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Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 50

Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 50

Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 50

RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm, RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, Shimano XT 4 Piston, Shimano XT 12spd

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Overview

Intended use: Trail

Rear travel: 145

Description

The Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon packs a punch in a lightweight package. Powered by the all-new Dyname S4 Lite drive system, this bike rides like a trail bike with the power to explore further than ever before. With adjustable geometry, refined suspension kinematics, and MX compatibility, the Carbon Instinct Powerplay SL delivers unreal levels of playfulness and agility, lap after lap… after lap.

Rider support

Quickstart guide

Overtimepack guide

Technical manual | Includes suspension setting guide, torque specs, and everything you need to set up your bike.

Wheel Size:

29

29 27.5

Color:

Cry Baby / Sweet Dreams / Black Dog

Variant

Register your Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 50

5 years warranty, transferable to second owners

We believe in our products, that's why we offer 5-year warranty on our frames, extended to second owners. Learn more

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Specifications

Geometry

Wheel size

RIDE-9/4 POSITION

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RIDE-9/4 POSITION

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RIDE-9/4 POSITION

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View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

	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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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.

View from drive side

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

147.5 - 157.5 cm / 4’7” - 52”

152.5 - 167 cm / 5’0” - 5’6”

162.5 - 177.5 cm / 5’4” - 5’10”

172.5 - 188 cm / 5’8” - 6’2”

183 - 198 cm / 6’0” - 6’6”

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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Compatible parts

Shock Bearing Eyelet Kit 1

Shock Bearing Eyelet Kit 1

Hanger Kit 12x1.0

Hanger Kit 12x1.0

Lower Chain Guide 34T

Lower Chain Guide 34T

Micro Remote Control Assembly Dyname 4

Micro Remote Control Assembly Dyname 4

Rear Axle 4

Rear Axle 4

Power Cord Kit Dyname 4 Canada/USA/Japan

Power Cord Kit Dyname 4 Canada/USA/Japan

Speed Sensor Magnet Assembly Center Lock Dyname 4

Speed Sensor Magnet Assembly Center Lock Dyname 4

Speed Sensor Kit Dyname 4

Speed Sensor Kit Dyname 4

Jumbotron Display Assembly Dyname 4

Jumbotron Display Assembly Dyname 4

Ride-4 Threaded Chip Kit 2

Ride-4 Threaded Chip Kit 2

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)

Learn more about the Instinct Powerplay SL