Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Rocky Mountain
2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90
Previous used estimate
$6,247 - $6,427
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90
12-month projected trend
19%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
8%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay Carbon 90
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Overview
About this bike
If you’re looking to venture into the alpine or explore a new zone, the Instinct Powerplay will inspire you to go farther and seek out new adventures. The Instinct Powerplay is built for exploration. Versatile geometry, dialed kinematics and powered by our Dyname 4.0 drive system, you’ll be riding bigger days than ever before. Shred more of everything - Total trail versatility meets highpower. The Instinct Powerplay shares every element of the original Instinct that makes it our most popular bike ever. Versatile geometry, dialed kinematics, and on-the-go adjustability. It’s all right here, and it’s powered by our Dyname 4.0 motor and a removable battery. The new standard in E-bike power - The Dyname 4.0 motor is powerful, delivers big torque, and is long-lasting. That means faster climbs, punchier accelerations, and a longer-lasting battery than, well, anyone. Ride further than ever, and drop every other e-bike out there. With the Dyname 4.0 drive, the power is always yours. Slim and simple E-bike controls - A simple and low-key top-tube display mount keeps you in the know at all times. Battery, assistance level, adjustability. It’s right where you need it, and it’s outta harm’s way.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Electric Mountain
- Category
- E-Bike
- Component Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory Series 150mm | 44mm Offset
- Component Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Rear: DT Swiss Hybrid 350 Boost 148mm | 24T Star-Ratchet
- Component Rims
- Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Component Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
- Product Family
- Instinct Powerplay
- Component Chain
- Shimano M8100
- Component Color
- Black Dog/In The Navy/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
- Component Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | RIDE-4 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL Carbon Rear Triangle
- Component Motor
- Dyname 4.0 Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 108Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
- Component Brakes
- Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT86 203mm | R:Shimano RT86 203mm
- Component Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Component Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142
- Component Spokes
- F: DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | R: DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
- Component Battery
- 720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | 100% Charged in 3:55 (4A) / 7:35 (2A) | 80% Charged in 2:55 (4A) / 6:05 (2A)
- Component Charger
- Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector | Overtimepack Compatible (Dyname 4)
- Component Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Era Cinch 34T | 30mm Spindle | Crank Length = 170mm
- Component Seatpost
- Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
- Component Shifters
- Shimano XTR
- Component Handlebar
- Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
- Component Rear Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Component Front Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Component Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
- Component Tape Grips
- ODI Elite Pro Lock On
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB89 30mm
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
- Component Controller Display
- Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
- Rear Shock
- Fox Float X Factory | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | All Sizes = 210x55mm | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
- Hubs
- Front: Rocky Mountain Sealed Boost 15mm Rear: DT Swiss Hybrid 350 Boost 148mm | 24T Star-Ratchet
- Rims
- Race Face ARC Carbon 31 | 32H | Tubeless Ready - Tape / Valves Incl
- Crankset
- Race Face Era Cinch 34T | 30mm Spindle | Crank Length = 170mm
- Pedals
- Sold Separately
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face BB89 30mm
- Chain
- Shimano M8100
- Seatpost
- Fox Transfer Factory Series 30.9mm | SM = 125mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 175mm | XL = 200mm
- Saddle
- WTB Volt Race 142
- Handlebar
- Race Face Next R | 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 4° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
- Headset
- FSA Orbit NO.57E | Sealed Stainless 36°x45° Bearings | 30.2mm x 41mm x 7.1mm Upper | 40mm x 51.8mm x 7.5mm Lower | 1.5" Crown Race
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano XTR
- Rear Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
- Stem
- Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40m
- Brakes
- Shimano XTR Trail 4 Piston | IceTec Metal Pads | F:Shimano RT86 203mm | R:Shimano RT86 203mm
- Fork
- Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP2 Factory Series 150mm | 44mm Offset
- Frame
- SMOOTHWALL Carbon | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | RIDE-4 Adjustable Geometry + Suspension Rate | 140mm Travel. SMOOTHWALL Carbon Rear Triangle
- Shifters
- Shimano XTR
- Tape/Grips
- ODI Elite Pro Lock On
- Motor
- Dyname 4.0 Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 108Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
- Charger
- Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector | Overtimepack Compatible (Dyname 4)
- Battery
- 720 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion | 100% Charged in 3:55 (4A) / 7:35 (2A) | 80% Charged in 2:55 (4A) / 6:05 (2A)
- Color
- Black Dog/In The Navy/One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer
- Size
- X-Large
- Spokes
- F: DT Swiss Champion 2.0 | R: DT Swiss Alpine 2.3/2.0
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Shimano XTR 12s 10-51T
- Controller/Display
- Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
- Front Tire
- F: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready // R: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Battery health
Request battery cycle count, capacity diagnostics, and motor service records.