Tributary C is Salsa’s electric rugged-road adventure bike. It’s built to devour big burly dirt routes. Tributary’s well-balanced gravel geometry massive tire clearance and suspension fork mean total comfort and control on sketchy surfaces — even at ebike speeds. The BOSCH Performance Line Speed motor empowers riders to tackle demanding bikepacking routes explore vast networks of forest roads or add miles to any adventure. Pair all that with Salsa’s on-bike cargo features and Tributary is ready to take riders from their front door to far-out.
High-modulus carbon fiber frameBoost suspension forkBOSCH Performance Line Speed class 3 mid-drive motor with smart system28 mph or 45 km/h max assist85Nm max torque625Wh Bosch PowerTube internal batteryCompatible with Bosch range extender battery (sold separately)Class 5™ VRS​Internal cable and dropper post routing with port for integrated lighting system148 x 12 Boost thru-axle rearSRAM UDH compatibleRear rack and rear fender mountsCompatible with direct-mount frame bagsTwo bottle mounts inside main triangle on all sizesFrame accommodates up to 2.6" tire
| Rear Axle |
12mm Thru x 148mm |
| Throttle |
No |
| TT (Effective) |
610 |
| Brake Type |
Disc |
| Removable Battery |
Removable for Service |
| Battery Power (Wh) |
625 |
| Battery Power (V) |
36 |
| Battery Power (Ah) |
16.7 |
| Fork Type |
Suspension |
| Lights Included |
No |
| Frame Material |
Carbon |
| Frame Type |
Rigid |
| Max Motor Assist (Percent) |
340 |
| Front Axle |
15mm Thru x 110mm |
| Drive Type |
Mid-Drive |
| Ebike Class |
3 |
| Charger Included |
Yes |
| Color |
Amethyst/Yellow |
| Battery |
Li-Ion |
| Assist Levels |
4 |
| Range Estimate (Mi) |
25–100 miles |
| Motor Torque (Nm) |
85 |
| Charge Time (h) |
5.4 |
| Mfg Size |
Large |
| Assist Speed (Mph) |
28 |
| Walk Assist |
Yes |
| Platform |
Tributary |
| Wheel Size |
29" |
| Defined Color |
Multi-Color |
| Size |
Large |
