ROCKY MOUNTAIN

INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL

PACKED WITH POWER, NOT POUNDS

Photos by Margus Riga

DESIGNED FOR | Trail
FRONT TRAVEL | 150 mm
REAR TRAVEL | 145 mm
WHEEL SIZE | XS: 27.5” | SM – XL: 29”
WEIGHT | 43 lbs*

The Instinct Powerplay SL 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 Instinct Powerplay SL delivers unreal levels of playfulness and agility, lap after lap… after lap.

About the launch video: Follow Alex Volokhov deep into the backcountry near Nelson, BC. Amidst the rugged landscape, he shows us the raw, hand-built trails he’s designed to push both rider and bike to their limits. The edit creates a visceral experience of riding the bike using several techniques, including POV and hard-mounted cameras, so you can feel the vibrations and true trail bike energy of the ride.

WHAT SETS THE INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL APART?

• PACKED WITH POWER
  The Dyname S4 Lite powertrain is smooth, light and efficient, offering category leading Peak Power (550W) and Torque (65 Nm).
• ROOM TO ROAM
  The Instinct Powerplay SL features a 480 Wh battery with range that rivals full-power e-MTBs.
• AGILITY AND PROWESS
  The Instinct Powerplay SL is pounds lighter in weight than full-power e-MTBs. Paired with our mid-high pivot Smoothlink suspension design, riders can expect increased mid-stroke support and small bump compliance, resulting in a lively ride feel.
• REACH ADJUST HEADSET
  Fine tune your ride with centered or +/- 5mm offset options.
• RIDE-4 ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
  Allows riders to quickly fine-tune their geometry with a single Allen key.
• MX (mullet) COMPATIBLE
  Primarily designed to cover ground on 29” wheels, the Instinct Powerplay SL is also MX compatible with our dedicated link on sizes SM – XL.
• NO CORNERS CUT
  The Instinct Powerplay SL delivers the perfect balance of smooth handling and real-world performance at a svelte 43lbs*. It’s spec’d-right and setup exactly as we’d like it to ride at home on the North Shore, or anywhere in the world.

FRAME DETAILS

• OVERTIMEPACK 2.0 COMPATIBLE
  Get an additional 314 Wh of battery capacity that easily mounts to the downtube for extended range and good times.
• UDH / TRANSMISSION READY
  You asked, we listened. All models are compatible with UDH and SRAM Eagle Transmission.
• NO APPS, NO FUSS
  The Instinct Powerplay SL features our Jumbotron, an integrated display, for on-the-fly power adjustments. Fine tune settings with a tap, keep your focus on the trail, and let the bike handle the rest.
• FULLY ENCLOSED INTERNAL ROUTING
  Allows for easy cable and hose installations, with thoughtful consideration for moto-style brake setups on both carbon and alloy models.
• BATTERY
  The Instinct Powerplay SL features a 480 Wh, two-bolt, removable battery. It’s sleek, 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.
  • XS (27.5”): 430mm
  • SM – MD (29”): 440mm
  • LG – XL (29”): 450mm

AVAILABLE MODELS | CARBON

INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL
CARBON 90

Frame: SMOOTHWALL Carbon | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel

Drive System: Dyname S4 Lite Drive System
Controller: Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
Battery: 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron
Charger: Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger

Fork: Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X2 Factory | 150mm
Shock: Fox Float X Factory (SM-XL) | 230×57.5mm | Fox Float Factory Series (XS) | 210×52.5mm

Headset: FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust
Stem: Race Face Turbine R | 40mm
Handlebar: Race Face ERA
Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Seatpost: Fox Transfer Factory Series
Saddle: WTB Volt Fusion Form 142

Brakes: Sram Code Ultimate Stealth
Rotors: Sram HS2 200mm | Sram HS2 200mm
Shifters: Sram AXS Pod Ultimate Controller
Derailleur: Sram X0 Eagle Transmission
Crankset: Race Face ERA Cinch | XS – MD = 165mm | LG – XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Race Face BB92 30mm
Cassette: Sram X0 Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Chain: Sram X0 Transmission

Wheelset: Race Face ERA Carbon
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+

INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL
CARBON 70

Frame: SMOOTHWALL Carbon | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel

Drive System: Dyname S4 Lite Drive System
Controller: Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
Battery: 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron
Charger: Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger

