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2025 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

$2,559$3,199
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetApex
MotorMAHLE hub-drive
Battery250Wh
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Confluence Apex 1
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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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Highest gear

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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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Bikerumor
Salsa Cycles Launches All-New Confluence Gravel E-bike w/ Better Motor & Storage Options

Nov 2025 · Ron Frazelle

Minnesota's Salsa Cycles launches an updated version of their Confluence gravel eBike whic comes in flat or drop-bar options.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Confluence, Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Confluence Carbon, Carbon

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB-4000, 68mm BSA threaded

Headset

FSA

Stem

Salsa Guide

Handlebar

Salsa Cowbell

Saddle

WTB Volt

Seatpost

Promax SP-2016, 27.2mm

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

Flat-mount

Electric Components
Motor

MAHLE X35+

Battery

250Wh

Charger

Yes

Accessories
Lights

No

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First added September 6

Last updated May 30