"The Salsa Notch eMTB is a big bike built for big, adventurous rides. It's equipped with a murderer's row of tech designed to let you get as rowdy as you want, starting with 170/180mm of top-tier RockShox suspension and a split-pivot platform that keeps braking confident without interfering with suspension performance. Add in the sharp-stopping Maven brakes and a stable, precise frame that's built to plow through chunk, and the Notch starts to feel like a downhill weapon at heart."
"But what about the climb back up? It handles that just fine, too. The latest Gen 5 Bosch CX motor jumps out of the gate with 85Nm of torque, and if that's not enough, you can custom-tune it up to 100Nm to charge the steepest grades. You don't have to worry about wearing down the transmission with that power either. The GX Eagle Transmission manages shifts electronically, delivering precisely timed gear changes even under load."
"The frame feels confident and planted, but sizing does run large. Be sure to study the sizing chart carefully, as our tester landed in one of the largest medium sizes we've seen. Value is always a tricky conversation at the premium end of the market, but with a carbon frame, bar, and wheels paired with truly top-shelf components, it's hard to complain about how much bike you're getting for the money in today's climate."
The Salsa Notch eMTB is a large, adventure-focused bike built with a carbon frame, bar, and wheels and heavy-duty geometry for enduro and downhill riding. It uses 170/180mm RockShox suspension with a split-pivot platform to maintain confident braking without compromising suspension action. The Gen 5 Bosch CX motor delivers 85Nm of stock torque and can be tuned up to 100Nm for steep climbs. The GX Eagle Transmission shifts electronically with precisely timed gear changes under load. The Notch features sharp-stopping Maven brakes and a stable, precise chassis that plows through rough terrain. Sizing runs large and conversion to a dual-crown downhill setup is possible.
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