Rocky Mountain

2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 70

Previous used estimate

$6,904 - $7,103

Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.

2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 70

Value Guide market data · 2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 70

12-month projected trend

19%

Direction and magnitude, not judgment

vs. category average

10%

Drops faster than category avg

Price over time - 2025 Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon 70

$9.7k$5.3k$979MSRPMSRPYr 1Yr 2Yr 3Yr 4Yr 5Yr 6Yr 7Yr 7Yr 8Yr 9Yr 10Yr 11Yr 12Yr 13Yr 14Yr 14Yr 15Yr 16Yr 17Yr 18Yr 19Yr 20Yr 20

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Overview

About this bike

The Instinct Powerplay SL Carbon packs a punch in a lightweight package. Powered by the all-new Dyname S4 Lite drive system, this bike rides like a trail bike with the power to explore further than ever before. With adjustable geometry, refined suspension kinematics, and MX compatibility, the Carbon Instinct Powerplay SL delivers unreal levels of playfulness and agility, lap after lap... after lap. Wheel size: - Size X-Small: 27.5-inch - Sizes Small – X-Large: 29-inch

Specifications

Subtype
Electric Mountain
Category
E-Bike
Component Fork
Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance Elite Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
Component Hubs
Front Hub: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm/Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Component Rims
Race Face ARC 30 | 28H | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
Component Size
X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Component Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Product Family
Instinct Powerplay
Component Chain
Sram GX Eagle Transmission
Component Color
Pour Some Sugar on Me/UD Carbon/Ziggy Stardust, Cry Baby/Sweet Dreams/Black Dog
Component Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Component Motor
Dyname S4 Lite Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 550w Max Power | 65Nm | Rocky Mountain Micro Remote | Low RPM - High Efficiency class 1 eMTB System | Designed in Canada
Component Brakes
Sram Code Silver Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Component Saddle
WTB Volt Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails
Component Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Component Battery
480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Component Charger
Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector
Component Headset
FSA Orbit NO.85 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
Component Crankset
Race Face Turbine Cinch | 34T T-Type Ring | 30mm Spindle | XS - XL = 165mm
Component Seatpost
Fox Transfer Performance Elite Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 120mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 180mm | XL = 210mm
Component Shifters
Sram AXS Pod Controller
Component Handlebar
Race Face Turbine | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Component Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
Component Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
Component Rear Shock
SM-XL: Fox Float X Performance Elite Series | 230x57.5mm | XS: Fox Float Performance Elite Series | 210x52.5mm | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Component Tape Grips
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Component Wheel Size
27.5-inch, 29-Inch
Component Bottom Bracket
Race Face BB92 30mm
Component Rear Derailleur
Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless
Component Cassette Freewheel
Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Component Controller Display
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
Rear Shock
SM-XL: Fox Float X Performance Elite Series | 230x57.5mm | XS: Fox Float Performance Elite Series | 210x52.5mm | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware | Size-Specific tune in FAQ
Hubs
Front Hub: Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm/Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Rims
Race Face ARC 30 | 28H | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
Crankset
Race Face Turbine Cinch | 34T T-Type Ring | 30mm Spindle | XS - XL = 165mm
Bottom Bracket
Race Face BB92 30mm
Chain
Sram GX Eagle Transmission
Seatpost
Fox Transfer Performance Elite Dropper 30.9mm | XS - SM = 120mm | MD = 150mm | LG = 180mm | XL = 210mm
Saddle
WTB Volt Fusion Form 142 | Cromoly Rails
Handlebar
Race Face Turbine | XS = 760mm | SM - XL = 780mm Width | 20mm Rise | 8° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35mm Clamp
Headset
FSA Orbit NO.85 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
Rear Derailleur
Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl
Stem
Rocky Mountain 35 CNC | 0° Rise | All Sizes = 40mm
Brakes
Sram Code Silver Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Fork
Fox 36 Float EVOL GRIP X Performance Elite Series 150mm | 27.5 = 37mm Offset | 29 = 44mm Offset
Frame
SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon | Integrated Display | Mid-High Pivot Smoothlink Suspension System | Press Fit BB | RIDE-4™ Adjustable Geometry | 145mm Travel | SMOOTHWALL™ Carbon Rear Triangle
Shifters
Sram AXS Pod Controller
Tape/Grips
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
Motor
Dyname S4 Lite Mountain Bike Drive | 250w Nominal Power | 550w Max Power | 65Nm | 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
Battery
480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Color
Cry Baby/Sweet Dreams/Black Dog
Size
X-Large
Wheel Size
29-Inch
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0
Cassette/Freewheel
Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Controller/Display
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
Front Tire
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready | Tubeless Set Up | Sealant Incl

What to check when buying used

Inspection

Frame condition

Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.

Inspection

Drivetrain wear

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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.

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