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2024 Salsa

Confluence Apex 1

An aluminum frame gravel e-bike with upper mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,199
Weight33.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
MotorMAHLE hub-drive
Battery250Wh
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Terrain
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Confluence Apex 1

36 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
49cm

4'7" – 5'0"

51cm

4'10" – 5'3"

53cm

5'1" – 5'7"

55cm

5'4" – 5'9"

57cm

5'8" – 6'1"

60cm

5'11" – 6'4"

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Salsa Cycles Gets Electric with Confluence Light e-Gravel Bike, More eBikes Coming

Feb 2024 · Zach Overholt

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Confluence, Aluminum

Tire Clearance50c

ColorAvocado Green

Fork

Confluence Carbon, Carbon

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB-4000

Headset

FSA

Stem

Salsa Guide

Handlebar

Salsa Cowbell

Saddle

WTB Volt

Seatpost

Promax SP-2016

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex 1

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

FSA Omega Megaexo, 40t

Shifters

SRAM Apex 1 x 11

Cassette

SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11–42t

Chain

SRAM PC-1110

Brakes

Tektro MD-C550

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Apex

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i23, 32h

Front Hub

WTB Serra

Rear Hub

MAHLE X35+

Tires

Front: Teravail Washburn 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, wire bead, Rear: Teravail Washburn 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, wire bead

Disc Rotors

Tektro R160S02M, 160mm

Electric Components
Motor

MAHLE X35+

Battery

250Wh

Remote

Minimal and intuitive controller displays battery status and allows you to cycle through assist modes with one button.

Charger

Yes

Accessories
Lights

No

Racks

Attach front and rear racks to your Confluence for serious cargo capacity, or use the sleeker Three-Pack mounts for extra water bottles or our EXP Series Anything Cage HD to pack a cooking kit, extra layers, or whatever else you dream up.

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