Santa Cruz Vala AL Deore - 2026

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.

*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.

Frame
Material    Aluminum
Frame    Aluminum MX 150mm Travel, 4-Bar
Travel    150mm
Weight    53.11lbs / 24.09kg
Wheel Size    MX
Suspension
Fork    RockShox Psylo Gold RC, 160mm
Shock    RockShox Deluxe Select, 205x60
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket    N/A
Cassette    Shimano Deore 6100, 10-51t
Chain    Shimano Deore 6100, 12spd
Chainguide    OneUp Chainguide
Crankset    E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Rear Derailleur    Shimano Deore M6100, SGS, 12spd
Brakes
Brakes    Shimano Deore M6120
Front Rotor    Shimano RT66, 220mm
Rear Rotor    Shimano RT66, 203mm
Cockpit
Grips / Bar Tape    Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Handlebars    Santa Cruz Bicycles Aluminum Bar, 35x800, 30mm Rise
Headset    FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
Saddle    WTB Silverado Medium, Steel
Seatpost    SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Stem    OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Wheels
Front Rim    WTB ST Tough 30
Front Hub    WTB Frequency Sport, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Tire    Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", EXO+
Rear Rim    WTB ST Tough 30
Rear Hub    WTB Frequency Sport, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Tire    Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5"x2.5", DoubleDown
Valves    Reserve Fillmore Valves
Ebike
Battery    Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit    Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Specs
Bottom Bracket Shell    EMTB
Rear Brake Mount    200mm PM
Shock Length    205mm
Fork Axle to Crown    571mm
Fork Offset    44mm
Front Derailleur Mount    No Compatibility
Headset    Integrated (IS41/52)
Max Chainring Size    36t
Max Rotor Size    220mm
Max Tire Clearance    2.5"
Rear Spacing    148mm
Rear Travel    150mm
Recommended Sag    30%
Seat Clamp Diameter    36.4mm
Shock Stroke    60mm
Suspension System    Four-bar
UDH Compatible    Yes
Water Bottle Mounts    1