

Instinct Powerplay SL Alloy 50
Overview
Intended use: Trail
Rear travel: 150
Description
The Instinct Powerplay SL Alloy is a lightweight marvel that packs a punch. With the new Dyname S4 Lite drive system, this bike rides like a trail bike while giving you the power to explore further. Thanks to its adjustable geometry, refined suspension kinematics, and MX compatibility, the Alloy Instinct Powerplay SL offers bold levels of playfulness and agility, lap after lap... after lap.
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Specifications
Geometry
Wheel size
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
RIDE-9/4 POSITION
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.
Owners resources
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 (700W) and Torque (75 Nm).

Removable battery
The Instinct Powerplay SL features a 480 Wh, two-bolt, fully removable battery. It’s sleek, quiet, rattle-free, and streamlined.

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.

Adjustable headset cups
The Reaper Powerplay features adjustable headset cups to preserve a balanced geometry while swapping wheel size.

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.

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.

FORM™ Alloy
FORM™ tubesets utilize premium materials to meet our strict requirements. Each FORM™ tube that we create is engineered for its specific purpose within the frame, ensuring optimized strength, weight, and ride quality.


















