Notch is Salsa's high-torque electric mountain bike. In 160 mm-travel mode, It’s a balanced platform built for roaming far on rowdy terrain. With 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.

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6061-T6 alloy frame with high-modulus carbon fiber control link
Split Pivot suspension design with 160 mm of efficient travel
Split Pivot+ frame design allows riders to swap between travel classes
Bosch Performance Line CX class 1 mid-drive motor with smart system (20 mph/32 kph max assist)
85 Nm max torque
500 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery fully enclosed in downtube

Build Kit

Frame: Notch Aluminum
Suspension Fork: SR Suntour ZERON36 Boost EQ, 160mm
Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select
Drive Unit: Bosch Performance Line CX
E-Bike Classification: Class 1
Drive Type: Mid-drive
Max Assist Speed: 20 mph
Motor Torque: 85Nm
Range Estimate: 60 miles
Assist Levels: Four (Eco, Tour, eMTB, Turbo), programmable via Bosch app
Walk Assist: Yes
Max Motor Assist: 340% up to 600 watts
Battery Capacity: 500Wh
Battery Amp Hours: 13.4Ah
Battery Voltage: 36V
Battery Type: PowerTube 500 (Lithium-Ion)
Removable Battery: Yes (for service)
Estimated Charge Time: 4.5 hours
Charger Included: Yes
Rear Derailleur: Shimano U6000 Shadow RD+
Cassette: Shimano Linkglide LG400, 11–48t, 10-speed
Chain: Shimano LG500 Linkglide
Crankset: FSA CK-762 w/ 55mm CL, 104 BCD spider, MegaTooth 34t steel chainring
Shifter: Shimano U6000-10R
Brake Levers: Shimano M4100
Brake Caliper: Shimano MT420
Rotors: Shimano RT64, Center Lock, 220mm (front and rear)
Headset: Acros AZX-721 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.5" tapered steerer
Stem: Salsa Guide, 40mm
Handlebar: RaceFace Chester, SM/MD: 780mm wide, 20mm rise; LG/XL: 780mm wide, 35mm rise
Grips: WTB Wavelength
Seatpost: Tranz X YSP18, SM: 150mm travel; MD/LG/XL: 170mm travel
Saddle: WTB Solano, Medium, Fusion Form, steel rail
Front Hub: Shimano TC500-15-B, 32h
Rear Hub: Shimano TC500-MS-B, 32h
Spokes: 2.0 mm straight gauge, black
Rim: WTB ST i30 Tough, TCS

Front Tire: Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.6", Ultra Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant included (tubes installed)
Rear Tire: Teravail Warwick 29 x 2.5", Ultra Durable casing, WTB TCS Sealant included (tubes installed)

Sizing: Salsa recommends the following sizes based on rider height
SM: 5'5" - 5'8"
MD: 5'8" - 5'11"
LG: 5'11" - 6'2"
XL: 6'2" and up

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