Salsa Confluence Flat Bar Essa 8

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.

Additional Features:

6061-T6 aluminum frame
Confluence’s aluminum alloy tubing is developed specifically for the Confluence frame, and is heat-treated to T6 alloy standards for extra strength and durability.

Carbon fiber fork
The Confluence 2.0 Carbon Fiber Fork is lightweight, comfortable, cargo-ready, and gives you 50mm of tire clearance to play with.

Comfortable gravel geometry
Confluence is designed for stability and confidence on gravel at the higher average speeds riders experience on ebikes. An inclusive fit approach with low standover accommodates a wide range of bodies, abilities, and fit preferences.

Suspension corrected
Confluence is designed to accommodate 40mm gravel suspension forks (sold separately).

MAHLE X30 class 1 hub-drive system
This Class 1 rear hub-drive motor delivers electric assist up to 20mph/32kph, and has a smoother top-end than the previous-generation X35+. It’s also one of the lightest ebike systems in-market at 1.9kg, and its low-profile appearance mean that Confluence looks like a regular gravel bike.

45Nm max torque
Enjoy up to 45Nm of assist that feels natural, not overwhelming. The MAHLE X30 system offers three assist levels, and sensors detect when you’re pedaling to moderate the level of support generated at the hub.

250Wh internal battery
You can’t see it, but you’ll certainly feel it. MAHLE’s 237Wh iX2 battery is nestled inside Confluence’s downtube for added security and stiffness. This battery size hits the ideal combination of efficiency and weight for what we designed Confluence to do.

Capable of up to 421Wh with range extender (sold separately)
Increase your range with MAHLE’S External Battery Ex1 range extender. Simply attach it to your bottle cage bolts for an extra 171Wh of adventure.

HMI compact remote top tube controller
Minimal and intuitive controller displays battery status and allows you to cycle through assist modes with one button.

Handlebar-mounted controls
MAHLE Duo remote lets you cycle through assist modes and more without taking your hands off the handlebar.

Connected if you want to be
The MAHLE system offers ANT+ connectivity for third party devices, and Bluetooth® for app integration. MAHLE’s MySmartBike app allows for customization, metrics, mapping, and more.

Massive 700c x 50mm tire clearance
Confluence fits up to 700c x 50mm tires front and rear so you can ride those lesser-traveled tracks. 700c x 42mm maximum tire clearance when equipped with fenders.

On-bike cargo features
Attach a rack to your Confluence for serious cargo capacity, or use the sleeker Three-Pack mounts for extra water bottles or our EXP Series Anything Cage HD to pack a cooking kit, extra layers, or whatever else you dream up.

Specifications:

Frame
Confluence 2.0

Colour
Canyon Red

Fork
Confluence Carbon 2.0

Headset
FSA

Seatpost
Promax 12mm setback

Stem
Salsa Guide

Grips/Bar Tape
Velo

Saddle
WTB Volt

Handlebar
Salsa Salt Flat

Front Derailleur
Shimano ESSA U2000

Cassette
Shimano HG300, 11–45t, 8-speed

Drive Type
Hub-Drive

Chain
KMC 8-speed

Crankset
Shimano ESSA U2000, 40t

Shifter
Shimano ESSA M315-8R

Brake Levers
Shimano MT200

Brake Calipers
Shimano MT201

Assist Levels
3

Rotors
Shimano RT26 (6-bolt, 180mm front, 160mm rear)

Drive Unit
MAHLE X30

Ebike Classification
Class 1

Max Assist Speed
20mph/32kmh

Motor Torque
45Nm

Max Motor Assist
250W

Battery Capacity Watt Hours
237Wh

Battery Type
Li-ion

Removable Battery
No

Battery Power Volts
36V

Estimated Charge Time
3.5 hours

Charger Included
Yes

Throttle
No

Walk Assist
Yes

Front Tire
Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm, wire bead

Rear Tire
Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm, wire bead

Front Hub
WTB

Rear Hub
MAHLE X30

Rims
WTB ST i25

*Specifications are subject to change without notice