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Notch Deore 12
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro e-bike with upper mid-range components.
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$5,999| Weight | 26.8 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 170mm front |
| Fork | RockShox Domain Gold RC |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Motor | Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | 500Wh |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
157cm – 170cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 191cm
188cm +
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Aug 2025
Thre new Salsa Notch is a 180mm travel eMTB powered by a Bosch CX motor.
Lightweight for full-power eMTB (49 lb)
All-carbon frame including rocker link
Ultra-adaptable platform (160-200mm fork, 150-180mm rear travel)
Powerful 100Nm Bosch CX motor with tunable power delivery
Excellent suspension (RockShox ZEB/Vivid Air) with easy setup
Large 220mm rotors with metallic pads for consistent braking
Comfortable cockpit and fit despite long reach
Climbs and descends confidently, handles rough terrain well
Stock tires (Teravail Kessel) not durable enough for aggressive riding
Cassette unthreading issue due to freehub failure under motor power
Brakes are too powerful for lighter riders; risk of going over bars
Brake rub from large rotors expanding/contracting
High price (12,500 CAD)
Limited market awareness in some regions
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.
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.
Apr 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.
| Frame | Notch Aluminum BB Standard: Bosch, Press Fit Hanger Standard: UDH Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Domain Gold RC, 170mm Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Type: Dropper |
| 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 Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| 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) |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX - BDU37 |
|---|---|
| Battery | 500Wh |
| Charger | Yes |
| Lights | No |
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| 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. |
First added 20 April
Last updated 2 August
Not listed for 315 days