2025 Salsa

Notch 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.

Long wheelbase, very stable

Light for a full-power eMTB at 49 lb / 22.2 kg

Excellent suspension platform (ZEB/Vivid Air)

Powerful brakes with 220mm rotors and metallic pads

Bosch Performance CX motor with 100Nm

Customizable motor behavior (Dynamic pickup adjustment)

AUTO mode for extended range

1,700m climbing on a single charge achieved

Easy to set up and ride

Great on tech climbs and fast descents

Comfortable cockpit and comfortable fit despite long reach

Stock tires (Teravail Kessel) prone to punctures

Brakes too powerful for lighter riders, prone to brake rub in cold weather

Cassette unthreading issue due to freehub bearing failure under motor torque

High-end model expensive at 12,500 CAD