2027 Salsa Tributary Apex Eagle SUS 29 - Charcoal
SalsaTributary is Salsa's electric rugged-road adventure bike. It's built to devour big, burly dirt routes. Tributary's well-balanced gravel geometry, massive tire clearance, and suspension fork mean total comfort and control on sketchy surfaces - even at ebike speeds. The BOSCH Performance Line Speed motor empowers riders to tackle demanding bikepacking routes, explore vast networks of forest roads, or add miles to any adventure. Pair all that with Salsa's on-bike cargo features, and Tributary is ready to take riders from their front door to far-out.
- Bike ships with separate SRAM Eagle 12-speed chain for manufacturer suggested optimized compatibility. Please replace chain on arrival
- 6061-T6 aluminum frame
- Boost suspension fork
- BOSCH Performance Line Speed class 3 mid-drive motor with smart system
- 28 mph or 45 km/h max assist
- 85 Nm max torque
- 625 watt-hour (Wh) Bosch PowerTube internal battery
- Compatible with Bosch range extender battery (sold separately)
- Class 5™ VRS?
- Internal dropper post routing
- Internal cable routing with port for integrated lighting system
- 148 x 12 Boost thru-axle rear
- SRAM UDH compatible
- Fender mounts and rear rack mounts
- Compatible with direct-mount frame bags
- Two bottle mounts inside main triangle on all sizes
- Accommodates up to 29 x 2.8" front, 2.6" rear tires
- Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification
Specifications
- Assist Speed (Mph): 28
- Battery Power (V): 36
- Ebike Class: 3
- Platform: Tributary
- Assist Levels: 4
- Rear Axle: 12mm Thru x 148mm
- Battery Power (Wh): 625
- TT (Effective): 535 | X-Small, 560 | Small, 585 | Medium
- Range Estimate (Mi): 72
- Fork Type: Suspension
- Frame Material: Aluminum
- Charger Included: Yes
- Lights Included: No
- Frame Type: Rigid
- Wheel Size: 29"
- Brake Type: Disc
- Charge Time (h): 5.4
- Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm
- Drive Type: Mid-Drive
- Color: Charcoal
- Walk Assist: Yes
- Throttle: No
- Battery: Li-Ion
- Motor Torque (Nm): 85
- Battery Power (Ah): 16.7
- Removable Battery: Removable for Service
- Defined Color: Gray
- Max Motor Assist (Percent): 340
Build Kit
Frameset
- Frame: Tributary Aluminum
- Fork: RockShox 35 Gold, 120mm
Drivetrain
- Drive Unit: Bosch Performance Line Speed with Mini Remote Dropbar and Intuvia 100 display
- E-Bike Classification: Class 3
- Drive Type: Mid-drive
- Max Assist Speed: 28 mph
- Motor Torque: 85Nm
- Range Estimate: 72 miles
- Assist Levels: 4
- Walk Assist: Yes
- Max Motor Assist: 340%
- Throttle: No
- Battery Capacity Watt Hours: 625Wh
- Battery Power Volts: 36V
- Battery Type: Li-ion
- Removable Battery: Removable for service
- Estimated Charge Time: 5 hours
- Charger Included: Yes
- Lights Included: No
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex Eagle
- Cassette: SRAM PG1210, 11-50t, 12-speed
- Chain: SRAM Apex Bike ships with separate SRAM Eagle 12-speed chain for manufacturer suggested optimized compatibility. Please replace chain on arrival
- Crankset: FSA CK-762/IS
- Shifter: SRAM Apex Eagle
- Brake Levers: SRAM Apex Eagle
- Brake Caliper: SRAM Apex Eagle
- Rotors: SRAM Centerline, Center Lock (203mm front, 180mm rear)
Components
- Headset: Acros IS52/IS52
- Stem: Easton EA50
- Handlebar: Salsa Cowchipper
- Grips / Bar Tape: Velo anti-slip, shock-proof silicone gel tape
- Seatpost: TranzX YSP18DL dropper, 100mm travel
- Saddle: WTB Volt Medium Steel
Wheels
- Front Hub: Novatec D791SB-B15-CL
- Rear Hub: Novatec D982TSB-CL-B12-11S
- Spoke: 2.0, Black
- Rim: WTB ST 27mm
- Front Tire: Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.3", Durable casing
- Rear Tire: Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.3", Durable casing
Other
- Misc: -
Bosch Performance Line Speed mid-drive unit:
- Class 3 system delivers up to 85Nm of torque for assistance up to 28mph (Class 1 / 20mph in Canada)
- Four customizable assist levels
- Bosch smart system offers high-tech features and connectivity

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

Adventure-ready:
- Rear rack mounts
- Two bottle mounts

Designed for rugged roads:
- 6061-T6 aluminum frame with 120mm suspension fork
- Egravel geometry for a stable, comfortable ride at high speeds on rough terrain
- 29 x 2.6" tire clearance

Class 5 VRS (Vibration Reduction System):
- Fights fatigue by soaking up micro-impacts on rough terrain
- Seatstays are thin and vertically-oriented to "flex" outwards on impacts for vertical compliance
- Chainstays are horizontally-oriented to resist torque for lateral stiffness

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
- Headset:
- Acros IS52/IS52
- Seatpost:
- TranzX YSP18DL dropper, 100mm travel
- Stem:
- Easton EA50
- Grips/Bar Tape:
- Velo anti-slip, shock-proof silicone gel tape
- Saddle:
- WTB Volt Medium Steel
- Handlebar:
- Salsa Cowchipper
- Front Derailleur:
- N/A
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM Apex Eagle
- Cassette:
- SRAM PG1210, 11-50t, 12-speed
- Chain:
- SRAM Apex
- Crankset:
- FSA CK-762/IS
- Shifter:
- SRAM Apex Eagle
- Brake Levers:
- SRAM Apex Eagle
- Brake Calipers:
- SRAM Apex Eagle
- Rotors:
- SRAM Centerline, Center Lock (203mm front, 180mm rear)
- Front Tire:
- Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.3, Durable casing"
- Rear Tire:
- Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.3, Durable casing"
- Complete Bike:
- 49.5 lb for Medium
- Frame:
- Tributary Aluminum
- Color:
- Charcoal
- Suspension Fork:
- RockShox 35 Gold, 120mm
- Front Hub:
- Novatec D791SB-B15-CL
- Rear Hub:
- Novatec D982TSB-CL-B12-11S
- Spoke:
- 2.0, Black
- Rim:
- WTB ST 27mm
- Lights Included:
- No
- Drive Type:
- Mid-Drive
- Assist Levels:
- 4
- Drive Unit:
- Bosch Performance Line Speed with Mini Remote Dropbar and Intuvia 100 display
- Ebike Classification:
- Class 3
- Max Assist Speed:
- 28 mph / 45 km/h
- Motor Torque:
- 85Nm
- Battery Capacity Watt Hours:
- 625Wh
- Battery Type:
- Li-Ion
- Removable Battery:
- Removable for service
- Estimated Charge Time:
- 5 hours
- Charger Included:
- Yes
- Range Estimate:
- 72 miles
- Throttle:
- No
- Walk Assist:
- Yes
- Max Motor Assist:
- 340%
- Battery Power Volts:
- 36V