2027 Salsa Confluence 10 - Midnight Blue

Confluence is Salsa's light electric gravel bike. It's built to bring confidence to riders who want to squeeze more adventure into each day - think bonus miles, taking every tempting side road, and lowering the stakes on longer gravel rides or overnighters. With a versatile aluminum frame, carbon fork, and class 1 hub-drive system, Confluence empowers riders to chase gravel with 45Nm of torque, on-bike cargo features for any mission, and geometry designed for comfort and stability - all in a bike that looks like, well, a bike. Confluence is where capability meets convenience.

• 6061-T6 alloy frame with Confluence 2.0 carbon fork
• Suspension corrected for 40mm gravel suspension forks
• Mahle X30 Class 1 (20mph/32kph assist) hub-drive system
• 45Nm max torque
• 237Wh MAHLE iX2 internal battery in downtube
• Capable of up to 421Wh with MAHLE'S External Battery Ex1 171Wh range extender (sold separately)
• HMI compact remote top tube controller
• MAHLE eShifters handlebar-mounted controllers allow rider to cycle through assist modes and more without taking hands off handlebar
• On-bike cargo features including rack mounts and Three-Pack mounts on fork
• Massive 700c x 50mm tire clearance ?(max 42mm tire clearance with fenders)
• Fender mounts
• MAHLE X30 system certified to UL 2849:2020 standards, MAHLE battery certified to UL 2271 standards

Specifications

• Assist Speed (Mph): 20
• Battery Power (V): 36
• Ebike Class: 1
• Platform: Confluence
• Assist Levels: 3
• Rear Axle: 10x1 Threaded x 135mm
• Battery Power (Wh): 237
• TT (Effective): 502 | 49, 517 | 51, 530 | 53, 550 | 55, 570 | 57, 600 | 60
• Fork Type: Rigid
• Designed for ebike: Yes
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Charger Included: Yes
• Lights Included: No
• Gross Payload (Lbs): 350
• Frame Type: Rigid
• Wheel Size: 700c
• Brake Type: Disc
• Charge Time (h): 3.5
• Front Axle: 12mm Thru x 100mm
• Drive Type: Hub-Drive
• Fork Material: Carbon
• Color: Midnight Blue
• Walk Assist: Yes
• Throttle: No
• Battery: Li-Ion
• Motor Torque (Nm): 45
• Removable Battery: No
• Defined Color: Blue

Build Kit

Frameset

• Frame: Confluence 2.0
• Fork: Confluence Carbon 2.0

Drivetrain

• Drive Unit: MAHLE X30
• E-Bike Classification: Class 1
• Drive Type: Hub-Drive
• Max Assist Speed: 20mph/32kph
• Motor Torque: 45Nm
• Assist Levels: 3
• Walk Assist: Yes
• Throttle: No
• Battery Capacity Watt Hours: 237Wh
• Battery Type: Li-ion
• Removable Battery: No
• Estimated Charge Time: 3.5 hours
• Charger Included: Yes
• Lights Included: No
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U6000
• Cassette: Shimano CUES LG300, 11-50t, 10-speed
• Chain: Shimano LG500
• Crankset: Shimano CUES U6030, 42t
• Shifter: Shimano CUES U6030
• Brake Levers: Shimano CUES U6030
• Brake Caliper: Shimano CUES U6030
• Rotors: Shimano RT26 (6-bolt, 180mm front, 160mm rear)

Components

• Headset: FSA
• Stem: Salsa Guide
• Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell
• Grips / Bar Tape: Velo cork
• Seatpost: Promax 12mm setback
• Saddle: WTB Volt

Wheels

• Front Hub: WTB
• Rear Hub: MAHLE X30
• Rim: WTB ST i25
• Tires: Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm

Other

• Misc: -

?MAHLE X30 hub-drive unit:

• Class 1 system delivers up to 45Nm of torque for assistance up to 20mph/32kph and a smoother top-end than the previous-generation X35+ drive unit
• Three assist levels
• Lightweight 1.9kg motor

?MAHLE iX2 internal battery:

• 36-volt lithium-ion
• 237Wh for up to 45 miles of range (estimated)
• Compatible with MAHLE External Battery eX1 range extender for an additional 171Wh

Cargo-ready:

• Front and rear rack mounts
• A pair of Three-Pack mounts on the fork
• Two bottle mounts

Designed for gravel

• 6061-T6 aluminum frame with carbon fork
• Geometry for a stable, comfortable ride on rugged gravel roads at higher average speeds
• 700c x 50mm tire clearance

WARNING

Handling this product will expose you to chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For further information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Salsa Confluence Mahle X30 User Manual

Mahle X30 User Manual - English

Mahle X30 User Manual - French

Mahle X30 Quick Start Guide

Salsa ASTM 2 Framesheet

Lithium Ion Battery Safety Manual