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Salsa Notch 160 CUES 10 Electric Mountain Bike
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With lots of torque and 160 mm of rear travel, the Salsa Notch 160 CUES 10 electric mountain bike can roam far on rowdy trails, and its Bosch Performance Line CX motor makes it easy to do another lap.
Key Details
E-Bike Classification
Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph
Motor
Bosch Performance Line CX - BDU37
Battery Capacity (Wh)
500 watt hours
- 6061-T6 alloy frame with high-modulus carbon fiber control link
- Split Pivot+ frame design allows riders to swap between travel classes
- Split Pivot suspension design with 160 mm of efficient rear travel plus an SR Suntour ZERON36 Boost EQ fork for 160 mm travel up front
- Bosch Performance Line CX class 1 mid-drive motor with smart system (20 mph/32 kph max assist)
- 85 Nm max torque
- 500 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery fully enclosed in down tube
- Compatible with 250 Wh Bosch PowerPack range-extender battery (not included)
- Bosch top tube System Controller and handlebar Mini Remote
- 29 x 2.6 in. tire clearance
- Tool and tube mount on underside of top tube
- All sizes fit 1 bottle or Bosch PowerPack range-extender battery (not included)
- Frame protection in high-wear areas (down tube, main pivot, seatstay, and chainstay)
- 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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- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- An additional year of free adjustments on e-bikes
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- 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 | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX - BDU37 |
| Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
| Motor Torque (Nm) | 85 Newton meters |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Capacity (Wh) | 500 watt hours |
| Battery Removable | No |
| Charge Time (hrs) | 50%: 1.7 hours; 100%: 4.5 hours |
| Mountain Bike Style | All-mountain |
| Frame | 6061-T6 aluminum alloy with 160 mm rear travel |
| Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
| Fork | SR Suntour ZERON36 Boost EQ |
| Fork Travel | 160 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | Rockshox Deluxe Select |
| Crankset | FSA CK-762 with 55 mm CL, 104 BCD spider and MegaTooth 34T steel chainring |
| Bottom Bracket | Part of Bosch motor |
| Shifters | Shimano U6000-10R |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano U6000 SHADOW RD+ |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano LINKGLIDE LG400, 11-48T, 10-speed |
| Number of Gears | 10 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano MT420 |
| Brake Levers | Shimano M4100 |
| Rims | WTB ST i30 Tough, TCS |
| Front Hub | Shimano TC500-15-B, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Shimano TC500-MS-B, 32h |
| Wheel Size | 29 inches |
| Tires | Teravail Kessel 29 x 2.6 in. Ultra Durable front; Teravail Warwick 29 x 2.5 in. Ultra Durable rear; WTB TCS sealant included |
| Tire Width | 2.6 inches 2.5 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Flat Bar |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester, SM, MD: 780 mm wide, 20 mm rise; LG, XL: 780 mm wide, 35 mm rise |
| Stem | Salsa Guide 40 mm |
| Seat Post | Tranz X YSP18, SM: 150 mm travel; MD, LG, XL: 170 mm travel |
| Dropper Post | Yes |
| Saddle | WTB Solano, Medium, Fusion Form, steel rail |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Headset | ACROS AZX-720 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.5 in. tapered steerer |
| Chain | Shimano LG500 LINKGLIDE |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
Salsa Bikes (227684)
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 5'2" - 5'7" | 5'6" - 5'11" | 5'10" - 6'3" | 6'2" and up |
| Reach | 477.8 | 498.9 | 519 | 539.1 |
| Stack | 619 | 623.3 | 632.2 | 641.1 |
| Effective Top Tube | 588.1 | 609.9 | 631.6 | 653.3 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 405 | 430 | 455 | 480 |
| Standover Height | 752.6 | 751.7 | 751.6 | 751.5 |
| Head Tube Length | 95 | 100 | 110 | 120 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64.4 | 64.4 | 64.4 | 64.4 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 79.9 | 79.9 | 79.9 | 79.9 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 358 | 358.2 | 358.3 | 358.4 |
| Wheelbase | 1254.1 | 1277.3 | 1301.1 | 1326.2 |
| Chainstay | 441.7 | 441.7 | 441.7 | 441.7 |
| Fork Offset | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
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.
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Dex
Utah
Top “Notch” Bike!
4 months ago
This bike has been nothing but awesome straight from the box! I’m a newbie and this bike has been able to get me out riding trails i couldn’t ride otherwise and making me really enjoy getting out and riding!
Age:35–44
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'9"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
MTBerDave
Vernal, Utah
Brings a new level of fun to mountain biking
4 months ago
The price was right, so I purchased this bike from the Sandy, UT REI. I ordered it online and had it shipped to that store. It took about 1 hour for them to size the bike for me (they had to find a shorter dropper seat post to fit me). I would give them five stars except for some initial issues when I first tried riding the bike. When I took the bike from the store they told me that it was ready to ride so I immediately took it to a familiar MTB trailhead along the way to my daughter's house. It started to rain so I delayed my trial run. A couple days later when I returned to my home I tried it out on some familiar trails nearby. It seemed to boost for the first couple of peddle strokes and then the boost would cut out and then become jerky. I tried fiddling with the Bosch Flow App, making adjustments to the customized riding modes, but with no improvements. Then over the next two rides, when I tried to use the tracking capability that came with Flow, it came back with an error message "Speed Sensor Malfunction." Since I am new to E-bikes, I contacted the online help at Bosch. They told me that I need to have a speed sensor magnet mounted on either the rear wheel rim or the brake rotor. I could find no such thing on my bike, so I checked the bags of miscellaneous parts that the REI shop had sent home with me and found a magnet in one of the bags. I again contacted Bosch and they emailed me instructions on how to mount the magnet at the valve stem on the rear wheel rim. They explained that for my particular bike there is a sensor near the motor in the bottom bracket, that would detect the magnetic field as the wheel rotated. I then took my bike out for another trial run and what a difference that made, with smooth and consistent power delivery. The bike shop tech at the Sandy REI provided good friendly service but I think that he was somewhat lacking on his knowledge of the workings of the E-bike. But I would give the Bosch team 5-stars. Needless to say, I am now enjoying riding my new Salsa Mountain E-bike much more then when I first tried riding it.
Age:65–74
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:30"
Height:5'7"
Experience Level:Experienced
Riding Frequency:Multiple times per week
Yes , I recommend this product
Linda
New Jersey
New Bike Day
2 months ago
I went to REI to purchase a bike. I had excellent service from sales and the bike tech. They were very patient with me as I changed bikes after thinking I found my new bike.
Age:55–64
Weight:150–175 lbs.
Inseam:32"
Height:5'9"
Experience Level:Beginner
Riding Frequency:A few times per month
Yes , I recommend this product
Jamm
4 months ago
It was soooo nice, loved the way it worked on the trales