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
Compatible with 250 Wh Bosch PowerPack range-extender battery (sold separately)
Bosch top tube System Controller and handlebar Mini Remote
29 x 2.6" tire clearance
Tool and tube mount on underside of top tube
All sizes fit one bottle or Bosch PowerPack range-extender battery
Frame protection in high-wear areas (downtube, main pivot, seatstay, and chainstay)
Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification

Build Kit

Frame: Notch Aluminum
Suspension Fork: RockShox Domain Gold RC, 170mm
Rear Shock: Fox Float X Performance Series
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; Smart System offers programmable mode settings via the Bosch app

Walk Assist: Yes
Max Motor Assist: 340% up to 600 watts
Throttle: No
Battery Capacity: 500Wh
Battery Capacity: 13.4Ah
Battery Power: 36V
Battery Type: PowerTube 500 (Lithium-Ion)
Removable Battery: Removable for service
Estimated Charge Time: 4.5 hours
Charger Included: Yes
Lights Included: No
Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100-SGS
Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100-12, 10–51t, 12-speed
Chain: Shimano Deore M6100 Hyperglide+
Crankset: FSA CK-762 w/ RaceFace direct-mount chainring, 34t
Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore M6100
Brake Caliper: Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston
Rotors: Shimano Deore RT64, Center Lock, 220mm front and rear
Headset: Acros AZX-721 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.8" tapered steerer
Stem: Salsa Guide 40mm
Handlebar: RaceFace Chester, 780mm wide, 20mm rise
Grips / Bar Tape: 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
Spoke: 2.0mm 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