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2024 Salsa

Notch Deore 12

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

5999 US$(5234 €)
Weight26,8 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 170mm front
ForkRockShox Domain Gold RC
ShockFox Float X Performance
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
MotorBosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive
Battery500Wh
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Notch Deore 12
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Gearing

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)

47 km/h

Notch Deore 12

41 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Sizing
SM

157cm – 170cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 191cm

XL

188cm +

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Reviews
NSMB
Salsa Notch eMTB tested to the limits

ago 2025

Thre new Salsa Notch is a 180mm travel eMTB powered by a Bosch CX motor.

Highs
  • Lightest full-power eMTB tested at 49 lb / 22.2 kg

  • All-carbon frame with 180/170 mm travel

  • Ultra-adaptable platform (160-200mm fork, 150-180mm rear travel)

  • Powerful brakes with 220mm rotors front and rear, consistent performance

  • Bosch Performance CX motor with 100Nm torque, tunable power delivery

  • Excellent suspension: stable, ground-hugging, energetic feel

  • Fit well despite long reach due to steep seat tube angle

  • Easy setup and dial-in

  • Long range: 1,700m climbing on single charge with AUTO mode

  • Robust WTB CZR carbon rims with raised nipple beds

Lows
  • Stock Teravail Kessel tires prone to punctures

  • Brakes too powerful for lighter riders, risk of going over bars; brake rub due to rotor expansion

  • Freehub failure: cassette unthreaded, lockring jammed, caused heat and smoke

  • High price: $12,500 CAD for top model

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Mountain Bike Action
Salsa Cycles Notch Deore 12 Long Term Review – A Spicy Long-Travel Electric Machine - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

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.

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Loam Wolf
Review: Salsa Notch Deore eMTB

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.

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Bikerumor
Salsa Cycle's Spicy New Moraine and Notch are Fun, Versatile Full Boinger eMTBs

abr 2024 · Ron Frazelle

At this year's Sea Otter Classic, Ron went to check out Salsa Cycle's brand-new full-suspension eBikes, the Moraine and Notch.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Notch Aluminum

BB StandardBosch, Press Fit

Hanger StandardUDH

Tire Clearance2.6"

ColorSilver

Fork

RockShox Domain Gold RC, 170mm

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float X Performance Series

Bottom Bracket

Bosch BDU37

Headset

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

Stem

Salsa Guide 40mm

Handlebar

RaceFace Chester, 780mm wide, 20mm rise

Saddle

WTB Solano, Medium, Fusion Form, steel rail

Seatpost

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

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore M6100-SGS

Front Derailleur

N/A

Crank

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

Shifters

Shimano Deore M6100

Cassette

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

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100 HYPERGLIDE+

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore M6100

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i30 Tough, TCS

Front Hub

Shimano TC500-15-B, 32h

Rear Hub

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)

Disc Rotors

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

Electric Components
Motor

Bosch Performance Line CX - BDU37

Battery

500Wh

Charger

Yes

Accessories
Lights

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.

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