Salsa Cycles Notch C Deore 12
The Salsa Cycles Notch C Deore 12 is an electric bike with a stated top speed of 20 mph / 32 km/h, a capacity of 16.7Ah, 625Wh of energy, a nominal 36V, assistance to 32 kph and a weight of 50 lb 8 oz.
Last updated: 11 November 2026
Motor and performance
- Drive unit
Bosch Performance Line CX, BDU38 Universal Mount
Best Enduro eMTB – Salsa Notch C Deore 12 – Salsa Cycles · retrieved 27 October 2026
“Drive Unit Bosch Performance Line CX, BDU38 Universal Mount”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Performance Line CX
85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf · retrieved 27 October 2026
“BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE CX”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
- Peak power, as stated elsewhere
- 340% up to 600 watts
- Assisted speed
- 32 kph
- Motor make
- Bosch
- Motor type
- mid-drive motor
- Torque
- 85Nm
- Top speed
- 20 mph / 32 km/h
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Max Motor Assist 340% up to 600 watts”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
“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/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
“BOSCH PERFORMANCE LINE CX”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
“The Bosch pedal-assist system consists of a mid-drive motor unit, a battery, a system controller, and various electronic components (harness wires, sensors, and switches).”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
“Motor Torque 85Nm Max Motor Assist 340% up to 600 watts”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
“MID DRIVE MOTOR / 500–750 WH BATTERY / 85Nm / 20 MPH”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
“Max Assist Speed 20 mph / 32 km/h”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Battery and charging
- Energy
- 625Wh
- Rated capacity
- 16.7Ah
- Battery options offered
- 500–750 Wh
- Battery specification
- Bosch PowerTube
- Charger output current
- 4-amp
- Charging time
approx. 5.4 hours
Best Enduro eMTB – Salsa Notch C Deore 12 – Salsa Cycles · retrieved 27 October 2026
“Estimated Charge Time 50% charge: approx. 2.1 hours 100% charge: approx. 5.4 hours”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
5 ½ hours
85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf · retrieved 27 October 2026
“It will take roughly 5 ½ hours to charge a 625 Wh battery with the provided 4 amp charger.”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
- Battery type
- Bosch PowerTube 625 lithium ion
- Rated voltage
- 36V
“Battery Capacity Watt Hours 625Wh”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
“Battery Capacity Amp Hours 16.7Ah”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
“MID DRIVE MOTOR / 500–750 WH BATTERY / 85Nm / 20 MPH”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
“Bosch PowerTube and Battery Adapter Assembly”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
“Only use the designated Bosch 4-amp charger to charge the ebike battery.”
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
The maker’s own documents give different figures
“Battery Type Bosch PowerTube 625 lithium ion”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Row from the maker’s page: “Drivetrain” | “Battery Power Volts” | “36V”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Brakes and safety
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston
“Brake Calipers Shimano Deore M6120, 4-piston”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Frame and components
- Colours
- Slate/Apricot
- Tires
- Teravail Kessel 29x2.5"
- Gearing
- Shimano Deore M6100-SGS
- Frame material
- high-modulus carbon fiber
Row from the maker’s page: “Color” | “Slate/Apricot”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
“Front Tire Teravail Kessel 29x2.5", Durable Plus casing, WTB TCS Sealant included”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
“Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M6100-SGS”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
“Notch C features a high-modulus carbon fiber frame for reduced weight and improved stiffness”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Size and fit
- Weight
- 50 lb 8 oz
“Weight Complete Bike 50 lb 8 oz (MD frame)”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Certification claims
- E-bike class
- Class 1
“Ebike Classification Class 1”
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Sources
- Archived document
Source: salsacycles.com/cdn/shop/files/85-001554_INST01_salsa_notch_c.pdf?v=13618345999171270363
Retrieved October 27, 2026
- Best Enduro eMTB – Salsa Notch C Deore 12 – Salsa CyclesArchived document
Source: salsacycles.com/products/notch-c-deore-12
Retrieved October 27, 2026