Why Bosch?

Bosch motor on Salsa Notch and Salsa Tributary split image

Select Salsa ebikes use Bosch mid-drive motor systems. Bosch has been a technology innovator since 1886, and you almost certainly use Bosch products in your daily life. Now, the company we trust with everything from our car’s stability control to our power tools and electronics offers one of the most-trusted ebike systems on the market.

The Experience

Salsa uses Bosch ebike systems for their powerful, reliable motors, efficient batteries, intuitive displays and controls, and technology integration. Bosch Class 1* ebike systems give you a powerful 85Nm** of torque for getting up and over any obstacle, even fully loaded with bikepacking gear. Bosch’s large, efficient batteries grant you the range to wander as far as your curiosity takes you — or even farther with the range extender battery (sold separately).

Collage; cyclist riding gravel on Tributary and Notch Ebikes, bike and motor details

The Tech

We value versatility and customization here at Salsa. Bosch’s smart system and eBike Flow App are the perfect pairing, allowing riders to personalize their experience with:

  • Custom ride modes
  • Ride tracking and data
  • Route planning and navigation
  • Security

Salsa Notch and Tributary Ebikes with large smart phone showing Bosch app on white background

E-Assist Evolution

The 2025 Notch C and Tributary C are the first bikes in our lineup to take advantage of Bosch’s new Performance Line BDU38 drive units. This latest iteration in Bosch’s Performance Line series packs more performance and features for a ride experience that keeps you chasing Adventure by Bike.

  • More responsive, natural ride feel thanks to new sensor design
  • Powder-coated magnesium motor casing is robust enough for any trail
  • Quieter than previous generation
  • 100 grams lighter than previous generation

2 closeups of Bosch ebike motors installed into the frames of bikes

Learn more about the Performance Line CX (as found on Notch C) here.

Learn more about the Performance Line Speed (as found on Tributary C) here.

Two cyclists ride uphill on a mountainside on ebies

With superb range and power, Bosch-equipped Salsa ebikes are built for more Adventure by Bike.

Experience Bosch on Tributary

Experience Bosch on Notch




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