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Rocky Mountain

2026 | Instinct Powerplay SL A30

$5,399.95

$5,399.95 ~~$5,999.00~~

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Color: White/Grey

Size: Medium

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large

SKU:B0495MD2

Why Buy a Bike From The Bike Shop?

15% off Parts & Accessories
When you buy a bike at The Bike Shop, you get 15% off of parts and accessories for the first 30 days following your bike purchase. The discount will automatically apply in the checkout at the time of purchase with your bike. This excludes items already marked down and some brands.

Service Plan
If you're local to Calgary or Canmore, you also get one complimentary complete tune-up within the first 16 months of owning the bike. Also included is a lifetime of unlimited service checks to keep you informed on the overall condition of your bike.

After Purchase Support
You're not on your own after you buy a bike from us. We have a dedicated e-comm team that is here to assist if you need help with anything. We also created video tutorials on how to unbox your bike when it arrives and get it ready to read.

Shipping & Returns

We care about your bike. We understand the excitement of unboxing a brand new bike and make sure you get the best experience when receiving your new bike.

Canadian shipping charges:

Sale bikes: $200
Standard pedal bikes over $1250: Free
Standard pedal bikes under $1250: $100
Electric bikes: $200
Fat bikes: $200
Kid's bikes: $60

Insurance charge: 1.5% insured value

We are currently offering gift cards to partially offset the price of shipping a bike! Visit our shipping page for more details

Cargo bikes:
Due to the size of the box that cargo bikes ship in, we are unable to ship cargo bikes directly to your address. Cargo bikes are shipped to a Manitoulin Depot for you to pick-up. For more detail, visit our shipping page.

Bike Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Drivetrain

Cassette Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd

Chain Shimano M6100

Crankset Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC | Race Face 34T SHI 12 Ring | 24mm Spindle | Crank Length: 165mm

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore 12spd

Shifter Shimano Deore 12spd

Brakes

Brakeset Shimano MT4120 4 Piston | Resin Pads

Brake rotor Sram HS2 220mm | Sram HS2 200mm

Cockpit

Grips tape ODI Elite Pro Lock On

Saddle WTB Volt Race 142 | Cromoly rails

Seatpost X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm |XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm

Stem Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM | 5° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm

Wheels

Front hub Shimano TC500 | 15mm Boost | Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm

Rims WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 | 28H | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl

Spokes DT Swiss Champion 2.0

Tires Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT EXO Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl

Wheel size 29"

Suspension

Fork RockShox Psylo Gold RC 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset

Frame

Bottom bracket Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible

Frame material Aluminum

Platform wheel size 29"

Seatpost X Fusion Manic Composite 30.9mm |XS - SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 170mm | XL = 200mm

E-Bike System

Battery 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion

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.

Geometry Chart

Shock Position

Wheel Size

Measurement	X-Small Position 1 · 27.5"	X-Small Position 2 · 27.5"	X-Small Position 3 · 27.5"	X-Small Position 4 · 27.5"	Small Position 1 · 29/27.5" MX	Small Position 2 · 29/27.5" MX	Small Position 3 · 29/27.5" MX	Small Position 4 · 29/27.5" MX	Medium Position 1 · 29/27.5" MX	Medium Position 2 · 29/27.5" MX	Medium Position 3 · 29/27.5" MX	Medium Position 4 · 29/27.5" MX	Large Position 1 · 29/27.5" MX	Large Position 2 · 29/27.5" MX	Large Position 3 · 29/27.5" MX	Large Position 4 · 29/27.5" MX	X-Large Position 1 · 29/27.5" MX	X-Large Position 2 · 29/27.5" MX	X-Large Position 3 · 29/27.5" MX	X-Large Position 4 · 29/27.5" MX	Small Position 1 · 29"	Small Position 2 · 29"	Small Position 3 · 29"	Small Position 4 · 29"	Medium Position 1 · 29"	Medium Position 2 · 29"	Medium Position 3 · 29"	Medium Position 4 · 29"	Large Position 1 · 29"	Large Position 2 · 29"	Large Position 3 · 29"	Large Position 4 · 29"	X-Large Position 1 · 29"	X-Large Position 2 · 29"	X-Large Position 3 · 29"	X-Large Position 4 · 29"
Reach (mm)	399	401	405	407	425	427	430	433	450	452	455	458	475	477	480	482	505	507	510	512	425	427	430	432	450	452	455	457	475	477	480	482	505	507	510	512
Stack (mm)	590	589	586	585	618	616	614	612	622	621	618	617	636	634	632	630	645	643	641	639	618	616	614	612	622	621	618	617	636	634	632	630	645	643	641	639
Head Tube Angle (°)	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°	63.5°	63.7°	64°	64.2°
Seat Tube Angle (°)	76.4°	76.6°	77°	77.2°	76.8°	77.2°	77.5°	77.7°	76.5°	76.7°	77°	77.2°	76.5°	76.6°	77°	77.2°	76.5°	76.7°	77°	77.2°	77°	77.2°	77.5°	77.7°	76.5°	76.7°	77°	77.2°	76.5°	76.7°	77°	77.2°	76.5°	76.7°	77°	77.2°
Wheelbase (mm)	1157	1156	1154	1153	1202	1201	1199	1198	1229	1228	1226	1225	1270	1269	1268	1267	1305	1304	1309	1301	1205	1204	1203	1202	1232	1231	1230	1229	1274	1273	1272	1271	1308	1307	1306	1305
Head Tube Length (mm)	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	110	110	110	110	125	125	125	125	135	135	135	135	105	105	105	105	110	110	110	110	125	125	125	125	135	135	135	135
Seat Tube Length (mm)	355	355	355	355	365	365	365	365	410	410	410	410	440	440	440	440	470	470	470	470	365	365	365	365	410	410	410	410	440	440	440	440	470	470	470	470
BB Drop (mm)	24	22	17	14	24	21	17	14	24	21	17	14	24	21	17	14	24	21	17	14	39	36	32	29	39	36	32	29	39	36	32	29	39	36	32	29
Standover Height (mm)	775	777	780	782	785	787	790	792	809	811	814	816	807	810	813	815	807	810	813	815	785	787	790	792	809	811	813	816	808	810	813	815	807	810	813	815

Part Numbers

Size	White/Grey
X-Small	SKUROC38326030Y VPNB0495XS2 UPC770416013238 MPNB0495XS2
Small	SKUROC38530195Y VPNB0495SM2 UPC770416013153 MPNB0495SM2
Medium	SKUROC38934703Y VPNB0495MD2 UPC770416013115 MPNB0495MD2
Large	SKUROC38959664Y VPNB0495LG2 UPC770416013078 MPNB0495LG2
X-Large	SKUROC38532289Y VPNB0495XL2 UPC770416013191 MPNB0495XL2

Size Chart

Rocky Mountain Instinct PP Sizing

Size	Rider height (in)	Rider height (cm)
X-Small	4’7” - 5'2”	147.5 - 157.5 cm
Small	5’0” - 5’6”	152.5 - 167 cm
Medium	5’4” - 5’10”	162.5 - 177.5 cm
Large	5’8” - 6’2”	172.5 - 188 cm
X-Large	6’0” - 6’6”	183 - 198 cm

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.

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.

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.

2026 | Instinct Powerplay SL A30