Vala 1 MY25

Model Specs

Suspension System	Four-bar
Front Derailleur Mount	No compatibility
Headset	Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post Diameter	31.6mm
Seat Clamp Diameter	36.4mm
Shock Length	205mm
Shock Stroke	60mm
Recommended Sag	30% (18mm)
Max Tire Clearance	2.5"
Max Chainring Size	36t
Water Bottle Mounts	1
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper	Trunnion
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower	8x30
Max Rotor Size	220mm
Rear Brake Mount	200mm PM
Fork Offset	44mm

Build Kits

Select a Build Kit

R

• R
• S
• GX AXS
• X 0 AXS RSV
• XX AXS RSV

Weight	49.49 lbs / 22.45 kg
Material	Carbon C
Travel	150mm
Wheel Size	MX
Shock	FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Fork	RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Right Shifter	SRAM NX
Cassette	SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain	SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Headset	FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Valves	Reserve Fillmore Valves
Front Hub	SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim	Raceface ARC 30 HD
Rear Hub	SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim	Raceface ARC 30 HD
Front Rotor	Avid Centerline 220mm
Rear Rotor	Avid Centerline 220mm
Brakes	SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset	E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Crank Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 160mm
Handlebars	e13 TRS Base
Bar Width	S - 760mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL - 800mm, 35mm Rise
Stem	e.13 Base, 40mm -or- RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Stem Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 40mm
Saddle	SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Seatpost	SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Dropper Length	S - 125mm, M - 170mm, L/XL/XXL - 200mm
Grips / Bar Tape	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery	Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit	Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Weight	49.04 lbs / 22.24 kg
Material	Carbon C
Travel	150mm
Wheel Size	MX
Shock	FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Fork	FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip 160mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Right Shifter	SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12spd
Cassette	SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Headset	FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Valves	Reserve Fillmore Valves
Front Hub	E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim	Raceface ARC 30 HD
Rear Hub	E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim	Raceface ARC 30 HD
Front Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes	SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Crankset	E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Crank Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 160mm
Handlebars	OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm
Bar Width	S - 800mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL - 800mm, 35mm Rise
Stem	OneUp Stem -or- Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
Stem Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 42mm
Saddle	SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy -or- WTB Volt
Seatpost	OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Dropper Length	S - 120mm, M - 180mm, L - 210mm, XL/XXL - 240mm
Grips / Bar Tape	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery	Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit	Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Weight	49.32 lbs / 22.37 kg
Material	Carbon C
Travel	150mm
Wheel Size	MX
Shock	FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60
Fork	FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter	SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Headset	Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Valves	Reserve Fillmore Valves
Front Hub	E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim	Raceface ARC 30 HD
Rear Hub	E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim	Raceface ARC 30 HD
Front Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes	SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Crankset	SRAM GX Eagle Cranks, 160mm
Crank Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 160mm
Handlebars	OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm
Bar Width	S - 800mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL - 800mm, 35mm Rise
Stem	OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Stem Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 42mm
Saddle	SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy Atmos
Seatpost	OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Dropper Length	S - 120mm, M - 180mm, L - 210mm, XL/XXL - 240mm
Grips / Bar Tape	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery	Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit	Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Weight	47.46 lbs / 21.53 kg
Material	Carbon CC
Travel	150mm
Wheel Size	MX
Shock	FOX Float X Factory, 205x60
Fork	FOX 38 Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter	SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
Cassette	SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain	SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Headset	Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Valves	Reserve Fillmore Valves
Front Hub	DT Swiss 350, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim	Reserve 30|HD Carbon
Rear Hub	DT Swiss 350, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 24t, 32h
Rear Rim	Reserve 31|DH Carbon
Front Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes	SRAM Maven Silver Stealth
Crankset	SRAM X0 Eagle Cranks, 160mm
Crank Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 160mm
Handlebars	Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Bar Width	S - 800mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL - 80mm, 35mm Rise
Stem	OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Stem Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 42mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL
Seatpost	OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Dropper Length	S - 120mm, M - 180mm, L - 210mm, XL/XXL - 240mm
Grips / Bar Tape	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery	Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit	Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Weight	47.33 lbs / 21.47 kg
Material	Carbon CC
Travel	150mm
Wheel Size	MX
Shock	FOX Float X Factory, 205x60
Fork	FOX 38 Factory, Grip X2, 160mm
Rear Derailleur	SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter	SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle
Cassette	SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain	SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Headset	Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
Rear Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire	Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Valves	Reserve Fillmore Valves
Front Hub	Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h
Front Rim	Reserve 30|HD Carbon
Rear Hub	Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim	Reserve 31|DH Carbon
Front Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor	SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes	SRAM Maven Ultimate Stealth
Crankset	SRAM X0 Eagle Cranks, 160mm
Crank Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 160mm
Handlebars	Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Bar Width	S - 800mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL - 80mm, 35mm Rise
Stem	Burgtec Enduro MK3 Machined, 42mm
Stem Length	S/M/L/XL/XXL - 42mm
Saddle	WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless
Seatpost	OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Dropper Length	S - 120mm, M - 180mm, L - 210mm, XL/XXL - 240mm
Grips / Bar Tape	Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery	Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit	Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

