2025 Salsa

Notch C Deore 12

Bosch CX Line motor performs great. Power for uphills, smooth integration with pedaling.

Frame design. Burly build meant for Enduro and downhill riding. The carbon design is rock solid and has flip chip adjustability.

Value for what you get. Top tier suspension and transmission, full carbon setup, and under $9K where many similar builds are charging $10k+

Split Pivot design. Optimal performance from the suspension and brakes, with the ability to finetune and alter your suspension if you want to upgrade to a coil shock.

Heavy duty application, relatively light

Powerful brakes. The SRAM Maven’s have terrific bite for quick and effective braking.

The bike can add on the Bosch Powermore 250 for another 40% battery capacity

Sizing runs large. Consult the sizing chart carefully before committing.

Battery is on the small size these days, but it keeps weight low, and the system is range extender compatible if you need more capacity.

Lightest full-power eMTB tested (49 lb)

Ultra-adaptable platform (160-200mm fork, 150-180mm rear travel)

Excellent suspension performance (ZEB/Vivid Air combo)

Powerful and tunable Bosch Gen5 CX motor with AUTO mode

Long battery range (1,700m climbing on a charge)

Stiff and capable chassis, hides travel well

Brakes with 220mm rotors provide consistent power

Carbon WTB CZR rims tough and stiff

Stock Teravail Kessel tires prone to punctures

220mm rotors may be too powerful for lighter riders, cause brake rub

Cassette unthreaded from freehub due to motor torque (potential reliability issue)

High price (12,500 CAD for top model)

Long wheelbase may not suit all riders

ZEB fork less poppy for lighter bikes