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    MSRP
    $2,699
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Gravel, E-Bike
    Weight
    32.5 lbs
    2.3
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Carbon
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c
    Clearance
    50c
    Tektro Mechanical Disc
    MAHLE hub-drive
    250Wh
    Altus
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Confluence Flat Bar Altus is an aluminum frame gravel e-bike with modest components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Confluence Flat Bar Altus
    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 Flat Bar Altus

    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

    ColorBlack

    Fork

    Confluence Carbon, Carbon

    Bottom Bracket

    RPM Cartridge Bottom Bracket

    Headset

    FSA

    Stem

    Salsa Guide

    Handlebar

    Salsa Salt Flat

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Promax SP-2016

    TypeRigid

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus M2000

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    Crank

    FSA Vero Pro, 40t

    Shifters

    Shimano Altus M2010

    Cassette

    Shimano HG200-9, 9-speed, 11–36t

    Chain

    KMC Z9

    Brakes

    Tektro MD-U510/MD-U310

    TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro RS360A

    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 TR160-22, 160 mm, 6-bolt

    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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