Salsa Cycles Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8
The Salsa Cycles Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8 is an electric bike with a 36 V pack, a stated top speed of 20 mph / 32 km/h, 237Wh of energy, a nominal 36V, assistance to 32 kph, a charge time of 3.5 hours and a 700c wheel.
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 X30
Best Gravel Ebike – Salsa Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8 – Salsa Cycles · retrieved 27 October 2026
“Drive Unit MAHLE X30 Ebike Classification Class 1”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
- Peak power, as stated elsewhere
- 250W
- Assisted speed
- 32 kph
- Motor make
- MAHLE
- Motor type
- hub drive motor
- Torque
- 45Nm
- Top speed
- 20 mph / 32 km/h
- Assist levels
- 3
- Range description
- 45 miles
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Max Motor Assist 250W Battery Capacity Watt Hours 237Wh”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“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
“HUB DRIVE MOTOR / 237WH BATTERY / 45Nm / 20MPH”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/salsa-confluence-2.0-user-manual.pdf?v=18170211462215002371
“Motor Torque 45Nm Max Motor Assist 250W”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Max Assist Speed 20 mph / 32 km/h”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Assist Levels” | “3”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“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-flat-bar-essa-8
Battery and charging
- Charger included
- Yes
- Battery weight
- 1,500 g
- Energy
- 237Wh
- Battery
- 36 V
- Voltage
- 36V
- Removable battery
- No
- 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
- 3.5 hours
- Battery type
- Li-ion
- Rated voltage
- 36V
Row from the maker’s page: “Charger Included” | “Yes”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“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 237Wh”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“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
Row from the maker’s page: “Battery Power Volts” | “36V”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Removable Battery” | “No”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“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 3.5 hours”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Battery Type” | “Li-ion”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Battery Power Volts 36V Estimated Charge Time 3.5 hours”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Shimano MT201
“Brake Calipers Shimano MT201”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Frame and components
- Colour
- Canyon Red
- Fork
- Confluence Carbon 2.0
- Fork travel
- 40mm
- Frame construction
- 6061-T6 Aluminum
- Frame
- Confluence 2.0
- Tires
- Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm
- Chain
- KMC 8-speed
- Gearing
- Shimano ESSA U2000
- Stem
- Salsa Guide
- Handlebar
- Salsa Salt Flat
- Grips
- Velo
- Saddle
- WTB Volt
- Frame material
- aluminum alloy
- Wheel size
- 700c
Row from the maker’s page: “Color” | “Canyon Red”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Fork” | “Confluence Carbon 2.0”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Suspension Fork Length (Travel) 40mm”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Frame Construction 6061-T6 Aluminum”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Frame” | “Confluence 2.0”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Front Tire Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm, wire bead”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Chain” | “KMC 8-speed”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Rear Derailleur Shimano ESSA U2000”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Stem” | “Salsa Guide”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Handlebar” | “Salsa Salt Flat”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Grips/Bar Tape” | “Velo”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Row from the maker’s page: “Saddle” | “WTB Volt”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Confluence's aluminum alloy tubing is developed specifically for the Confluence frame”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
“Design Wheel/Tire Sizes 700c”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Certification claims
- E-bike class
- Class 1
“Ebike Classification Class 1”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
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
- Best Gravel Ebike – Salsa Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8 – Salsa CyclesArchived document
Source: salsacycles.com/products/confluence-flat-bar-essa-8
Retrieved October 27, 2026