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2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Alloy 70 BC Edition
Original specifications: 27.5"; 29" wheels · geometry for 4 published sizes.
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At a glance
- Model year
- 2025
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $7,999.00
- Sizes
- XS, S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- White/Grey
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes
- In this record
- 24 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
- Archive ID
- 900001898
Original buildAluminum · 27.5"; 29"
Frameset
| Frame Construction | FORM™ Alloy | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 150mm Travel | FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm | Charger 3.1 RC2 Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset |
| Rear Shock | SM-XL: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ | 230x60mm | XS: Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate | 210x55mm | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | Size-Specific tune in FAQ |
Drivetrain
| Shifters | Sram AXS Pod Controller |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine Cinch | 34T T-Type Ring | 30mm Spindle | XS - XL = 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BB92 30mm |
| Cassette | Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T |
| Chain | Sram GX Eagle Transmission |
Brakes
| Brakes | Sram Code Bronze Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA ZS56/66 Reach Adjust | 0mm Cups Installed | +/- 5mm Cups Included | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 6.5mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 8.0mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp |
| Stem | Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm |
| Saddle | WTB Solano Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails |
| Seatpost | OneUp V3 Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 120mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 180mm | XL = 210mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet |
|---|---|
| Rims | Race Face ARC 30 | 32H | Cushcore Trail Tire Inserts | Lightweight | Tire & Rim Protection |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 |
| Wheel Size | 27.5"; 29" |
E-bike System
| Motor | Dyname S4 Lite Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 700w Max Power | 75Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada |
|---|---|
| Battery | 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion |
| Display/Remote | Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration |
| Charger | Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector |
Geometry
Frame measurements by size.
Published frame view
Select an available measurement to locate it on the frame.
All geometry measurements4 sizes · 11 measurements
| Measurement | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 365 mm | 410 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm |
| Effective top tube | 567 mm | 599 mm | 627 mm | 659 mm |
| Head tube | 105 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 63.1° | 63.1° | 63.1° | 63.1° |
| Seat-tube angle | 76.6° | 76.1° | 76.1° | 76.1° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 439 mm | 439 mm | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1206 mm | 1233 mm | 1275 mm | 1309 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 20.5 mm | 20.7 mm | 20.7 mm | 20.9 mm |
| Reach | 420 mm | 445 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
| Stack | 621 mm | 626 mm | 639 mm | 648 mm |
| Standover height | 789 mm | 813 mm | 812 mm | 812 mm |
Measurements may vary by configuration, wheel size, or frame setting where noted in the published chart.
Gearing
Lower ratios provide more mechanical advantage for climbing. Higher ratios turn the rear wheel farther with each crank revolution.
Parts & serviceability
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SRAM GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Chain Silver, 126 link
126 link

SRAM XS-1275 GX Eagle Transmission 12-Speed Cassette Black, 10-52t
10-52t

Race Face Cinch BB92 Bottom Bracket Black, 30mm Spindle, Double Row Bearing, External Seal
30mm Spindle, Double Row Bearing, External Seal
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SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission Rear Derailleur Black, 52T Max
52T Max
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Bike-specific inspection checklist 26 checks based on 7 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Alloy 70 BC Edition · Electric-assist · Published sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: FORM™ Alloy | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 150mm Travel | FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle · Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm | Charger 3.1 RC2 Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select+ 160mm | Charger 3.1 RC2 Damper | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 42mm Offset · Rear shock: SM-XL: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ | 230x60mm | XS: Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate | 210x55mm | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Shifters: Sram AXS Pod Controller · Rear derailleur: Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless · Crankset: Race Face Turbine Cinch | 34T T-Type Ring | 30mm Spindle | XS - XL = 165mm · Bottom bracket: Race Face BB92 30mm · Cassette: Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T · Chain: Sram GX Eagle Transmission
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Sram Code Bronze Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 27.5"; 29" · Rims: Race Face ARC 30 | 32H | Cushcore Trail Tire Inserts | Lightweight | Tire & Rim Protection · Hubs: Front: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm; Rear: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp · Stem: Rocky Mountain 35 AM | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm · Seatpost: OneUp V3 Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 120mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 180mm | XL = 210mm · Saddle: WTB Solano Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails
E-bike system
Check the battery and electronics →Archived: Motor: Dyname S4 Lite Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 700w Max Power | 75Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada · Battery: 480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion · Display: Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration · Charger: Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector
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