2026 Salsa Notch Deore 12 - Silver

Take another lap with Notch Deore 12, an enduro ebike built for relishing the descent and basking in the climb back up - again and again. Its durable 6061-T6 aluminum frame is built on balanced enduro geometry for confidence and pedaling comfort. Notch's 160mm of Split Pivot rear suspension feels plush and efficient out on the trail, complemented by a 170mm fork for big hits. Bosch's Performance Line CX drive system delivers 85Nm of torque for winching up the steepest shuttle trails, and a 500Wh internal battery keeps the good times rolling all day. Our on-bike storage lets you bring a bottle, tube, and tool on every ride - and leave the sweaty hip pack at home. Shimano's time-tested Deore 12-speed drivetrain delivers smooth, precise shifts and has all the gear range you'll need for sawtooth route profiles. Notch: The sun might give up before you do.

• Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification

Features

Electric Assist

• It makes more rides possible
• It gives riders the confidence to extend their range
• It's FUN

On-Bike Storage

• Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body

Split Pivot Suspension System

• Allows us to tune the pedaling and braking forces independently
• Maximizes pedaling and braking performance without compromising either
• Results in optimal pedaling efficiency and traction when braking

Split Pivot +

• Multiple travel classes in one chassis provides riders with the opportunity to adapt their bikes to various adventures

Flip Chip

• Provides the ability to alternate wheel and tire sizes
• Riders can adjust for their terrain, or desired handling characteristics

Suspension Kinematics

• Lively, responsive ride feel with good bottom-out resistance
• Free, active, and uniform suspension feel under braking
• Efficient pedaling, stellar climbing traction, supple small-bump performance
• Tunable for all riders

Frame Protection

• Our products are built from experience - we've been there enough to know that a carbon fork can benefit from added protection just as much as the downtube on a suspension bike.

Frame Specs

• Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 29 x 2.2-2.6" (55-66mm)
• Alternate Wheel/Tire Sizes 27.5 x 2.6-2.8" (66-71mm) **rear only in H flip chip setting with 160mm fork and crank arms ≤165mm
• Max Tire Outer Diameter Tire Clearance Frame: 29 x 2.6"; Tire Clearance Fork: Max tire diameter: 770mm / max tire width: 81mm
• Suspension Fork Length (Travel) 580-606mm A2C (160-190mm travel, up to 200mm travel with dual-crown fork)
• Rigid Fork Length N/A
• Fork Offset 44mm
• Rear Spacing 12 x 148mm
• Rear Axle Size ø12 x 188mm, TP=1.0, TL=13
• Rear Brake (Rotor) 74mm post mount (200-220mm rotor)
• Front Brake (Rotor) 74mm post mount (200-220mm rotor)
• Headset - Upper ZS56 / 28.6
• Headset - Lower ZS66 / 40
• Rear Shock Size 205 x 65mm
• Shock Mount, Fore Trunnion
• Front Spacing 15 x 110mm
• Front Axle Size Maxle Stealth: 15 x 110mm, TP=M15x1.5, TL=9mm, 158mm overall length
• Steerer Tube 1.125 - 1.8" tapered
• Crown Race 69mm
• Seatpost 30.9mm
• Dropper Post Compatible Yes (internal)
• Seatpost Clamp 35.0mm
• Max Post Insertion SM: 235mm / MD: 260mm / LG: 285mm / XL: 310mm
• Front Derailleur Clamp N/A
• Front Derailleur Type N/A
• Derailluer Hanger Universal Deraileur Hanger (UDH w/ ø30mm washer)
• Bottom Bracket Bosch BDU37
• Crankset (Max Ring) 34t
• Bottle Mounts 1 in main triangle

Additional Features

6061-T6 Alloy Frame

Notch's aluminum alloy tubing is developed specifically for the Notch frame, and is heat-treated to T6 alloy standards for extra strength and durability.

Split Pivot Rear Suspension

Split Pivot provides a host of impressive suspension characteristics because the system isolates pedaling forces and braking forces from each other, allowing us to tune and optimize the bike for both independently. The concentric rear axle pivot, in conjunction with precise wheel link, brake link, and control link placement, results in excellent bump compliance and pedaling efficiency, smooth and predictable braking throughout travel, and maximum traction.

Split Pivot+ Design Methodology

The Split Pivot+ design methodology allows our engineers to optimize a frame for more than one travel class. This means you can swap control and shock links, in addition to the rear shock and fork, for more or less travel. You can set up Notch for 160-180mm of rear travel and a 160-190mm fork (up to 200mm travel with dual-crown fork). One frame, multiple bikes.

Bosch Performance Line CX Drive System

Notch runs on Bosch's Performance Line CX with smart system, a Class 1 motor that delivers electric assist up to 20 mph/32 kph. The Performance Line CX comes packed with features you'll appreciate out on the trail: an eMTB tune with loads of torque, Smart Walk Assist for pushing up steep tracks, and Hill Hold to prevent rollback. This mid-drive setup also keeps the motor's weight low and centered on the bike for neutral handling.

85Nm max torque

The Bosch Performance Line CX system delivers up to 85Nm of assist, with four customizable assist levels and an integrated speed sensor to control torque output.

500Wh Internal Battery

The Bosch PowerTube 500 battery offers enough range to hit lap after lap. It's also fully encased in the downtube for added stiffness and a nice, clean look.

Flip Chip

Easily adjust Notch's bottom bracket height (7.5mm) and head tube angle (0.5 degrees) to suit your preferences, terrain, or wheel and tire size.

On-bike Cargo

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.

Internal Routing

Internal routing for dropper and shift cable housing and brake hoses gives Notch a clean look and helps keep cables from catching on the trail.

29 x 2.6" Tire Clearance

Hold your line on steep, loose terrain with clearance for large tires.

Molded Frame Protection

Take the “ding” out of riding with durable, custom-fit frame protection pieces in high-wear and damage-prone areas.

SRAM UDH Compatible

This derailleur hanger design optimizes shifting performance and makes it much easier to replace a bent or broken hanger.

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This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.