2026 Santa Cruz Vala R
Santa Cruz- Carbon C Frame
- RockShox Zeb Base Fork
- FOX Float X Performance Shock
- SRAM NX Eagle Drivetrain
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38 Drive Unit
The Vala is a full-power ebike that delivers precision and power. It's made for riders looking for focused performance on the best trails. Perfectly balanced, refined suspension and the finest quality construction, as always.
- Material=C
- Front (MM)=160
- Rear (MM)=150
- Wheel Size=MX
- Weight (lbs)=49.49
- Weight (kg)=22.45
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C Carbon Frame

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Four-bar Suspension

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Independent Geo and Shock Rate Flip Chips

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600 Wh Battery

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NEW Bosch Performance Line CX

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- Material:
- Carbon C
- Travel:
- 150mm
- Weight:
- 49.49 lbs / 22.45 kg
- Wheel Size:
- MX
- Shock:
- FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
- Rear Brake Mount:
- 200mm PM
- Shock Length:
- 205mm
- Fork Offset:
- 44mm
- Headset:
- Integrated (IS41/52)
- Max Chainring Size:
- 36t
- Max Tire Clearance:
- 2.5";Seat Clamp Diameter=36.4mm"
- Seat Post Diameter:
- 31.6mm
- Shock Stroke:
- 60mm
- Suspension System:
- Four-bar
- Water Bottle Mounts:
- 1
- Fork:
- RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
- Cassette:
- SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
- Chain:
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Crankset:
- E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- Right Shifter:
- SRAM NX
- Brakes:
- SRAM DB8 Stealth
- Front Rotor:
- Avid Centerline 220mm
- Rear Rotor:
- Avid Centerline 220mm
- Grips / Bar Tape:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars:
- e13 TRS Base
- Saddle:
- SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
- Seatpost:
- SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- Stem:
- e.13 Base, 40mm -or- RaceFace Chester, 40mm
- Front Rim:
- Raceface ARC 30 HD
- Front Hub:
- SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Front Tire:
- Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
- Rear Rim:
- Raceface ARC 30 HD
- Rear Hub:
- SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear Tire:
- Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
- Front Derailleur Mount:
- No compatibility
- Valves:
- Reserve Fillmore Valves
- Max Rotor Size:
- 220mm
- Recommended Sag:
- 30% (18mm)
- Shock Mounting Hardware Lower:
- 8x30
- Shock Mounting Hardware Upper:
- Trunnion
- Battery:
- Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
- Drive Unit:
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38
- Dropper Length:
- S - 125mm, M - 170mm, L/XL/XXL - 200mm
- Crank Length:
- S/M/L/XL/XXL - 160mm
- Bar Width:
- S - 760mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL - 800mm, 35mm Rise
- Stem Length:
- S/M/L/XL/XXL - 40mm