Confluence is Salsa's light electric gravel bike. It's made for squeezing more adventure into each day. Chase gravel with low-torque assist, on-bike cargo features for any mission, and geometry designed for comfort and stability at higher ebike speeds -- all in a discreet hub-drive system. Confluence is where capability meets convenience. Can't get enough gravel? Confluence Drop Bar CUES 10 gets it. Our light gravel ebike enables more rides, more miles, and more fun on a wide range of terrain. It starts with a MAHLE X30 hub-drive motor that's lightweight and discreet, yet packs 45Nm of torque -- think of it as a tailwind everywhere you go. Confluence's geometry keeps you comfortable and stable on all those extra miles at higher speeds. And it's equipped with all the mounts for supplying bigger rides or if you want to take the long, gravel-strewn route to work. If your favorite routes include especially rowdy roads, Confluence accommodates a 40mm suspension fork, dropper post, and 700c x 50mm tires for confident control. The Shimano CUES 1 x 10 drivetrain delivers smooth, accurate shifts and is durable enough to deal with your new daily gravel habit. - Meets UL 2849, and UL 2271 certification Bar, Stem, Seatpost - Bar, stem, and seatpost models are spec'd on bikes with the goal of making them as inclusive as possible, such as zero-rise handlebars on small flat-bar bikes to achieve proper stack height On-Bike Storage - Adventures require gear and riders should get to choose whether they carry it on their bike or on their body Electric Assist - It makes more rides possible - It gives riders the confidence to extend their range - It's FUN