How to Choose Mountain Bikes

Built for roaming far on rowdy terrain, the Salsa Notch 160 Deore 12 electric mountain bike features a powerful Bosch Performance Line CX motor that makes it easier to head out for another lap.

Imported.
| 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 | RockShox Domain Gold RC |
| Fork Travel | 170 millimeters |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float X Performance Series |
| Crankset | FSA CK-762 with Race Face direct mount 34T chainring |
| Bottom Bracket | Part of Bosch motor |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M6100-SGS |
| Rear Cogs | Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12, 10-51T |
| Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| 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, 780 mm wide, 20 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-721 ZS56/ZS66 for 1.8 in. tapered steerer |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 HYPERGLIDE+ |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Unisex |
| 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 |
Measurements are stated in millimeters unless otherwise indicated.
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
My first e-bike and it is awesome! Love the Salsa brand. Have owned a Timberjack for 5+ years and zero regrets with that bike either.
Nice bike. Maybe a little heavy. My first E. bike. I’m in my mid 60s and I just can’t do the trails anymore so this really helps with that steep elevation. Definitely go with the 12 gears vs the step down Salsa.
Excellent bike. Fun to ride. Works great on single track and rough down hills. This bike weighs a couple pounds more than some others of this size, but it is a little longer and more stable than others.
Been out a couple of times how, LOVE the bike!!!! Great service at REI bike shop.