Which gravel ebike is right for me?

Diagonal split image of a rider on Salsa Confluence and rider on Salsa Tributary

We have two electric gravel bikes in our lineup:

Confluence is our light-torque, hub-drive Class 1 gravel ebike, powered by a MAHLE system.

  • 40Nm of torque
  • 250Wh battery (compatible with range extender battery, sold separately)
  • 6061-T6 aluminum frame and carbon fork
  • Drop-bar and flat-bar versions


Four images, two of green Confluence Drop bar, and two of blue Confluence Flat bar ebike

Tributary is our high-torque, mid-drive Class 3* gravel ebike, powered by a Bosch system.

  • 85Nm** torque
  • 625Wh battery (compatible with range extender battery, sold separately)
  • 6061-T6 aluminum frame
  • Available with a rigid carbon fork or 120mm-travel suspension fork


Four images, two of blue Salsa Tributary, and two gray Salsa Tributary drop bar ebikes

Which one is right for you? Both have a few things in common:

  • Our egravel geometry, designed to feel stable and comfortable, even when you’re covering rugged terrain at higher speeds.
  • Ample tire clearance
  • On-bike cargo features


Confluence is the better choice for riders who want to use an ebike for fast-and-light missions, whether as a training and recovery tool, building confidence on the bike, or those spur-of-the-moment “Do I have time?” rides. Its lightweight hub-drive system and battery are a sleek, integrated package, so it feels more like riding a regular bike — just with a nice, strong tailwind.

Cyclist riding green Salsa Confluence Drop Bar Ebike on off-road trail in forest

Tributary is a good choice for riders who want to venture farther on more-rugged terrain. It’s designed to load up for longer adventures, with a more-powerful motor and larger battery to extend your range. Tributary’s larger tire clearance, Class 5™ VRS frame design, and optional suspension fork will keep you comfortable and in-control, even over the rowdiest roads. Its assist is more noticeable, which is what you want when you’re rolling up steep forest-road climbs fully loaded with bikepacking gear.

Cyclist riding Salsa Tributary Ebike on desert gravel road

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*Class 1 in Canada
**65Nm in Canada

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