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Notch C GX Eagle Transmission
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with high-end components.
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$8,699| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 180mm front |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Motor | Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 625Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Feb 2026 · Griffin Hales
The frame and motor are the stars, with terrific performance from a supporting cast of top-tier components. The Notch C is a composed machine that can tackle the toughest downhill lines. The Salsa Notch eMTB is a big bike built for big, adventurous rides. It’s equipped with a murderer’s row of tech designed to let
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.
Aug 2025
Thre new Salsa Notch is a 180mm travel eMTB powered by a Bosch CX motor.
May 2025 · Ron Koch
In this long-term review, we test the Salsa Notch Deore 12—a 170mm Bosch-powered eMTB with modular suspension and dual-crown compatibility. Find out how it climbs, descends, and stacks up against the competition.
Apr 2025 · Zach Overholt
Salsa is ready for dirt season with a refreshed line of mountain bikes and eMTBs.
May 2024
| The Salsa Notch is a solid aggressive enduro eMTB, but will not be the most inspiring bike for riders who don’t have gravity-fed descents.
| Frame | Notch Carbon, Carbon BB Standard: Bosch, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Ultimate, 180mm Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate |
| Bottom Bracket | Bosch BDU38 |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-721 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.8" tapered steerer |
| Stem | Aluminum CNC |
| Handlebar | Salsa Guide Carbon |
| Saddle | WTB Solano, Medium, Steel SL, Fusion Form |
| Seatpost | TranzX REVERSE, SM: 160mm travel; MD: 180mm travel; LG–XL: 210mm travel, 30.9mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmssion |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle E-MTB ISIS Arms w/ SRAM XX 34t T-Type Direct Mount Chainring. MRP 1x CS2 32-36t chainguide for Bosch BDU38 |
| Shifters | AXS Pod Controller, right, w/ MatchMaker X Clamp |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmssion, 10–52t, 12-speed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmssion Flattop |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth Type: SRAM Maven Ultimate Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth |
| Rims | WTB CZR Carbon i30, 32h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | WTB HTZ, 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | WTB HTZ, 12x148mm |
| Tires | Front: Teravail Kessel 29x2.5", Durable Plus casing, WTB TCS Sealant included, Rear: Teravail Kessel 29x2.5", Durable Plus casing, WTB TCS Sealant included |
| Disc Rotors | 74mm post-mount (Ø200-220mm) |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX, BDU38 Universal Mount |
|---|---|
| Battery | 625Wh |
| Charger | Yes |
| Lights | No |
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First added September 6
Last updated May 30