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 sub-50lb full-power eMTB

Excellent suspension performance on climbs and descents

Powerful and consistent brakes with 220mm rotors and heat sink

Bosch Performance CX motor with tunable power delivery

Adaptable geometry with adjustable travel range

Comfortable fit for 5'9" rider despite long reach

Stock Teravail Kessel tires prone to punctures

Brakes too powerful for lighter rider; brake rub due to large rotors

Cassette unthreading issue caused by freehub bearing failure

High price (12,500 CAD for top model)

Freehub not robust enough for motor torque