Description
Santa Cruz Vala – Full-Power Electric Trail Performance
Of Exceptional Quality
The Santa Cruz Vala is a full-power e-bike designed for riders who demand precision, power, and uncompromising trail performance. Built around Santa Cruz’s legendary approach to chassis design, the Vala combines balanced geometry, refined suspension, and premium construction to create an e-bike that feels confident, capable, and natural on the most challenging trails.
With a mixed-wheel MX setup, 160 mm front travel, and 150 mm rear travel, the Vala delivers the perfect balance between agility and control. The carefully tuned suspension platform provides excellent traction and composure, while the powerful new Bosch Performance Line CX motor and 600 Wh battery provide the support needed for longer climbs and bigger adventures.
Available in C and CC Carbon frame options, the Vala represents Santa Cruz’s commitment to creating bikes where every detail matters. Frame construction, suspension design, geometry, and component selection are developed together to deliver exceptional handling and a premium riding experience.
Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Carbon C |
| Wheel Size | MX (29″ front / 27.5″ rear) |
| Front Travel | 160 mm |
| Rear Travel | 150 mm |
| Rear Shock | FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205 x 60 mm |
| Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160 mm |
| Drive Unit | Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube 600 Wh |
Components
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed |
| Shifter | SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop, 12-speed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset |
| Front Tyre | Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29 x 2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft |
| Rear Tyre | Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5 x 2.5, Gravity Radial Soft |
| Valves | Reserve Fillmore Valves |
| Front Hub | E13 SL, 15 x 110, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Rear Hub | E13 SL E-Spec, 12 x 148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Front Rim | Race Face ARC 30 HD |
| Rear Rim | Race Face ARC 30 HD |
| Front Rotor | SRAM HS2 200 mm |
| Rear Rotor | SRAM HS2 200 mm |
| Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle Cranks, 160 mm |
| Handlebar | OneUp Aluminium Bar, 800 mm |
| Stem | OneUp Stem 42 mm / Burgtec Enduro Stem 42 mm |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy Atmos |
| Seatpost | OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 mm |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Fit & Sizing
| Size | Crank Length | Handlebar Rise | Dropper Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 160 mm | 20 mm Rise | 120 mm |
| M | 160 mm | 35 mm Rise | 180 mm |
| L | 160 mm | 35 mm Rise | 210 mm |
| XL | 160 mm | 35 mm Rise | 240 mm |
| XXL | 160 mm | 35 mm Rise | 240 mm |
Key Features
- Santa Cruz Vala full-power electric mountain bike
- Premium Carbon C frame construction
- MX wheel setup for agility and stability
- 160 mm front and 150 mm rear suspension travel
- New Bosch Performance Line CX BDU38 motor
- Bosch PowerTube 600 Wh battery
- FOX 38 Performance Elite Grip X2 fork
- FOX Float X Performance Elite rear shock
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type wireless drivetrain
- SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth brakes with HS2 rotors
- Race Face ARC 30 HD wheelset
- Schwalbe Magic Mary Gravity Radial tyres
- OneUp Dropper Post with size-specific travel options
- Designed for aggressive trail riding, technical terrain, and all-day adventures
- Built with Santa Cruz’s renowned suspension performance and engineering philosophy
