For Rides Of
Exceptional Quality
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.
Available in: C & CC Carbon
Wheel Size: MX
Front Travel: 160mm
Rear Travel: 150mm
Drive unit: NEW Bosch Performance Line CX
Battery Size: 600 Wh
For Rides Of
Exceptional Quality
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.
Available in: C & CC Carbon
Wheel Size: MX
Front Travel: 160mm
Rear Travel: 150mm
Drive unit: NEW Bosch Performance Line CX
Battery Size: 600 Wh
R $7,299 USD 49.49 lbs / 22.45 kg | S $8,499 USD 49.04 lbs / 22.24 kg | GX AXS $9,499 USD 49.32 lbs / 22.37 kg | X0 AXS RSV $11,499 USD 47.46 lbs / 21.53 kg | XX AXS RSV $12,799 USD 47.33 lbs / 21.47 kg |
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Material Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Learn More | Material Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Learn More | Material Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain. Learn More | Material CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More | Material CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models. Learn More | ||
Travel | Travel | Travel | Travel | Travel | ||
Wheel Size MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners. | Wheel Size MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners. | Wheel Size MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners. | Wheel Size MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners. | Wheel Size MIXED WHEELS: The larger 29-inch wheel adds traction and stability up front, while the 27.5-inch rear keeps the bike nimble and fun in corners. | ||
Rear Shock | Rear Shock | Rear Shock | Rear Shock | Rear Shock | ||
Fork | Fork | Fork | Fork | Fork | ||
Rear Derailleur | Rear Derailleur | Rear Derailleur | Rear Derailleur | Rear Derailleur | ||
Right Shifter | Right Shifter | Right Shifter | Right Shifter | Right Shifter | ||
Cassette | Cassette | Cassette | Cassette | Cassette | ||
Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | ||
Headset | Headset | Headset | Headset | Headset | ||
Rear Tire | Rear Tire | Rear Tire | Rear Tire | Rear Tire | ||
Front Tire | Front Tire | Front Tire | Front Tire | Front Tire | ||
Valves | Valves | Valves | Valves | Valves | ||
Front Hub | Front Hub | Front Hub | Front Hub | Front Hub | ||
Front Rim | Front Rim | Front Rim | Front Rim | Front Rim | ||
Rear Hub | Rear Hub | Rear Hub | Rear Hub | Rear Hub | ||
Rear Rim | Rear Rim | Rear Rim | Rear Rim | Rear Rim | ||
Front Rotor | Front Rotor | Front Rotor | Front Rotor | Front Rotor | ||
Rear Rotor | Rear Rotor | Rear Rotor | Rear Rotor | Rear Rotor | ||
Brakes | Brakes | Brakes | Brakes | Brakes | ||
Crankset | Crankset | Crankset | Crankset | Crankset | ||
Crank Length | Crank Length | Crank Length | Crank Length | Crank Length | ||
Handlebars | Handlebars | Handlebars | Handlebars | Handlebars | ||
Bar Width | Bar Width | Bar Width | Bar Width | Bar Width | ||
Stem | Stem | Stem | Stem | Stem | ||
Stem Length | Stem Length | Stem Length | Stem Length | Stem Length | ||
Saddle | Saddle | Saddle | Saddle | Saddle | ||
Seatpost | Seatpost | Seatpost | Seatpost | Seatpost | ||
Dropper Length | Dropper Length | Dropper Length | Dropper Length | Dropper Length | ||
Grips Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good. Learn More | Grips Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good. Learn More | Grips Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good. Learn More | Grips Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good. Learn More | Grips Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good. Learn More | ||
Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery | ||
Drive Unit | Drive Unit | Drive Unit | Drive Unit | Drive Unit |
TOOL MOUNT
Discreet mounting bolts underneath the TT allows for clean, on-bike-storage of tools, tubes or an AirTag.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
The geo chip raises or lowers the BB 4mm, and adjusts the headtube angle 0.3-degrees. The progression chip changes the progression from 26-29%.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
BOSCH FLOW APP
The Bosch Flow app allows you to connect your bike experience. Customize modes, upload routes from Komoot or Strava, track your rides and use the display to see range or go one step further and allow the Range Control tool to let the computer select modes for you so you get where you’re going.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
MASS MOUNTED LOW
The 600 Wh battery allows us to keep the weight low to increase traction and minimize the negative handling traits that some e-MTBs with enormous batteries have. But the optional 250 Wh PowerMore extender gives you the flexibility to go further on those occasional times you might want to.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
4 MODES
The tidy, wireless mode controller on the bars allows you to toggle between four standard modes (Eco, Tour, eMTB, and Turbo). Plus you can customize modes in the Bosch Flow app.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
DISCREET DISPLAY
The built-in display on the toptube allows for battery charge and mode to be displayed. The display can also be used to turn system on/off and toggle modes. More detail (% battery charge and range) can be found by using the app.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
Like all Santa Cruz’s the pivots and links are tough, reliable and easy to work on. The highest quality Enduro MAX sealed bearings, beefy pivot axles and collet locking system makes it easy to properly torque and maintain. Plus, owners get a lifetime of replacement pivot bearings.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
TOOL MOUNT
Discreet mounting bolts underneath the TT allows for clean, on-bike-storage of tools, tubes or an AirTag.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
The geo chip raises or lowers the BB 4mm, and adjusts the headtube angle 0.3-degrees. The progression chip changes the progression from 26-29%.