	s	m	l	xl	xxl
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°
Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo)	110	120	130	145	160
Rear Center (Hi/Lo)	439	440	443	446	450
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
Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo)	573	601	622	645	673
Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo)	380	400	420	460	500
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

Size Guide

IN / CM Small

154cm 5'1" - 165cm 5'5" Reach: 435mm

Medium

165cm 5'5" - 175cm 5'9" Reach: 460mm

Large

175cm 5'9" - 185cm 6'1" Reach: 480mm

X-Large

182cm 6'0" - 193cm 6'4" Reach: 500mm

XX-Large

193cm 6'4" - 200cm 6'7" Reach: 525mm

Suspension Setup

Fox Float X Performance 205x60

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Sag	Rebound (from closed)
100	45	125	30%, 18mm	8
120	54	145	30%, 18mm	7
140	64	165	30%, 18mm	7
160	73	180	30%, 18mm	6
180	82	200	30%, 18mm	5
200	91	220	30%, 18mm	4
220	100	240	30%, 18mm	4
240	109	255	30%, 18mm	3
260	118	275	30%, 18mm	3

Rockshox Zeb Base 160 29

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Rebound (from closed)
100	45	47	13
120	54	56	12
140	64	64	11
160	73	72	11
180	82	80	10
200	91	88	9
220	100	96	8
240	109	102	7

Fox Float X Performance 205x60

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Sag	Rebound (from closed)
100	45	125	30%, 18mm	8
120	54	145	30%, 18mm	7
140	64	165	30%, 18mm	7
160	73	180	30%, 18mm	6
180	82	200	30%, 18mm	5
200	91	220	30%, 18mm	4
220	100	240	30%, 18mm	4
240	109	255	30%, 18mm	3
260	118	275	30%, 18mm	3

Fox 38 Performance 160 29

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Rebound (from closed)
120	54	79	13
130	59	83	12
140	64	87	11
150	68	91	10
160	73	96	9
170	77	100	8
180	82	104	7
190	86	109	6
200	91	113	5
210	95	117	4
220	100	121	3
230	104	126	2
240	109	130	1

Fox Float X Perf. Elite 205x60

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Sag	Rebound (from closed)	Compression
100	45	125	30%, 18mm	8	5-10
120	54	145	30%, 18mm	7	5-10
140	64	165	30%, 18mm	7	5-10
160	73	180	30%, 18mm	6	5-10
180	82	200	30%, 18mm	5	5-10
200	91	220	30%, 18mm	4	5-10
220	100	240	30%, 18mm	4	5-10
240	109	255	30%, 18mm	3	5-10
260	118	275	30%, 18mm	3	5-10

Fox 38 Perf. Elite 160 29

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Rebound (L/H from closed)	Compression (L/H from closed)
120	54	79	9,8	5,5
130	59	83	8,7	5,5
140	64	87	7,6	5,5
150	68	91	7,6	5,5
160	73	96	6,5	5,5
170	77	100	6,5	5,5
180	82	104	5,4	5,5
190	86	109	4,3	5,5
200	91	113	4,3	5,5
210	95	117	3,2	5,5
220	100	121	2,1	5,5
230	104	126	2,1	5,5
240	109	130	1,0	5,5

