Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2026 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Alloy 30

Velopedia Archive ID 900000843

Overview

Model year	2026
Brand	Rocky Mountain
Model	Instinct Powerplay SL Alloy 30
Bicycle type	Electric-assist
Archive ID	900000843
Original MSRP	$5,499.00
Colors	WHITE/GREY; BLUE/BLUE/BLACK
Sizes	XS; SM; MD; LG; XL

Frameset

Frame construction	FORM™ Alloy \| Integrated Display \| Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System \| Press Fit BB \| RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry \| 145mm Travel \| FORM™ Alloy Rear Triangle
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Psylo Gold RC 160mm \| 27.5 = 37mm Offset \| 29 = 42mm Offset
Rear shock	RockShox Deluxe Select \| Linear XL Air Can \| Sealed Bearing Eyelet \| 25x8mm F Hardware \| XS: 210x55mm \| SM-XL: 230x60mm \| Size-Specific tune in FAQ

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Deore 12spd
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore 12spd
Crankset	Rocky Mountain Microdrive 2PC \| Race Face 34T SHI 12 Ring \| 24mm Spindle \| Crank Length: 165mm
Bottom bracket	Rocky Mountain Sealed - Shimano Compatible
Cassette	Shimano Deore 10-51T 12spd
Chain	Shimano M6100

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro HD-M535 \| Shimano Pad Compatible

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 \| 780mm Width \| 38mm Rise \| 9° Backsweep \| 5° Upsweep \| 31.8 Clamp
Stem	Rocky Mountain 31.8 AM \| 5° Rise \| All Sizes = 40mm
Saddle	WTB Volt 142 \| Steel Rails
Seatpost	Tranz X +RAD1.0 Adjustable Dropper Post \| 30mm Adjustment \| Alloy Clamp Lever \| 30.9mm \| XS = 125mm \| SM = 150mm \| MD = 170mm \| LG - XL = 200mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano TC500 \| 15mm Boost; Rear: Shimano TC500 Boost 148mm
Rims	WTB ST I30 TCS 2.0 \| 28H
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion 2.0
Front tire	Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Rear tire	Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
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 Charger \| 2A \| 48V \| Higo Deep Socket Connector

Geometry · SM

Seat tube	365 mm
Effective top tube	567 mm
Head tube	105 mm
Head-tube angle	63.5°
Seat-tube angle	76.8°
Chainstay / rear center	439 mm
Wheelbase	1202 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	23.8 mm
Reach	425 mm
Stack	618 mm
Standover height	785 mm

Geometry · MD

Seat tube	410 mm
Effective top tube	599 mm
Head tube	110 mm
Head-tube angle	63.5°
Seat-tube angle	76.5°
Chainstay / rear center	439 mm
Wheelbase	1229 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	23.9 mm
Reach	450 mm
Stack	622 mm
Standover height	809 mm

Geometry · LG

Seat tube	440 mm
Effective top tube	627 mm
Head tube	125 mm
Head-tube angle	63.5°
Seat-tube angle	76.5°
Chainstay / rear center	449 mm
Wheelbase	1270 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	23.9 mm
Reach	475 mm
Stack	636 mm
Standover height	807 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	470 mm
Effective top tube	659 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	63.5°
Seat-tube angle	76.5°
Chainstay / rear center	449 mm
Wheelbase	1305 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	24 mm
Reach	505 mm
Stack	645 mm
Standover height	807 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.