Canada’s Rocky Mountain released the new Instinct Power Play SL line of eMTBs last week, with six flavors, three carbon and three alloy models. The new Instinct Power Play SL has their Dyname S4 Lite motor, which helps keep these bikes on the leaner side. The powertrain is said to be “smooth, light, and efficient”, offering 550W of peak power and 65Nm of torque.
Being lighter than “full-power” eMTBs, the Instinct Power Play SL features a 480Wh battery with a range that “rivals full-power eMTBs. At 43lbs (C90 model size LG), the Instinct Power Play SL could come in pounds lighter than the full-power eMTBs.
Blend that with its mid-high pivot and Smoothlink suspension design, “riders can expect increased mid-strock support and small bump compliance, resulting in a lively ride feel”. The bikes roll with 150mm front, and 145mm rear travel numbers. On all sizes except XS, stock bikes are 29/29″ (and MX compatible), while the XS comes stock with 27.5″ wheels.
This new line of bikes comes with some other unique features, like a Reach Adjust headset. This allows the rider to tune your bike centered or with a +/- 5mm offset. It’s MX wheel-compatible with Rocky Mountain’s dedicated link on sizes SM-XL.
The bikes also come with the RIDE-4 adjustment system where the rider can quickly adjust geometry with the turn of an Allen key.
Some Frame Details
- Overtime Pack 2.0 Compatible: Get an additional 314 Wh of battery capacity that easily mounts to the downtube
- UDH/transmission Ready: All models are compatible with UDH and SRAM Eagle Transmission
- No apps, No fuss: The Instinct Powerplay SL features Jumbotron, an integrated display, for on-the-fly power adjustments
- Fully Enclosed Internal Routing: Allows for easy cable and hose installations, with moto-style brake setups on both carbon and alloy models
- Battery: The Instinct Powerplay SL features a 480 Wh, two-bolt, removable battery
- Proportional Rear Center: A 10mm difference in chainstay length between frame sizes helps handling characteristics feel balanced and stable
Instinct Power Play SL Geometry
In addition to the reach adjust headset, the frame offers Rocky’s Ride-4 geometry adjustment chip with multiple settings.
Instinct Power Play SL Carbon 90
Retail: $11,999
Fox 36 GRIP X2 Factory, Float X Factory, Sram Code Ultimate Stealth, Sram X0 Eagle Transmission Wireless
Instinct Power Play SL Carbon 70
Retail: $9699
Fox 36 GRIP X Performance Elite, Fox Float X Performance Elite, Sram Code Silver Stealth 4 Piston, Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless
Instinct Power Play SL Alloy 70 BC Edition
Retail: $7999
RockShox Lyrik Select+, RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, Sram Code Bronze Stealth 4 Piston, Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless
Instinct Power Play SL Carbon 50
Retail: $7999
RockShox Lyrik Select 150mm, RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, Shimano XT 4 Piston, Shimano XT 12spd
Instinct Power Play SL Alloy 50
Retail: $6999
RockShox Lyrik Select, Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select, Shimano MT6120 4 Piston, Shimano XT 12spd
Instinct Power Play SL Alloy 30
Retail: $5499
RockShox Psylo Gold RC, RockShox Deluxe Select+, Shimano MT4120 4 Piston, Shimano Deore 12spd.
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