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.

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

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