225 | 1267 | 1301 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 599 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 442 | 442 | 452 | 452 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 38.8 | 38.8 | 38.7 | 38.8 |
Reach (mm) | 425 | 450 | 475 | 505 |
Stack (mm) | 618 | 622 | 636 | 645 |
Standover Height (mm) | 785 | 809 | 808 | 807 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1205 | 1232 | 1274 | 1308 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 599 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 442 | 442 | 451 | 451 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 36.2 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 36.2 |
Reach (mm) | 427 | 452 | 477 | 507 |
Stack (mm) | 616 | 621 | 634 | 643 |
Standover Height (mm) | 787 | 811 | 810 | 810 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1204 | 1231 | 1273 | 1307 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 598 | 626 | 658 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 440 | 450 | 450 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Reach (mm) | 430 | 455 | 480 | 510 |
Stack (mm) | 614 | 618 | 632 | 641 |
Standover Height (mm) | 790 | 813 | 813 | 813 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1203 | 1230 | 1272 | 1306 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
sm | md | lg | xl | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 597 | 625 | 657 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.7 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 439 | 439 | 449 | 449 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 29.2 | 29.1 | 29.1 | 29 |
Reach (mm) | 432 | 457 | 482 | 512 |
Stack (mm) | 612 | 617 | 630 | 639 |
Standover Height (mm) | 792 | 816 | 815 | 815 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1202 | 1229 | 1271 | 1305 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 599 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 | 76.5 | 76.5 | 76.5 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 442 | 442 | 452 | 452 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 38.8 | 38.8 | 38.7 | 38.8 |
Reach (mm) | 425 | 450 | 475 | 505 |
Stack (mm) | 618 | 622 | 636 | 645 |
Standover Height (mm) | 785 | 809 | 808 | 807 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1205 | 1232 | 1274 | 1308 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 567 | 599 | 627 | 659 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 | 63.7 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 | 76.7 | 76.7 | 76.7 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 442 | 442 | 451 | 451 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 36.2 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 36.2 |
Reach (mm) | 427 | 452 | 477 | 507 |
Stack (mm) | 616 | 621 | 634 | 643 |
Standover Height (mm) | 787 | 811 | 810 | 810 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1204 | 1231 | 1273 | 1307 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 598 | 626 | 658 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.5 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 440 | 440 | 450 | 450 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Reach (mm) | 430 | 455 | 480 | 510 |
Stack (mm) | 614 | 618 | 632 | 641 |
Standover Height (mm) | 790 | 813 | 813 | 813 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1203 | 1230 | 1272 | 1306 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 566 | 597 | 625 | 657 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 | 64.2 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 | 110 | 125 | 135 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.7 | 77.2 | 77.2 | 77.2 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 365 | 410 | 440 | 470 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 439 | 439 | 449 | 449 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 29.2 | 29.1 | 29.1 | 29 |
Reach (mm) | 432 | 457 | 482 | 512 |
Stack (mm) | 612 | 617 | 630 | 639 |
Standover Height (mm) | 792 | 816 | 815 | 815 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1202 | 1229 | 1271 | 1305 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
xs | |
---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 542 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 433 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 24.2 |
Reach (mm) | 399 |
Stack (mm) | 590 |
Standover Height (mm) | 775 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1157 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
xs | |
---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 541 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.6 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 432 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 21.7 |
Reach (mm) | 401 |
Stack (mm) | 589 |
Standover Height (mm) | 777 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1156 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
xs | |
---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 540 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 17 |
Reach (mm) | 405 |
Stack (mm) | 586 |
Standover Height (mm) | 780 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1154 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
xs | |
---|---|
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 540 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 429 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 14.1 |
Reach (mm) | 407 |
Stack (mm) | 585 |
Standover Height (mm) | 782 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1153 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 542 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.5 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.4 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 433 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 24.2 |
Reach (mm) | 399 |
Stack (mm) | 590 |
Standover Height (mm) | 775 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1157 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 541 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 63.7 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 76.6 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 432 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 21.7 |
Reach (mm) | 401 |
Stack (mm) | 589 |
Standover Height (mm) | 777 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1156 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 540 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 430 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 17 |
Reach (mm) | 405 |
Stack (mm) | 586 |
Standover Height (mm) | 780 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1154 |
Standover height is measured 200 mm in front of the bottom bracket.
Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 540 |
Head Tube Angle (deg) | 64.2 |
Head Tube Length (mm) | 105 |
Seat Tube Angle (deg) | 77.2 |
Seat Tube Length (mm) | 355 |
Rear Centre (mm) | 429 |
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 14.1 |
Reach (mm) | 407 |
Stack (mm) | 585 |
Standover Height (mm) | 782 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1153 |
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™ S4 Lite
The Dyname™ S4 Lite motor is 30% lighter than Dyname™ 4.0. It's smooth and efficient, offering category-leading Peak Power (550W) and Torque (65 Nm).
Removable battery
The Instinct Powerplay SL features a 480 Wh, two-bolt, fully removable battery. It’s sleek, quiet, rattle-free, and streamlined.
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.
Proportional rear center
The 10 mm difference in chainstay length between frame sizes makes the Instinct Powerplay SL’s handling characteristics feel balanced and stable.
Reach adjust headsets
Fine tune your ride with center, +/- 5mm offset options.
Smoothlink™ suspension
Smoothlink suspension is efficient yet supple when you’re on the pedals and across a wide range of gears. It features a controlled end-stroke and a rate-curve that feels more capable than the travel would suggest.
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.
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.
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FAQs
What's the recommended SAG?
Shock: we recommend approximately 30–35% sag for this platform.
Fork: we recommend approximately 15–20% sag for this platform.
Is the Instinct Powerplay SL compatible with an MX wheels setup?
The Instinct Powerplay SL in sizes SM to XL is compatible with an MX wheels setup using our MX link.
Is the Instinct Powerplay SL UDH compatible?
Yes, the Instinct Powerplay SL is compatible with UDH.
What are the shock dimensions?
The Instinct Powerplay SL in sizes SM to XL is compatible with 230x57.5mm (145mm rear travel) or 230x60mm (150mm rear travel) shocks.
The Instinct Powerplay in sizes XS is compatible with 210x52.5mm (145mm rear travel) or 210x55mm (150mm rear travel) shocks.
Does the Instinct Powerplay SL feature a removable battery?
Yes, the Instinct Powerplay SL features a 480 Wh, two-bolt, fully removable battery. It’s sleek, quiet, rattle-free, and streamlined.
What's the recommended fork travel?
The Instinct Powerplay SL is designed for fork travel from 150mm to 160mm.
Maximum Axle-to-Crown:
27.5" | XS = 557.6mm
29" | SM - MD - LG - XL = 575mm
What's the maximum chainring size?
The Instinct Powerplay SL is compatible with chainrings up to 34t.
What's the recommended chain lenght?
Instinct Powerplay SL:
27.5" | XS | 122L
29" | SM - MD | 122L
29" | LG - XL | 124L
Instinct Powerplay SL BC Edition:
27.5" | XS | 124L
29" | SM - MD | 124L
29" | LG - XL | 126L
Is the Instinct Powerplay SL compatible with a battery range extender?
Yes, get an additional 314 Wh of battery capacity with the Overtimepack 2.0 that easily mounts to the downtube for extended range and good times.
Does the Instinct Powerplay SL require the use of an app?
The Instinct Powerplay SL does not require an app. Just get out there and love the ride.
Does the Instinct Powerplay SL feature an integrated screen?
Yes, the Jumbotron is our display screen, seamlessly integrated into the top tube of our new Powerplay bikes. It displays key information like your speed, battery life, assistance, or optimal cadence prominently in front of you while maintaining a clutter-free cockpit.
Is the Instinct Powerplay SL compatible with coil shocks?
The Instinct Powerplay SL is coil shock compatible.
What is the crankset and BB compatibility?
The Instinct Powerplay SL is compatible with all Race Face cranks with a 30mm spindle diameter. The spindle length must be 136mm.
The Instinct Powerplay SL is compatible with Pressfit BB92 bottom brackets.
What's the battery range?
The new Dyname S4 Lite, with its 480Wh battery, offers roughly 90% of the range that our Dyname 4.0, 720Wh battery offers.
How fast is the charging time on the Instinct Powerplay SL?
4A charger:
- Time to charge from 0–80% = 1h55
- Time to charge from 0–95% = 2h20
- Total charge time from 0–100% = 2h35
2A Charger:
- Time to charge from 0–80% = 4h00
- Time to charge from 0–95% = 4h40
- Total charge time from 0–100% = 5h05
What's the maximum tire clearance?
27.5" | XS | 2.5 (63mm)
29" | SM-MD-LG-XL | 2.5 (63mm)