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Oct 11, 2025 12:41 AM

Salsa Notch 160 CUES 10 Electric Mountain Bike (Charcoal Black, Sizes S - XL) $2,999.93 at REI w/ Free Store Pickup

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REI Co-op [rei.com] has Salsa Notch 160 CUES 10 Electric Mountain Bike (Charcoal Black, Sizes S - XL) for $2,999.93 with free store pickup.

Features:
  • 6061-T6 alloy frame with high-modulus carbon fiber control link
  • Split Pivot+ frame design allows riders to swap between travel classes
  • Split Pivot suspension design with 160 mm of efficient rear travel plus an SR Suntour ZERON36 Boost EQ fork for 160 mm travel up front
  • Bosch Performance Line CX class 1 mid-drive motor with smart system (20 mph/32 kph max assist)
  • 85 Nm max torque
  • 500 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery fully enclosed in down tube
  • Compatible with 250 Wh Bosch PowerPack range-extender battery (not included)
  • Bosch top tube System Controller and handlebar Mini Remote
This e-bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
  • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
  • In-store bike assembly
  • Pickup in store or curbside
  • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
  • An additional year of free adjustments on e-bikes
  • 20% off shop services
  • Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
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REI Co-op [rei.com] has Salsa Notch 160 CUES 10 Electric Mountain Bike (Charcoal Black, Sizes S - XL) for $2,999.93 with free store pickup.

Features:
  • 6061-T6 alloy frame with high-modulus carbon fiber control link
  • Split Pivot+ frame design allows riders to swap between travel classes
  • Split Pivot suspension design with 160 mm of efficient rear travel plus an SR Suntour ZERON36 Boost EQ fork for 160 mm travel up front
  • Bosch Performance Line CX class 1 mid-drive motor with smart system (20 mph/32 kph max assist)
  • 85 Nm max torque
  • 500 Wh Bosch PowerTube battery fully enclosed in down tube
  • Compatible with 250 Wh Bosch PowerPack range-extender battery (not included)
  • Bosch top tube System Controller and handlebar Mini Remote
This e-bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
  • 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
  • In-store bike assembly
  • Pickup in store or curbside
  • Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
REI Co-op Members get more:
  • An additional year of free adjustments on e-bikes
  • 20% off shop services
  • Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)

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Oct 11, 2025 5:19 AM
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kigmatzomatOct 11, 2025 5:19 AM
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That is a lot of torque, especially on a mid-drive where it can be magnified by gearing.

I have heard of bikes cutting the motor during shifting at high torque (i.e. downshifting on a hill) to avoid damaging the transmission. That was on bikes with the envolio internal gear system, but its something to look for in a review.
Oct 14, 2025 6:23 PM
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SlickLokiOct 14, 2025 6:23 PM
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Quote from kigmatzomat View quoted comment :
That is a lot of torque, especially on a mid-drive where it can be magnified by gearing.

I have heard of bikes cutting the motor during shifting at high torque (i.e. downshifting on a hill) to avoid damaging the transmission. That was on bikes with the envolio internal gear system, but its something to look for in a review.
FYI. 85 Nm has been the standard on "full power" eMTB for years. There's a couple newer ones that goes beyond 100 Nm.
Oct 15, 2025 6:13 PM
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kigmatzomatOct 15, 2025 6:13 PM
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Quote from SlickLoki View quoted comment :
FYI. 85 Nm has been the standard on "full power" eMTB for years. There's a couple newer ones that goes beyond 100 Nm.
Cutting power during shifting used to be an issue years ago (I think on watts wagons and calibikes), where you were supposed to brake briefly before shifting or in some cases they installed a "clutch" button as a motor interrupter.

Then things got better but I think the internally geared hubs can't handle the strain. I'll see if I can find the review I read last month that had it.
Oct 17, 2025 1:34 PM
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Straightsix9904Oct 17, 2025 1:34 PM
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I know its a solid fork, but its weird seeing an SR Suntour on a $3 to 5,000 bike
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