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.

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