2024 Salsa Confluence Apex 1: 60cm

Hit the trails or cruise the city with the Confluence Apex 1, featuring a smooth MAHLE X35+ motor, equipped with a long-lasting 250Wh Li-ion battery that charges in just 3 hours and getting you back on the road quickly. It's the ideal blend of endurance and convenience for your daily journeys and beyond.

Here is what Salsa says about the Confluence Apex 1:

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
Color:

Avocado Green
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: SRAM Apex 1
Cassette:

Model: SRAM PG-1130, 11-speed, 11–42t
Chain:

Model: SRAM PC-1110
Crankset:

Model: FSA Omega Megaexo, 40t
Shifter:

Model: SRAM Apex 1 x 11
Brakes:

Levers: SRAM Apex
Caliper: Tektro MD-C550
Rotors: Tektro R160S02M, 160mm
Bottom Bracket:

Model: FSA BB-4000
Component Specifications
Headset:

Brand: FSA
Stem:

Model: Salsa Guide
Handlebar:

Model: Salsa Cowbell
Grips / Bar Tape:

Material: Black cork
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:

Front and Rear Tire: Teravail Washburn 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, wire bead
Weight
Complete Bike Weight:

33 lb (57cm frame)