Product Description
Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8 is our light gravel ebike that makes it easier to squeeze more adventures into each day. Ride to the ride, tack on those bonus miles, explore all the spur roads, or bring your mid-ride coffee setup without worrying about weight.
MAHLE’s X30 hub-drive motor is lightweight and discreet, with 45Nm of torque on tap for a confidence boost everywhere you ride. Confluence’s comfortable, stable geometry makes those extra miles and higher speeds feel natural.
Three-Pack mounts, rack mounts, and fenders mounts make Confluence the best gravel ebike for adventure; suspension fork and dropper post compatibility plus 700c x 50mm tire clearance expands your capability to cover the roughest roads out there.
The Shimano ESSA 1 x 8 drivetrain keeps things simple and dependable, just what you want when you’re focused on riding farther.
FEATURES:
- 6061-T6 alloy frame with Confluence 2.0 carbon fork
- Suspension corrected for 40mm gravel suspension forks
- Mahle X30 Class 1 (20mph/32kph assist) hub-drive system
- 45Nm max torque
- 237Wh MAHLE iX2 internal battery in downtube
- Capable of up to 421Wh with MAHLE’S External Battery Ex1 171Wh range extender (sold separately)
- HMI compact remote top tube controller
- MAHLE Duo remote handlebar-mounted controller allows rider to cycle through assist modes and more without taking hands off handlebar
- On-bike cargo features including rack mounts and Three-Pack mounts on fork
- Massive 700c x 50mm tire clearance (max 42mm tire clearance with fenders)
- Fender mounts
SPECS:
FrameConfluence 2.0, 6061-T6 Aluminum
Confluence Carbon 2.0
WTB (Front), MAHLE X30 (Rear)
Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm, wire bead
Shimano ESSA U2000
Shimano ESSA U2000
Shimano HG300, 11–45t, 8-speed
Shimano ESSA M315-8R
Shimano MT201 Calipers, Shimano RT26 Rotors (180mm front, 160mm rear)
Promax 12mm setback, 27.2mm
MAHLE X30, 45Nm torque
MAHLE iX2, 237Wh (250Wh nominal), 36V, Internal
MAHLE HMI Compact Remote (top tube) and Duo Remote (handlebar)
Included (3.5 hours charge time)
Three-Pack mounts, rack/fender mounts, walk assist, MAHLE MySmartBike app compatible
Salsa Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8 - Canyon Red - 2026 - X-Small
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$2998.99
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