2027 Salsa Notch C Deore 12 - Slate / Apricot
SalsaNotch C is Salsa's high-torque electric mountain bike. In 170mm-travel mode, It's a balanced platform built for roaming far on rowdy terrain. With a carbon fiber frame, geometry poised for stability at speed, a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor, efficient Split Pivot suspension, and on-bike storage, Notch is happiest when it's putting in extra laps, exploring new trail systems, or battling between the tape in an enduro event.
- High-modulus carbon fiber frame and control link
- Split Pivot suspension design with 170mm of efficient rear travel
- Split Pivot+ frame design allows riders to swap between travel classes
- Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 mid-drive motor with smart system (class 1, 20 mph/32 kph max assist)
- 85Nm max torque?
- 625Wh Bosch PowerTube battery fully enclosed in downtube?
- Compatible with 250Wh Bosch PowerMore range-extender battery ?(sold separately)
- Bosch BRC3100 top tube System Controller with BRC3300 Bluetooth mini-remote on handlebar
- All sizes fit one bottle or Bosch PowerMore range-extender battery
- Tool and tube mount on underside of top tube
- 29 x 2.6" tire clearance in frame
- Flip chip for geometry tweaks
- Frame protection in high-wear areas (downtube, main pivot, seatstay, and chainstay)
- SRAM UDH compatible
- Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification
Specifications
- Assist Speed (Mph): 20
- Battery Power (V): 36
- Ebike Class: Class 1
- Platform: Notch
- Assist Levels: 4
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 148mm
- Battery Power (Wh): 625
- TT (Effective): 655.23
- Mfg Size: X-Large
- Fork Type: Suspension
- Frame Material: Carbon
- Charger Included: Yes
- Lights Included: No
- Frame Type: Suspension
- Wheel Size: 29"
- Brake Type: Disc
- Charge Time (h): 5.4
- Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm
- Drive Type: Mid-Drive
- Color: Slate / Apricot
- Walk Assist: Yes, via included BRC 3300 Mini Controller
- Throttle: No
- Battery: Li-Ion
- Motor Torque (Nm): 85
- Battery Power (Ah): 16.7
- Removable Battery: Removeable for Service
- Defined Color: Yellow
- Max Motor Assist (Percent): 340% up to 600 watts
Build Kit
Frameset
- Frame: Notch Carbon
- Suspension Fork: Fox 38 Performance Series, 180mm
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance Series
Drivetrain
- Drive Unit: Bosch Performance Line CX, BDU38 Universal Mount
- E-Bike Classification: Class 1
- Drive Type: Mid-drive
- Max Assist Speed: 20 mph
- Motor Torque: 85Nm
- Range Estimate: See FAQ
- Assist Levels: Four: Eco, Tour, eMTB, Turbo (Smart systems offers customizable mode settings via the Bosch Flow App)
- Walk Assist: Yes
- Max Motor Assist: 340% up to 600 watts
- Throttle: No
- Battery Capacity Watt Hours: 625Wh
- Battery Capacity Amp Hours: 16.7Ah
- Battery Power Volts: 36V
- Battery Type: Bosch PowerTube 625 lithium ion
- Removable Battery: Removable for service
- Estimated Charge Time: 50% charge: approx. 2.1 hours 100% charge: approx. 5.4 hours
- Charger Included: Yes
- Lights Included: No
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100-SGS
- Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51t, 12-speed
- Chain: Shimano Deore M6100 HYPERGLIDE+
- Crankset: Praxis TYPE2 ISIS Crank Arms w/ E-Spider, 34t, MRP 1x CS2 32-36T chainguide for Bosch BDU38
- Shifter: Shiman Deore SL-M6100 12-spd
- Brake Levers: Shimano Deore M6100
- Brake Caliper: Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston
- Rotors: Shimano Deore RT64 (Center Lock, 220mm front and rear)
Components
- Headset: ACROS AZX-720 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.5" tapered steerer
- Stem: Salsa Guide 40mm
- Handlebar: Race Face Chester, SM-MD: 780mm x 20mm rise; LG-XL: 780mm x 35mm rise
- Grips / Bar Tape: WTB Wavelength
- Seatpost: Tranz X YSI05 RAD+, SM: 150mm travel; MD-LG: 170mm travel; XL: 200mm travel
- Saddle: WTB Solano, Medium, Steel Rail, Fusion Form
Wheels
- Front Hub: Shimano TC500-15-B, 15x110mm
- Rear Hub: Shimano TC500-15-B, 12x148mm
- Spoke: Butted, 3-cross lacing, black
- Rim: WTB KOM Tough i30 TCS, 32h
- Front Tire: Teravail Kessel 29x2.5", Durable Plus casing, WTB TCS Sealant included
- Rear Tire: Teravail Kessel 29x2.5", Durable Plus casing, WTB TCS Sealant included
Weight
- Complete Bike: 50 lb 8 oz (MD frame)
Bosch Performance Line CX mid-drive unit:
- Class 1 system delivers up to 85Nm of torque for assistance up to 20mph (32kph)
- Four customizable assist levels
- Bosch smart system offers high-tech features and connectivity
- Updated BDU38 model with improved responsiveness, lighter weight, and quieter operation compared to previous generation

