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Salsa Cycles Confluence CUES 10

The Salsa Cycles Confluence CUES 10 is an electric bike with a 36 V pack, a stated top speed of 20 mph / 32 km/h, 237Wh of energy, assistance to 32 kph and a charge time of 3.5 hours.

Last updated: 11 November 2026

Motor and performance

Drive unit

The maker’s own documents give different figures

MAHLE X30

Gravel Ebike – Salsa Confluence Drop Bar CUES 10 – Salsa Cycles · retrieved 27 October 2026

Row from the maker’s page: “Drivetrain” | “Drive Unit” | “MAHLE X30”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

X30

salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf · retrieved 27 October 2026

“For troubleshooting the MAHLE X30 drive system equipped on your Confluence 2.0 ebike, please see the MAHLE manual that came with your ebike.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371

Peak power, as stated elsewhere
250W

Row from the maker’s page: “Drivetrain” | “Max Motor Assist” | “250W”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Assisted speed
32 kph

“Pedal assistance will reduce as you approach 20 mph (32 kph) and cut off at any speed above that.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371

Motor make
MAHLE

“For troubleshooting the MAHLE X30 drive system equipped on your Confluence 2.0 ebike, please see the MAHLE manual that came with your ebike.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371

Motor type
hub drive motor

“HUB DRIVE MOTOR / 237WH BATTERY / 45Nm / 20MPH”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371

Torque
45Nm

“Motor Torque 45Nm Max Motor Assist 250W”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

“HUB DRIVE MOTOR / 237WH BATTERY / 45Nm / 20MPH”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371

Top speed
20 mph / 32 km/h

“Max Assist Speed 20 mph / 32 km/h”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Range description
up to 45 miles (72 kilometers)

“The MAHLE X30 system paired with MAHLE's 237Wh iX2 battery is designed to offer a range of up to 45 miles (72 kilometers) per charge under ideal conditions.”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Battery and charging

Battery weight
1,500 g

“CAN-BUS interface. Energy support for accessories: 2A (maximum) / 12 V (maximum). Weight: 1,500 g.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240

Energy
237Wh

“Battery Capacity Watt Hours 237Wh”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Battery
36 V

“Capacity: 236 Wh. Rated voltage: 36 V. Maximum charge current: 3.2 A.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240

Battery options offered

237Wh

“HUB DRIVE MOTOR / 237WH BATTERY / 45Nm / 20MPH”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371

236 Wh

“Capacity: 236 Wh. Rated voltage: 36 V. Maximum charge current: 3.2 A.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240

Battery specification
iX2

“2.1.2.1 iX2 Battery Capacity: 236 Wh. Rated voltage: 36 V.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240

Charger output voltage
42 V

“Rated output voltage/current: 42 V – 3.2A / 4A.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240

Charger output current
3.2A / 4A

“Rated output voltage/current: 42 V – 3.2A / 4A.”

Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240

Charging time
3.5 hours

“Estimated Charge Time 3.5 hours”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Battery type
Li-ion

Row from the maker’s page: “Drivetrain” | “Battery Type” | “Li-ion”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Brakes and safety

Brakes
Shimano CUES U6030

“Brake Calipers Shimano CUES U6030”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Frame and components

Colours
Midnight Blue

Row from the maker’s page: “Color” | “Midnight Blue”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Tires
Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm

“Front Tire Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Gearing
Shimano CUES U6000

“Rear Derailleur Shimano CUES U6000”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Frame material
6061-T6 Aluminum

“Frame Construction 6061-T6 Aluminum Fork Construction Carbon fiber”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Certification claims

E-bike class
Class 1

“Ebike Classification Class 1”

Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

Sources

  • Archived document

    Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371

    Retrieved October 27, 2026

  • Archived document

    Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240

    Retrieved October 27, 2026

  • Gravel Ebike – Salsa Confluence Drop Bar CUES 10 – Salsa CyclesArchived document

    Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-cues-10

    Retrieved October 27, 2026