With 120 mm of travel up front, a dropper post and a smooth Bosch motor, the Salsa Tributary Apex 1 electric bike is designed to help you more comfortably tackle long gravel-grinding adventures.
E-Bike Classification
Class 3: pedal assist up to 28 mph
Motor
Bosch Performace Line Speed
Battery Capacity (Wh)
625 watt hours
- Bosch Performance Line Speed class 3 mid-drive motor with smart system provides 28 mph (45 kph) max assist with 85 Nm max torque
- 625 watt-hour (Wh) Bosch PowerTube internal battery
- Compatible with Bosch range extender battery (not included)
- Class 5™ VRS
- Internal dropper post routing
- Internal cable routing with port for integrated lighting system
- 148 x 12 Boost thru-axle rear
- SRAM UDH compatible
- Fender mounts and rear rack mounts (fenders and rack not included)
- Compatible with direct-mount frame bags (not included)
- 2 bottle mounts inside main triangle on all sizes (water bottle cages not included)
- Accommodates up to 29 x 2.8 in. front and 29 x 2.6 in. rear tires
- 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 3: pedal assist up to 28 mph |
| Motor | Bosch Performace Line Speed |
| Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
| Motor Torque (Nm) | 85 Newton meters |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Capacity (Wh) | 625 watt hours |
| Battery Removable | No |
| Charge Time (hrs) | 5.4 hours |
| Mountain Bike Style | Cross-country |
| Frame | Tributary aluminum |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Gold |
| Fork Travel | 120 millimeters |
| Crankset | FSA CK-762/IS |
| Bottom Bracket | Integrated with Bosch motor |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Rear Cogs | SRAM PG1210, 11-50T, 12-speed |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex Eagle |
| Rims | WTB ST 27 mm |
| Front Hub | Novatec D791SB-B15-CL |
| Rear Hub | Novatec D982TSB-CL-B12-11S |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Teravail Ehline 29 x 2.3 in., Durable casing |
| Tire Width | 2.3 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Drop Bar |
| Handlebar | Salsa Cowchipper |
| Stem | Easton EA50 |
| Seat Post | TranzX YSP18DL dropper, 100 mm travel |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Medium Steel |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | Acros IS52/IS52 |
| Chain | SRAM Apex |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (227687)
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'1" - 5'4" | 5'4" - 5'7" | 5'7" - 5'10" | 5'10" - 6'1" | 6'1" - 6'4" |
| Reach | 373.7 | 398.7 | 417.6 | 437.6 | 457.7 |
| Stack | 601.8 | 601.8 | 624.8 | 643.2 | 661.7 |
| Effective Top Tube | 535 | 560 | 585 | 610 | 635 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 380 | 405 | 460 | 500 | 520 |
| Standover Height | 725.4 | 737.6 | 776.6 | 808.8 | 814.6 |
| Head Tube Length | 100 | 100 | 125 | 145 | 165 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 303.5 | 303.5 | 303.5 | 303.5 | 303.5 |
| Wheelbase | 1094 | 1119 | 1148 | 1176 | 1204 |
| Chainstay | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 |
| Fork Offset | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
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.