Bosch PowerTube 625 battery:
- 36-volt lithium-ion battery
- 625Wh (watt-hours)
- Integrated in downtube for a streamlined look
- Removable for service

Sweet suspension
- Plush and efficient Split Pivot design
- 170mm rear travel
- Adaptable to 160-180mm rear travel with Split Pivot+
- 180mm fork

Built for big days:
- Enduro geometry that descends confidently and climbs comfortably
- Fits a full-size bottle
- Tube and tool mount under the top tube

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
Bosch Salsa Notch Instructions
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Manual
Control Link Pivot Type 3 Instructions
Link Hardware Kit 3731 Instructions
- Headset:
- ACROS AZX-720 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.5 tapered steerer"
- Seatpost:
- Tranz X YSI05 RAD+, SM: 150mm travel: MD-LG: 170mm travel: XL: 200mm travel
- Stem:
- Salsa Guide 40mm
- Grips/Bar Tape:
- WTB Wavelength
- Saddle:
- WTB Solano, Medium, Steel Rail, Fusion Form
- Handlebar:
- Race Face Chester, SM-MD: 780mm x 20mm rise: LG-XL: 780mm x 35mm rise
- Front Derailleur:
- N/A
- Rear Derailleur:
- Shimano Deore M6100-SGS
- Cassette:
- Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51t, 12-speed
- Chain:
- Shimano Deore M6100 HYPERGLIDE+
- Crankset:
- Praxis TYPE2 ISIS Crank Arms w/ E-Spider, 34t, MRP 1x CS2 32-36T chainguide for Bosch BDU38
- Shifter:
- Shiman Deore SL-M6100 12-spd
- Brake Levers:
- Shimano Deore M6100
- Brake Calipers:
- Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston
- Rotors:
- Shimano Deore RT64 (Center Lock, 220mm front and rear)
- Front Tire:
- Teravail Kessel 29x2.5, Durable Plus casing, WTB TCS Sealant included"
- Rear Tire:
- Teravail Kessel 29x2.5, Durable Plus casing, WTB TCS Sealant included"
- Complete Bike:
- 50 lb 8 oz (MD frame)
- Frame:
- Notch Carbon
- Color:
- Slate/Apricot
- Rear Shock:
- Fox Float X Performance Series
- Suspension Fork:
- Fox 38 Performance Series, 180mm
- Front Hub:
- Shimano TC500-15-B, 15x110mm
- Rear Hub:
- Shimano TC500-15-B, 12x148mm
- Spoke:
- Butted, 3-cross lacing, black
- Rim:
- WTB KOM Tough i30 TCS, 32h
- Lights Included:
- No
- Drive Type:
- Mid-Drive
- Assist Levels:
- Eco, Tour, eMTB, Turbo (Smart systems offers customizable mode settings via the Bosch Flow App)
- Drive Unit:
- Bosch Performance Line CX, BDU38 Universal Mount
- Ebike Classification:
- Class 1
- Max Assist Speed:
- 20 mph / 32 km/h
- Motor Torque:
- 85Nm
- Battery Capacity Watt Hours:
- 625Wh
- Battery Type:
- Bosch PowerTube 625 lithium ion
- Removable Battery:
- Removable for service
- Estimated Charge Time:
- 50% charge: approx. 2.1 hours100% charge: approx. 5.4 hours
- Charger Included:
- Yes
- Range Estimate:
- See FAQ
- Throttle:
- No
- Max Motor Assist:
- 340% up to 600 watts
- Battery Power Volts:
- 36V
- Battery Capacity Amp Hours:
- 16.7Ah