2027 Santa Cruz Vala XT Lite
Santa Cruz- Carbon C Frame
- FOX 36 Float Performance Fork
- FOX Float X Performance Shock
- Shimano XT M8200 Drivetrain
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38 Drive Unit
Dimensions
- Material: C
- Front (MM): 160
- Rear (MM): 150
- Wheel Size: MX
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.
Features
01
600 Wh Battery

02
NEW Bosch Performance Line CX

03
Independent Geo and Shock Rate Flip Chips

04
Four-bar Suspension

05
C Carbon Frame

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Free Bearing Replacement
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- Material:
- Carbon C
- Travel:
- 150
- Wheel Size:
- MX
- Fork:
- FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
- Shock:
- FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
- Cassette:
- Shimamo XT M8200, 10-51t
- Chain:
- Shimano XT M8100, 12spd
- Crankset:
- e13 Helix Race Alloy e*spec All Sizes: 160mm
- Rear Derailleur:
- Shimano XT M8200, SGS, 12spd
- Right Shifter:
- Shimano XT M8200, 12spd
- Brakes:
- Shimano XT M8220
- Front Rotor:
- Shimano RT750, 6-Bolt, 200mm
- Rear Rotor:
- Shimano RT750, 6-Bolt, 200mm
- Grips / Bar Tape:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebars:
- OneUp Carbon Bar, 35mm S: 760mm, 20mm Rise M-XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise
- Headset:
- Integrated (IS41/52)
- Saddle:
- WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
- Seatpost:
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 S: 120mm, M: 180mm, L: 210mm, XL-XXL: 240mm
- Stem:
- OneUp Enduro Stem All Sizes: 42mm
- Front Rim:
- Reserve 30|SL AL 6069
- Front Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Front Tire:
- Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
- Rear Rim:
- Reserve 30|HD AL 6069
- Rear Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt, 36t, 32h
- Rear Tire:
- Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5x2.5, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
- Bottom Bracket Shell:
- EMTB
- Rear Brake Mount:
- 200mm PM
- Shock Length:
- 205mm
- Fork Offset:
- 44mm
- Max Chainring Size:
- 36t
- Max Tire Clearance May vary according to tire and rim model:
- 2.5"
- Seat Clamp Diameter:
- 36.4mm
- Seat Post Diameter:
- 31.6mm
- Shock Stroke:
- 60mm
- Suspension System:
- Four-bar
- Water Bottle Mounts:
- 1
- Battery:
- Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
- Drive Unit:
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38
- Fork Axle to Crown:
- 571mm
- Max Rotor Size:
- 220mm
- Rear Spacing:
- 148mm
- UDH Compatible:
- Yes
- Valves:
- Reserve Fillmore Valves
- Front Derailleur Mount:
- No Compatibility
- Recommended Sag:
- 30%
- Frame:
- Carbon C MX 150mm Travel 4-Bar
- Chainguide:
- OneUp Chainguide
- Rear Travel:
- 151mm