Fork: Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance Elite | 150mm
Shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite Series (SM-XL) | 230×57.5mm | Fox Float Performance Elite Series (XS) | 210×52.5mm

Headset: FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust
Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 40mm
Handlebar: Race Face Turbine
Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Seatpost: Fox Transfer Performance Elite Dropper
Saddle: WTB Volt Fusion Form 142

Brakes: Sram Code Silver Stealth
Rotors: Sram HS2 200mm | Sram HS2 200mm
Shifters: Sram AXS Pod Controller
Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle Transmission
Crankset: Race Face Turbine Cinch | XS – MD = 165mm | LG – XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Race Face BB92 30mm
Cassette: Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Chain: Sram GX Eagle Transmission

Wheelset: Race Face ARC 30
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+

INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL
CARBON 50

Frame: SMOOTHWALL Carbon | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel

Drive System: Dyname S4 Lite Drive System
Controller: Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
Battery: 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron
Charger: Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger

Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select | 150mm
Shock: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ (SM-XL) | 230×57.5mm | Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate (XS) | 210×52.5mm

Headset: FSA Orbit NO.85 Reach Adjust
Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | 40mm
Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM
Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Seatpost: X Fusion Manic Composite Dropper
Saddle: WTB Volt Fusion Form 142

Brakes: Shimano XT Trail 4 Piston
Rotors: Shimano RT66 203mm / 203mm
Shifters: Shimano XT
Derailleur: Shimano XT
Crankset: Race Face Aeffect Cinch | XS – MD = 165mm | LG – XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette: Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Chain: Shimano M6100

Wheelset: WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+

AVAILABLE MODELS | ALLOY

INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL
ALLOY 70 BC EDITION

Frame: FORM™ Alloy | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel

Drive System: Dyname S4 Lite Drive System
Controller: Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
Battery: 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron
Charger: Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger

Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ | 160mm
Shock: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ (SM-XL) | 230×57.5mm | Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate (XS) | 210×52.5mm

Headset: FSA ZS56/66 Reach Adjust
Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | 40mm
Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM
Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Seatpost: OneUp V3 Dropper
Saddle: WTB Volt Fusion Form 142

Brakes: Sram Code Bronze Stealth
Rotors: Sram HS2 200mm / 200mm
Shifters: Sram AXS Pod Controller
Derailleur: Sram GX Eagle Transmission
Crankset: Race Face Aeffect Cinch | XS – MD = 165mm | LG – XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette: Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Chain: Sram GX Eagle Transmission

Wheelset: Race Face ARC 30
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+

INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL
ALLOY 50

Frame: FORM™ Alloy | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel

Drive System: Dyname S4 Lite Drive System
Controller: Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
Battery: 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron
Charger: Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger

Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select | 150mm
Shock: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ (SM-XL) | 230×57.5mm | Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate (XS) | 210×52.5mm

Headset: FSA ZS56/66 Reach Adjust
Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 5° Rise | 40mm
Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM
Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Seatpost: X Fusion Manic Composite Dropper
Saddle: WTB Volt Race 142

Brakes: Shimano MT6120 4 Piston
Rotors: Shimano RT66 203mm / 203mm
Shifters: Shimano XT
Derailleur: Shimano XT
Crankset: Race Face Ride Cinch | XS – MD = 165mm | LG – XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette: Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Chain: Shimano M6100

Wheelset: WTB KOM Team i30 TCS 2.0 |
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+

INSTINCT POWERPLAY SL
ALLOY 30

Frame: FORM™ Alloy | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel

Drive System: Dyname S4 Lite Drive System
Controller: Rocky Mountain Micro Remote
Battery: 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron
Charger: Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger

Fork: RockShox Psylo Gold RC | 150mm
Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+ (SM-XL) | 230×57.5mm | RockShox Deluxe Select+ (XS) | 210×52.5mm

Headset: FSA ZS56/66 Reach Adjust
Stem: Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | 40mm
Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM
Grips: ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Seatpost: X Fusion Manic Composite Dropper
Saddle: WTB Volt Race 142

Brakes: Shimano MT4120 4 Piston
Rotors: Shimano RT30 203mm / 203mm
Shifters: Shimano Deore 12spd
Derailleur: Shimano Deore 12spd
Crankset: Race Face Ride Cinch | XS – MD = 165mm | LG – XL = 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Shimano SM-BBMT500
Cassette: Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Chain: Shimano M6100

Wheelset: WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0
Front Tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO
Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO