Tributary is Salsa's electric off-pavement adventure bike, built to be the best electric gravel bike for devouring big, burly dirt routes with speed and stability. As the first ebike in Salsa's lineup, Tributary felt like a fitting name — the headwaters of all the ebikes to follow. Its comfortable, balanced eGravel geometry and massive tire clearance roll smoothly at higher ebike speeds, while intuitive assist and on-bike cargo let you tackle demanding bikepacking routes, explore vast networks of forest roads, or add extra miles to any gravel ride — getting you from front door to far-out.
Features
- Bosch Performance Line Speed mid-drive motor — Class 3, up to 28 mph/45 km/h assist, 85Nm max torque
- 625Wh Bosch PowerTube internal battery for all-day range
- Aluminum or carbon (Tributary C) frame options, with a rigid carbon fork or front-suspension builds (Fox 34, RockShox 35 Gold)
- Class 5 VRS suspension design — bowed seatstays for compliance, horizontally oriented chainstays for lateral stiffness
- Massive tire clearance, up to 29 x 2.6"
- On-bike storage plus rack and fender mounts for bikepacking gear
Specifications
| Model | Tributary C Rival GX AXS Transmission SUS Ebike |
| Category | All-Road Ebike |
| Weight | 60.0 lb |
