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    MSRP
    $4,999
    $5,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Enduro, E-BikeEnduro, E-Bike
    Weight
    57.3 lbs59.0 lbs
    5.2
    5.3
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour ZeronRockShox Domain Gold RC
    Shock
    RockShox Deluxe SelectFox Float X Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-driveBosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive
    500Wh500Wh
    Groupset
    CUES, FSADeore, FSA
    Drivetrain
    1 × 101 × 12
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    160mm170mm
    Rear Travel
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    Brand Site

    salsacycles.com

    salsacycles.com

    Summary
    The Salsa Notch Cues 10 and Salsa Notch Deore 12 are both 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bikes. The Notch Deore 12 has better components, a better fork, and a 1 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    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)

    27 mph

    Notch Cues 10

    29 mph

    Notch Deore 12

    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

    Notch Aluminum

    BB StandardBosch, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorCharcoal Black

    Notch Aluminum

    BB StandardBosch, Press Fit

    Hanger StandardUDH

    Tire Clearance2.6"

    ColorCharcoal Black

    Fork

    SR Suntour ZERON36 Boost EQ, 160mm

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Domain Gold RC, 170mm

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Rockshox Deluxe Select

    Fox Float X Performance Series

    Bottom Bracket

    Bosch BDU37

    Bosch BDU37

    Headset

    ACROS AZX-721 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.5" tapered steerer

    ACROS AZX-721 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.8" tapered steerer

    Stem

    Salsa Guide 40mm

    Salsa Guide 40mm

    Handlebar

    RaceFace Chester, SM, MD: 780mm wide, 20mm rise; LG, XL: 780mm wide, 35mm rise

    RaceFace Chester, 780mm wide, 20mm rise

    Saddle

    WTB Solano, Medium, Fusion Form, steel rail

    WTB Solano, Medium, Fusion Form, steel rail

    Seatpost

    Tranz X YSP18, SM: 150mm travel; MD, LG, XL: 170mm travel

    Tranz X YSP18, SM: 150mm travel; MD, LG, XL: 170mm travel

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano U6000 SHADOW RD+

    Shimano Deore M6100-SGS

    Front Derailleur

    N/A

    N/A

    Crank

    FSA CK-762 w/ 55mm CL, 104 BCD spider & MegaTooth 34t steel chainring. MRP 1x SL TR2 for Bosch Performance Line CX BDU37

    FSA CK-762 w/ RaceFace direct-mount chainring, 34t. MRP 1x SL TR2 for Bosch Performance Line CX BDU37

    Shifters

    Shimano U6000-10R

    Shimano Deore M6100

    Cassette

    Shimano LINKGLIDE LG400, 11–48t, 10-speed

    Shimano Deore M6100-12, 10–51t, 12-speed

    Chain

    Shimano LG500 LINKGLIDE

    Shimano Deore M6100 HYPERGLIDE+

    Brakes

    Shimano MT420

    Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M4100

    Shimano Deore M6100

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i30 Tough, TCS

    WTB ST i30 Tough, TCS

    Front Hub

    Shimano TC500-15-B, 32h

    Shimano TC500-15-B, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Shimano TC500-MS-B, 32h

    Shimano TC500-MS-B, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.6", Ultra Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant included (tubes installed), Rear: Teravail Warwick 29 x 2.5", Ultra Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant included (tubes installed)

    Front: Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.6", Ultra Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant included (tubes installed), Rear: Teravail Warwick 29 x 2.5", Ultra Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant included (tubes installed)

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT64, Center Lock (220mm front and rear)

    Shimano Deore RT64, Center Lock (220mm front and rear)

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Bosch Performance Line CX - BDU37

    Bosch Performance Line CX - BDU37

    Battery

    500Wh

    500Wh

    Accessories
    Lights

    No

    No

    Racks

    Notch gives you a dedicated spot in the frame for your bottle, multi-tool, and spare tube so you can leave your hip pack at home.

    Notch gives you a dedicated spot in the frame for your bottle, multi-tool, and spare tube so you can leave your hip pack at home.

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