2027 Salsa Confluence Apex 1 - Avocado Green

Confluence is Salsa's light electric gravel bike. It's made for the people who want to squeeze more adventure into each day. Chase gravel with 40 Nm assist, 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 carbon fork
• Mahle X35+ Class 1 (20mph/32kph assist) hub-drive system
• 40Nm max torque
• 250Wh internal battery in downtube
• Capable of up to 458Wh with MAHLE Range Extender battery? (sold separately)
• iWOC One compact remote top tube controller?
• Massive 700c x 50mm tire clearance ?(max 42mm tire clearance with fenders)
• On-bike cargo features including rack mounts and Three-Pack mounts on fork
• Mahle X35 system is UL2849 certified, Mahle X35 battery is UL2271 certified
• Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification

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): 250
• TT (Effective): 493 | 49, 570 | 57, 600 | 60
• Range Estimate (Mi): 40
• Fork Type: Rigid
• Designed for ebike: Yes
• Frame Material: Aluminum
• Charger Included: Yes
• Lights Included: No
• Frame Type: Rigid
• Wheel Size: 700c
• Brake Type: Disc
• Charge Time (h): 3
• Front Axle: 12mm Thru x 100mm
• Drive Type: Hub-Drive
• Fork Material: Carbon
• Color: Avocado Green
• Walk Assist: No
• Throttle: No
• Battery: Li-Ion
• Motor Torque (Nm): 40
• Battery Power (Ah): 6.9
• Removable Battery: Removable for Service
• Defined Color: Green

Build Kit

Frameset

• Frame: Confluence
• Fork: Confluence Carbon

Drivetrain

• Drive Unit: MAHLE X35+
• E-Bike Classification: Class 1
• Drive Type: Hub-Drive
• Max Assist Speed: 20mph/32kph
• Motor Torque: 40Nm
• Range Estimate: 40 miles
• Assist Levels: 3
• Walk Assist: No
• Throttle: No
• Battery Capacity Watt Hours: 250Wh
• Battery Type: Li-ion
• Removable Battery: Removable for service
• Estimated Charge Time: 3 hours
• Charger Included: Yes
• Lights Included: No
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex 1
• Cassette: SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11-42t
• Chain: SRAM PC-1110
• Crankset: FSA Omega Megaexo, 40t
• Shifter: SRAM Apex 1 x 11
• Brake Levers: SRAM Apex
• Brake Caliper: Tektro MD-C550
• Rotors: Tektro R160S02M, 160mm
• Bottom Bracket: FSA BB-4000

Components

• Headset: FSA
• Stem: Salsa Guide
• Handlebar: Salsa Cowbell
• Grips / Bar Tape: Black cork
• Seatpost: Promax SP-2016
• Saddle: WTB Volt

Wheels

• Front Hub: WTB Serra
• Rear Hub: MAHLE X35+
• Spoke: Straight gauge, black
• Rim: WTB ST i23, 32h
• Tires: Teravail Washburn 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, wire bead

Other

• Misc: -

MAHLE X35+ hub-drive unit:

• Class 1 system delivers up to 40Nm of torque for assistance up to 20mph
• Three assist levels
• Lightest ebike system on the market

MAHLE i250 Inner Tube Battery:

• 36-volt lithium-ion battery
• 250Wh (watt-hours) for up to 45 miles of range
• Compatible with MAHLE Range Extender battery for an additional 208Wh

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
• Egravel geometry for a stable, comfortable ride at high speeds on rugged roads
• 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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