Salsa Cycles Confluence Flat Bar CUES 11
The Salsa Cycles Confluence Flat Bar CUES 11 is an electric bike with a 36 V pack, a stated top speed of 20 mph / 32 km/h, a stated range of 40 miles, 250Wh of energy, assistance to 32 kph, a charge time of 3 hours and a weight of 33 lb.
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Motor and performance
- Drive unit
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
MAHLE X35+
Gravel Ebikes – Salsa Confluence Flat Bar CUES 11 – Salsa Cycles · retrieved 27 October 2026
“Drive Unit MAHLE X35+ Ebike Classification Class 1”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
- Assisted speed
- 32 kph
- Motor make
- MAHLE
- Motor type
- hub drive motor
- Torque
45Nm
salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf · retrieved 27 October 2026
“HUB DRIVE MOTOR / 237WH BATTERY / 45Nm / 20MPH”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371
40Nm
Gravel Ebikes – Salsa Confluence Flat Bar CUES 11 – Salsa Cycles · retrieved 27 October 2026
“Motor Torque 40Nm Battery Capacity Watt Hours 250Wh”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
- Top speed
- 20 mph / 32 km/h
- Claimed range
- 40 miles
- Assist levels
- 3
- Range description
- 40 miles
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“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
“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
“HUB DRIVE MOTOR / 237WH BATTERY / 45Nm / 20MPH”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Max Assist Speed 20 mph / 32 km/h”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Range Estimate” | “40 miles”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Assist Levels” | “3”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“Range Estimate 40 miles Throttle No”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Battery and charging
- Charger included
- Yes
- Battery weight
- 1,500 g
- Energy
- 250Wh
- Battery
- 36 V
- 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
- Charger output voltage
- 42 V
- Charger output current
- 3.2A / 4A
- Charging time
- 3 hours
- Battery type
- Li-ion
Row from the maker’s page: “Charger Included” | “Yes”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“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
“Battery Capacity Watt Hours 250Wh”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“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
“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
“Rated output voltage/current: 42 V – 3.2A / 4A.”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240
“Rated output voltage/current: 42 V – 3.2A / 4A.”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/MAHLE_X30_UserManual-english.pdf?v=14458804578306659240
“Estimated Charge Time 3 hours”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Battery Type” | “Li-ion”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Shimano UR300
“Brake Calipers Shimano UR300”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Frame and components
- Colour
- Dark Cyan
- Bottom bracket
- 68mm BSA threaded
- Frame construction
- Aluminum
- Frame
- Confluence
- Tires
- Teravail Washburn 700c x 42mm
- Gearing
- Shimano CUES U6000
- Stem
- Salsa Guide
- Handlebar
- Salsa Salt Flat
- Saddle
- WTB Volt
- Seat post
- Promax SP-2016
- Frame material
- aluminum alloy
Row from the maker’s page: “Color” | “Dark Cyan”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“Bottom Bracket 68mm BSA threaded”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“Frame Construction Aluminum”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Frame” | “Confluence”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“Front Tire Teravail Washburn 700c x 42mm, Durable casing, wire bead”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“Rear Derailleur Shimano CUES U6000”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Stem” | “Salsa Guide”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Handlebar” | “Salsa Salt Flat”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Saddle” | “WTB Volt”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Row from the maker’s page: “Seatpost” | “Promax SP-2016”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
“Confluence's aluminum alloy tubing is developed specifically for the Confluence frame”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Size and fit
- Weight
- 33 lb
“Complete Bike 33 lb (Large frame)”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Certification claims
- E-bike class
- Class 1
“Ebike Classification Class 1”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
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 Ebikes – Salsa Confluence Flat Bar CUES 11 – Salsa CyclesArchived document
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-cues-11
Retrieved October 27, 2026