Fox Float X Factory 205x60

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Sag	Rebound (from closed)	Compression
100	45	125	30%, 18mm	8	5-10
120	54	145	30%, 18mm	7	5-10
140	64	165	30%, 18mm	7	5-10
160	73	180	30%, 18mm	6	5-10
180	82	200	30%, 18mm	5	5-10
200	91	220	30%, 18mm	4	5-10
220	100	240	30%, 18mm	4	5-10
240	109	255	30%, 18mm	3	5-10
260	118	275	30%, 18mm	3	5-10

Fox 38 Factory 160 29

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Rebound (L/H from closed)	Compression (L/H from closed)
120	54	79	9,8	5,5
130	59	83	8,7	5,5
140	64	87	7,6	5,5
150	68	91	7,6	5,5
160	73	96	6,5	5,5
170	77	100	6,5	5,5
180	82	104	5,4	5,5
190	86	109	4,3	5,5
200	91	113	4,3	5,5
210	95	117	3,2	5,5
220	100	121	2,1	5,5
230	104	126	2,1	5,5
240	109	130	1,0	5,5

Fox Float X Factory 205x60

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Sag	Rebound (from closed)	Compression
100	45	125	30%, 18mm	8	5-10
120	54	145	30%, 18mm	7	5-10
140	64	165	30%, 18mm	7	5-10
160	73	180	30%, 18mm	6	5-10
180	82	200	30%, 18mm	5	5-10
200	91	220	30%, 18mm	4	5-10
220	100	240	30%, 18mm	4	5-10
240	109	255	30%, 18mm	3	5-10
260	118	275	30%, 18mm	3	5-10

Fox 38 Factory 160 29

Rider Weight (lbs)	Rider Weight (kgs)	Pressure (psi)	Rebound (L/H from closed)	Compression (L/H from closed)
120	54	79	9,8	5,5
130	59	83	8,7	5,5
140	64	87	7,6	5,5
150	68	91	7,6	5,5
160	73	96	6,5	5,5
170	77	100	6,5	5,5
180	82	104	5,4	5,5
190	86	109	4,3	5,5
200	91	113	4,3	5,5
210	95	117	3,2	5,5
220	100	121	2,1	5,5
230	104	126	2,1	5,5
240	109	130	1,0	5,5

Transmission Setup

Frame Size	Flip Chip	Setup Key	Setup Cog	32T	34T	36T
S	High	B	7	116	118	118
M	High	B	7	116	118	118
L	High	B	7	118	118	120
XL	High	B	7	118	118	120
XXL	High	B	7	118	120	120
S	Low	B	7	116	118	118
M	Low	B	7	118	118	120
L	Low	B	7	118	118	120
XL	Low	B	7	118	120	120
XXL	Low	B	7	118	120	120

Exploded Diagrams

Pivot Bearings

label	part_number	quantity	name	blurb
A	26-11612	4	Bearing Dust Shield	Apply grease to inner surface
B	11-12218	4	6902-2RS Max Bearing
C	26-17707	1	15x48 Bearing spacer
D	26-17013	1	15x40.25 Bearing Spacer

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Controller, Motor, Downtube Protector, and Shuttle Guard

label	part_number	quantity	name	blurb	torque
A	20-27756	1	Head Tube Badge	Clean frame surface, center on headtube
B	26-27915	4	M5x10 BHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads	9 Nm
C	30-27825	1	Shuttle guard	Line up with battery screws
D	72-25239	1	Bosch DU Performance CX	Bosch part number EB11.100.00E
E	26-23102	3	M4x16 BHCS	Apply grease to threads	0.65 Nm
F	30-27496	1	DU protector	Use 30-27495 for size S & M
G	26-21224	2	M6x10 BHCS	Apply loctite to threads	3 Nm
H	26-27862	2	Bosch DU mount nut	Bosch part number EB11.200.03C
I	26-27479	1	M8x7 Flip Chip	Apply grease to outside surface
J	34-20201	1	36.4 Seat Collar
K	26-28150	1	M4x26 Bosch Screw
L	72-25240	1	Bosch TT System Controller	Bosch part number EB13.100.000
M	26-27857	1	Bosch TT adapter	Bosch part number EB13.200.0AE