INDEPENDENTLY ADJUSTABLE GEO AND SHOCK RATE
BOSCH FLOW APP
MASS MOUNTED LOW
4 MODES
DISCREET DISPLAY
HARD-WEARING HARDWARE
TOOL MOUNT
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Chassis Stiffness
A. Stiff one-piece bridged link for chassis stiffness and protecting the shock from side loads. The stuff that causes other four-bar bikes to go soft.
B. Seatstay bridge adds rigidity so the suspension can smoothly track rather than twisting.
Pivots
Main pivots run on the same legendary preloading collet axle and expanding wedge system that Santa Cruz introduced and is copied by many bike brands now. Axles can’t back out and are keyed for worry-free removal.
Main pivots and seat tube pivot are the same hardware that we use across other bikes. All instructions can be found on our website and all spare parts you need are available in our webshop.
Bearings
Four oversized bearings in the chainstay pivots and an axle that holds everything captive (no workshop floor explosions). It doesn’t require a blind puller tool to remove bearings for service.
We use larger, more robust bearings than most other brands. Bigger ball bearings are less sensitive to contamination. So the bike will ride better for longer.
And like all of our bikes we offer free bearings for the lifetime of the original owner.
Hardware
A. Geo flip chip hardware is captive so there’s no fear of dropping small parts on the ground. To adjust, just loosen it, flip it, and retorque. It’s easy enough to do on the side of the trail with just one Allen key.
B. Threads at chainstay, seatstay pivots, and shock mount are all replaceable. So if you do damage by being a ham-fisted mechanic it’s a simple fix, not a frame-damaging one.
C. All 5mm Allen key broaches throughout, so it's easy to do quick bolt checks. It’s so easy to work on the bike that even the marketing people can do it (if we hide the sharp tools from them), and it requires no specialist tools.
Vala Frame Specifications
| Suspension System | Four-bar |
| Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
| Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
| Seat Post | 31.6mm |
| Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
| Eye to Eye length | 205mm |
| Stroke | 60mm |
| Recommended Sag | 30% (18mm) |
| Max Tire Size | 2.5" |
| Max Chainring Size | 36t |
| Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper | Trunnion |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower | 8x30 |
| Max Brake Rotor | 220mm |
| Brake Mount | 200mm PM |
| Fork Offset | 44mm |
Suspension Setup
For Hi Progression setting, run 5-10psi above shock pressure recommendation
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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| Reach | hi/lo | 435/432 | 460/456 | 480/477 | 500/497 | 525/522 |
| Stack | hi/lo | 623/625 | 632/635 | 641/643 | 655/657 | 668/670 |
| Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| Seat Tube Length | hi/lo | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 | 500 |
| Front Center | hi/lo | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 | 883 |
| BB Height | hi/lo | 344/340 | 344/340 | 344/340 | 344/340 | 344/340 |
| BB Drop (front) | hi/lo | 28/32 | 28/32 | 28/32 | 28/32 | 28/32 |
| BB Drop (rear) | hi/lo | 11/15 | 11/15 | 11/15 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1210 | 1240 | 1268 | 1297 | 1333 |
| Rear Center | hi/lo | 439 | 440 | 443 | 446 | 450 |
| Head Tube Length | hi/lo | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 573 | 601 | 622 | 645 | 673 |
| Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° |
| Standover Height | hi/lo | 741 | 735 | 734 | 734 | 728 |
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
FAQ's
Exploded Diagrams
SRAM Transmission Setup
| Frame Size | Flip Chip | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 32T | 34T | 36T |
| S | High | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| M | High | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| L | High | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XL | High | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XXL | High | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| S | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| M | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XL | Low | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | Low | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
