Salsa's light gravel ebike enables more rides, more miles, and more fun on a wide range of terrain.
It starts with a MAHLE X30 hub-drive motor that is lightweight and diskreet, yet packs 45Nm of torque — think of it as a tailwind everywhere you go. Confluence's geometry keeps you comfortable and stable on all those extra miles at higher speeds. It is equipped with all the mounts for supplying bigger rides or if you want to take the long, gravel-strewn route to work.
If your favorite routes include especially rowdy roads, Confluence accommodates a 40mm suspension fork, dropper post, and 700c x 50mm tires for confident control. The Shimano CUES 1 x 10 drivetrain delivers smooth, accurate shifts and is durable enough to deal with a new daily gravel habit.
Confluence's aluminum alloy tubing is developed specifically for the Confluence frame, and is heat-treated to T6 alloy standards for extra strength and durability. The Confluence 2.0 carbon fiber fork is lightweight, comfortable, cargo-ready, and gives you 50mm of tire clearance to play with. Confluence is designed for stability and confidence on gravel at the higher average speeds riders experience on ebikes. An inclusive fit approach with low standover accommodates a wide range of bodies, abilities, and fit preferences.
This Class 1 rear hub-drive motor delivers electric assist up to 20mph/32kph, and has a smoother top-end than the previous-generation X35+. It is also one of the lightest ebike systems in-market at 1.9kg, and its low-profile appearance means that Confluence looks like a regular gravel bike. Enjoy up to 45Nm of assist that feels natural, not overwhelming. The MAHLE X30 system offers three assist levels, and sensors detect when you are pedaling to moderate the level of support generated at the hub.
MAHLE's 237Wh iX2 battery is nestled inside Confluence's downtube for added security and stiffness. This battery size hits the ideal combination of efficiency and weight for what Salsa designed Confluence to do. Increase your range with MAHLE'S External Battery Ex1 range extender (sold separately). Simply attach it to your bottle cage bolts for an extra 171Wh of adventure. A minimal and intuitive HMI compact remote top tube controller displays battery status and allows you to cycle through assist modes with one button. MAHLE eShifters let you cycle through assist modes and more without taking your hands off the handlebar.
The MAHLE system offers ANT+ connectivity for third party devices, and Bluetooth for app integration. MAHLE's MySmartBike app allows for customisation, metrics, mapping, and more. Confluence fits up to 700c x 50mm tires front and rear so you can ride those lesser-traveled tracks. 700c x 42mm maximum tire clearance when equipped with fenders. Attach a rack to your Confluence for serious cargo capacity, or use the sleeker Three-Pack mounts for extra water bottles or Salsa's EXP Series Anything Cage HD to pack a cooking kit or extra layers.
Features:
- Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification
- 6061-T6 aluminum frame
- Carbon fiber fork
- Suspension corrected for 40mm gravel suspension forks
- MAHLE X30 class 1 hub-drive system
- 250Wh internal battery
- Capable of up to 421Wh with range extender (sold separately)
- HMI compact remote top tube controller
- Handlebar-mounted controls
- Massive 700c x 50mm tire clearance