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Linkage Hardware

label	part_number	quantity	torque	name	blurb
A	26-15532	2	0.5 Nm	M5x5 Set Screw	Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush
B	26-20124	4		M5x16 Water Bottle screw	Apply grease to threads
C	08-22343	1	20 Nm	Pivot Axle M15x91	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
D	26-15633	2		M6 Tapered Washer	Apply grease to surface
E	26-11817	2		M6 Washer
F	26-15947	2	9 Nm	M6x20 SHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
G	26-27480	1		M8x7 Flip Chip	Apply grease to outside surface
H	26-20091	1	15.6 Nm	M8x45 Lowhead SHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
I	26-27867	1		Bosch charge socket holder	Bosch part number EB12.120.01A
J	26-27869	2		Bosch MCx14 Screw	Bosch part number F04N.002.663
K	26-27868	1		Bosch COB O-ring	Bosch part number EB12.120.019
L	72-25237	1		Bosch charge socket	Bosch part number EB12.120.048
M	26-27866	1		Bosch charger port cover	Bosch part number EB12.120.01B
N	26-29334	2		Bosch DU mount insert sleeve	Bosch part number EB11.200.0GK
O	26-27864	1	30 Nm	Bosch DU mount bolt front	Bosch part number EB11.200.12M
P	26-27865	1	30 Nm	Bosch DU mount bolt rear	Bosch part number EB11.200.12H
Q	08-16292	1	20 Nm	Pivot axle M15x80.5	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
R	26-18382	2	0.65 Nm	M4x12 BHCS	Apply grease to treads
S	30-27475	1		Fender
T	26-27481	2	16 Nm	M10x10 trunnion screw	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only
U	11-12681	2		6900-2RS Bearing
V	26-15533	2		M10x3 Washer	Apply grease to inner surface
W	26-27484	2	16 Nm	M10x20 bolt	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
X	11-12218	2		6902-2RS Max Bearing
Y	26-27483	2		Washer	Apply grease to inner surface
Z	26-27482	2		M10x2.6 Flip Chip	Apply grease to outside surface
AA	26-25329	1		Cable loop FT NDS
BB	26-15939	1	0.1 Nm	M3x12 BHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads

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Rear Triangle Hardware, Chainguide, and Chainstay Protector

label	part_number	quantity	name	blurb	torque
A	08-22209	1	Rear axle 12x173.7	Apply grease to shaft and threads
B	23-23491	1	SCB UDH	Interchangeable with Sram UDH
C	26-23492	1	SCB UDH screw	Reverse thread	20 Nm
D	26-27487		M10x26 Bolt	Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only	16 Nm
E	26-27488	2	Dust Shield	Apply grease to inner surface
F	11-27485		6802-2RS Bearing
G	26-27489	2	Bearing spacer	Apply grease to shaft
H	26-27486	2	M10x6 Nut	Apply grease to inner surface
I	30-27476		Chanistay protector
J	26-15939		M3x12 BHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads	0.1 Nm
K	26-22938		M4x10 FHCS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads	0.65 Nm
L	19-22609		OneUp chainguide
M	26-27839		OneUp chainguide back plate
N	30-27838		Cable Loop Guide
O	26-22358		M3x6	Apply Loctite 242 to threads	0.6 Nm
P	26-22570		M5x12 HHS	Apply Loctite 242 to threads	2 Nm
Q	30-21453		Seatstay Protector

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Battery

label	part_number	quantity	name	torque	blurb
A	26-27493	1	Battery mount rear PT600
B	26-28053	4	M4x10 SHCS	1.2 Nm	Apply Loctite 242 to threads
C	26-27870	1	Bosch H-Connector
D	78-25241	1	Bosch battery PT600		Bosch part number EB12.100.04X (US/CA), EB12.100.04V (EU, OZ)
E	26-27494	1	Battery mount front PT600
F	26-27912	1	Battery mount rear PT600

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Files

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.

• 2024 Santa Cruz Bicycles Bosch Quick Start Guide FINAL All Languages 1
• Vala Declaration of Conformity DoC
• Santa Cruz Bicycles User Manual
• Bosch ebike Safety Information Sheet EU
• Bosch ebike Safety Information Sheet US