Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Instinct Powerplay SL Alloy 70 BC Edition
Packed with power, not pounds.
Pickup available at Neighbourhood Sports
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Our take on the Instinct Powerplay SL:
The Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL A70 BC Edition is a lightweight e‑mountain bike built specifically for aggressive BC trail riding. It delivers the handling and feel of a modern trail bike, with just enough assist to ride farther, faster, and steeper.
Powered by Rocky Mountain’s Dyname™ S4 Lite drive system and a 480 Wh removable battery, this bike provides smooth, natural assistance without the weight and bulk of a full‑power e‑bike. With 150 mm of rear travel, a 160 mm fork, and RIDE‑4 adjustable geometry, it’s designed to be pushed hard on technical climbs and fast, demanding descents.
This BC Edition build comes trail‑ready with aggressive suspension, powerful brakes, and durable components chosen for steep, rough terrain. If you want an e‑bike that still rides like a real mountain bike, this is it.
Specifications:
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
Shock:
SM-XL: Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select+ | 230x60mm | XS: Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate | 210x55mm | Sealed Bearing Eyelet | 25x8mm F Hardware
Front travel (mm):
160
Rear travel (mm):
150
Handlebar:
Rocky Mountain AM | 760mm Width | 25mm Rise | 9° Backsweep | 5° Upsweep | 35 Clamp
Grips:
ODI Elite Pro Lock On
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
Shifters:
Sram AXS Pod Controller
Rear derailleur:
Sram GX Eagle Transmission Wireless
Brakes:
Sram Code Bronze Stealth 4 Piston | Metal Pads
Cassette:
Sram GX Eagle Transmission 10-52T
Chain:
Sram GX Eagle Transmission
Crankset:
Race Face Turbine Cinch | 34T T-Type Ring | 30mm Spindle | XS - XL = 165mm
Bottom bracket:
Race Face BB92 30mm
Rims:
Race Face ARC 30 | 32H | Cushcore Trail Tire Inserts | Lightweight | Tire & Rim Protection
Front hub:
Novatec D791SB Sealed Boost 15mm
Rear hub:
DT Swiss 370 Boost 148mm | 18T Star-Ratchet
Front tire:
Maxxis Assegai 2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Rear tire:
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra EXO+ Tubeless Ready
Power unit
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
Display:
Rocky Mountain Jumbotron | Drive System Customization | Battery & Assist Level | Trip | Speed | Cadence | Top Tube Integration
Battery:
480 Wh Removable Integrated Li-Ion
Charger:
Rocky Mountain Powerplay FAST Charger | 4A | 48V | Higo Deep Socket Connector

