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    MSRP
    $3,199
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    Category
    Gravel, E-Bike
    Weight
    33.0 lbs
    2.8
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    50c
    Tektro Mechanical Disc
    MAHLE hub-drive
    250Wh
    Apex
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Confluence Apex 1 is an aluminum frame gravel e-bike with upper mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Confluence Apex 1
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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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