Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8

Confluence Flat Bar ESSA 8 is our light gravel ebike that makes it easier to squeeze more adventures into each day. Ride to the ride, tack on those bonus miles, explore all the spur roads, or bring your mid-ride coffee setup without worrying about weight.

MAHLE’s X30 hub-drive motor is lightweight and discreet, with 45Nm of torque on tap for a confidence boost everywhere you ride. Confluence’s comfortable, stable geometry makes those extra miles and higher speeds feel natural.

Three-Pack mounts, rack mounts, and fenders mounts make Confluence the best gravel ebike for adventure; suspension fork and dropper post compatibility plus 700c x 50mm tire clearance expands your capability to cover the roughest roads out there.

The Shimano ESSA 1 x 8 drivetrain keeps things simple and dependable, just what you want when you’re focused on riding farther.

• 6061-T6 alloy frame with Confluence 2.0 carbon fork
• Suspension corrected for 40mm gravel suspension forks
• Mahle X30 Class 1 (20mph/32kph assist) hub-drive system
• 45Nm max torque
• 237Wh MAHLE iX2 internal battery in downtube
• Capable of up to 421Wh with MAHLE’S External Battery Ex1 171Wh range extender (sold separately)
• HMI compact remote top tube controller
• MAHLE Duo remote handlebar-mounted controller allows rider to cycle through assist modes and more without taking hands off handlebar
• On-bike cargo features including rack mounts and Three-Pack mounts on fork
• Massive 700c x 50mm tire clearance (max 42mm tire clearance with fenders)
• Fender mounts

SPECS:

Frame	Confluence 2.0, 6061-T6 Aluminum
Fork	Confluence Carbon 2.0
Rear Shock	N/A
Rims/Wheels	WTB ST i25
Hubs	WTB (Front), MAHLE X30 (Rear)
Spokes	Not Specified
Tires	Teravail Washburn 700c x 50mm, wire bead
Crankset	Shimano ESSA U2000
Chainrings	40t
Chain	KMC 8-speed
Chain Guide	N/A
Front Derailleur	N/A
Rear Derailleur	Shimano ESSA U2000
Cassette/Rear Cogs	Shimano HG300, 11–45t, 8-speed
Shifters	Shimano ESSA M315-8R
Handlebars	Salsa Salt Flat
Stem	Salsa Guide
Brake Levers	Shimano MT200
Brakes	Shimano MT201 Calipers, Shimano RT26 Rotors (180mm front, 160mm rear)
Pedals	Not Included
Saddle	WTB Volt
Seat Post	Promax 12mm setback, 27.2mm
Motor	MAHLE X30, 45Nm torque
Battery	MAHLE iX2, 237Wh (250Wh nominal), 36V, Internal
Display/Controller	MAHLE HMI Compact Remote (top tube) and Duo Remote (handlebar)
Max Assisted Speed	20mph (Class 1)
Charger	Included (3.5 hours charge time)
Accessories & Extras	Three-Pack mounts, rack/fender mounts, walk assist, MAHLE MySmartBike app compatible