2024 Salsa Confluence Flat Bar Altus: X-Small

The Salsa Confluence Flat Bar Altus is your go-to for daily adventures, equipped with a 250Wh battery that powers you through with a 40 Nm motor assist. It's designed for those who love exploring further without the wait, thanks to a quick 3-hour charge time that gets you back on the move fast. Whether you're tackling city streets or gravel paths, this e-bike balances comfort, stability, and that much-needed electric boost, making every ride effortlessly exciting.

Here is what Salsa says about the Confluence Flat Bar:

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.

Features
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

Specs
Frameset Specifications
Frame:

Model: Confluence
Fork:

Model: Confluence Carbon
Drivetrain Specifications
Drive Unit:

Model: 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
Type: Li-ion
Removable: No
Estimated Charge Time: 3 hours
Charger Included: Yes
Lights Included: No
Derailleurs:

Front Derailleur: N/A
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Altus M2000
Cassette:

Model: Shimano HG200-9, 9-speed, 11–36t
Chain:

Model: KMC Z9
Crankset:

Model: FSA Vero Pro, 40t
Shifter:

Model: Shimano Altus M2010
Brakes:

Levers: Tektro RS360A
Caliper: Tektro MD-U510/MD-U310
Rotors: Tektro TR160-22, 160 mm, 6-bolt
Bottom Bracket:

Model: RPM Cartridge Bottom Bracket
Component Specifications
Headset:

Brand: FSA
Stem:

Model: Salsa Guide
Handlebar:

Model: Salsa Salt Flat
Grips / Bar Tape:

Model: Velo VLG-311D2
Seatpost:

Model: Promax SP-2016
Saddle:

Model: WTB Volt
Wheel Specifications
Hubs:

Front Hub: WTB Serra
Rear Hub: MAHLE X35+
Spokes:

Type: Straight gauge, black
Rims:

Model: WTB ST i23, 32h
Tires:

Model: Teravail Washburn 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, wire bead