Squeeze more adventure into each day with the Salsa Confluence Apex 1 electric bike. It's designed specifically for gravel riding with a low-torque assist and discreet hub-drive system.
E-Bike Classification
Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph
Motor
250W MAHLE X35+
Battery Capacity (Wh)
250 watt hours
- 6061-T6 alloy frame with carbon fork
- MAHLE X35+ Class 1 (20 mph/32 kph assist) hub-drive system
- 40 Nm max torque
- 250 Wh internal battery in the down tube
- Capable of up to 458 Wh with MAHLE Range Extender battery (not included)
- Geometry is designed for comfort and stability at higher e-bike speeds
- iWOC One compact remote top tube controller
- Massive 700c x 45 mm tire clearance; max 42 mm tire clearance with fenders (fenders not included); bike is spec'd with 42 mm tires
- On-bike cargo features include rack mounts and Three-Pack mounts on the fork
- Pedals not included
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This e-bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All electric bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for the defined period (one year after purchase date for non-members, or two years for REI Co-op Members)—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation, chain lubrication and e-bike firmware updates. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
UL2849 certified
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- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- An additional year of free adjustments on e-bikes
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All electric bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for the defined period (one year after purchase date for non-members, or two years for REI Co-op Members)—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation, chain lubrication and e-bike firmware updates. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
UL2849 certified
| Best Use | Gravel Cycling |
|---|---|
| E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
| Motor | 250W MAHLE X35+ |
| Motor Type | Geared Hub |
| Motor Torque (Nm) | 40 Newton meters |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Capacity (Wh) | 250 watt hours |
| Battery Removable | No |
| Charge Time (hrs) | 3 hours |
| Pedal Assist Range | Up to 45 miles |
| Frame | 6061-T6 aluminum alloy |
| Step-Through | No |
| Bike Suspension | No Suspension |
| Fork | Confluence carbon fork |
| Crankset | FSA MegaExo, 40T |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA MegaExo |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex 1 x 11 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG 1130 11-42T |
| Number of Gears | 11 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro MD-C550, 160 Rotors |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 |
| Front Hub | WTB Serra |
| Rear Hub | MAHLE X35+ |
| Wheel Size | 700c |
| Tires | Teravail Washburn, 700c x 42 mm |
| Tire Width | 42 millimeters |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowbell |
| Stem | Salsa Guide |
| Seat Post | Promax |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | FSA |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110 |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (227440)
| 49 CM | 51 CM | 53 CM | 55 CM | 57 CM | 60 CM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'8" - 4'11" | 4'11" - 5'2" | 5'2" - 5'6" | 5'5" - 5'9" | 5'8" - 6' | 6' and up |
| Reach | 366 | 370 | 373 | 377 | 388 | 410 |
| Stack | 510 | 524 | 548 | 566 | 594 | 622 |
| Effective Top Tube | 493 | 510 | 530 | 550 | 570 | 600 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 345 | 380 | 410 | 450 | 490 | 520 |
| Standover Height | 626 | 658 | 688 | 723 | 760 | 788 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 105 | 130 | 150 | 180 | 210 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 | 285 |
| Wheelbase | 1027 | 1037 | 1049 | 1061 | 1083 | 1115 |
| Chainstay | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Fork Offset | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.