The all-new Santa Cruz Vala is a full-power ebike that features all the legendary Santa Cruz dynamics – supreme handling, great suspension and longevity – paired to the class-leading BOSCH CX Next Generation motor and a versatile battery solution.

BOSCH CX Next Generation Motor (Gen 5)

Integrated display, wireless controller & speed sensor

600 Wh battery (250 Wh aftermarket extender available)

MX Wheels (29 / 27.5)

150mm Rear Travel

160mm Fork Travel

SM-XXL Frame Sizes

CC & C Carbon Frames

Why Four Bar, not VPP?

Its a challenge to package large motor where optimum VPP pivots would be. We wanted to apply the advances in suspension design that weve made on recent pedal bikes (VPP) to the Vala. This meant utilizing a new design, but one that gave us the freedom to make all the right spec and kinematic choices. The result is our best handling e-bike.

Leverage Ratio & Flipchip

The four-bar design provides the space for a longer 60mm stroke shock (compared to 55mm for Heckler 9 and Heckler SL). This delivers better damping quality and consistency on long descents. Two progressivity options via flipchip allow for two different characters:

– Low progression provides a very consistent feel that prioritizes responsiveness

– Hi progression sits in a bit more and prioritizes bump-eating forgiveness.

Improved Seatpost Insertion

This new suspension layout allowed us to package full-power motor, suspension and longer dropper posts. The Vala features 110mm of added insertion depth compared to the Heckler, and is equipped with longer dropper posts than ever before (180mm on Med, 210 on Large).

Bosch CX Next Generation Motor Highlights:

– 85 nm Max Torque

– Full-power system

– 600 watts peak power

– No rattling or knocking

– Very responsive & classing leading power delivery

– Motor Weight: 2.8kgs

Technical Specifications

Frame: Carbon CC MX 150mm Travel, 4-Bar

Rear Shock: FOX Float X Factory, 205×60

Fork: FOX 38 Factory, Grip X2, 160mm

Rear Derailleur: SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

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, 27.5×2.5, Gravity Radial Soft

Front Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29×2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft

Front Hub: Industry Nine Hydra, 15×110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Rim: Reserve 30|HD Carbon

Rear Hub: Industry Nine Hydra, 12×148, 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

Handlebar: Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3 Machined, 42mm

Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless

Post: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Grips/Bar Tape: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Battery: Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh

Drive Unit: Bosch Performance CX Gen 5 (85Nm Peak Torque, 600W Peak Power)