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

All-carbon frame

Ultra-adaptable platform with adjustable travel

Excellent suspension (ZEB/Vivid Air combo)

Powerful and consistent brakes (220mm rotors)

Bosch Performance CX motor with 100Nm

Impressive climbing range (1,700m on a charge)

Stiff and stable chassis

Long wheelbase for stability

Customizable motor settings via Flow app (Dynamic and AUTO)

Comfortable cockpit with in-house carbon bars

Stock tires (Teravail Kessel) prone to punctures

Cassette unthreading issue due to freehub bearing migration

Brakes too powerful for lighter rider (may cause over-the-bars)

Large rotors cause occasional brake rub

High cost ($12,500 CAD)

EMTB not for everyone (purchase justification questioned)