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Vala 70
A 29″ / 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro e-bike with modest components.
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Manufacturer Price
$7,849| Weight | 49.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB |
| Shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SRAM, e*thirteen |
| Motor | Bosch 600W 85Nm mid-drive |
| Battery | Bosch 600Wh |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Santa Cruz Vala is a highly capable enduro bike praised for its versatile performance, comfortable ride, and advanced suspension design. It excels in steep and rough terrain, offering a balance of power and efficiency with its Bosch motor and well-thought-out geometry. The bike's design focuses on durability, ease of service, and adaptability, making it a standout in its category.
Advanced four-bar suspension design for improved anti-squat and damping
Versatile performance across various terrains
Bosch Performance CX motor praised for power and natural feel
Lightweight and durable frame design
Comfortable and confidence-inspiring ride
High price point
Additional weight from battery options
Limited battery size for longer rides
Complex charging interface
Santa Cruz states they were able to improve anti-squat figures while maintaining the ideal amount of anti-rise while also decreasing the leverage ratio for better damping and consistency on long descent.
Bikerumorthe Vala beats Specialized's Turbo Levo as the 150mm travel eMTB to beat
BikeRadarThe new frame geometry combined with the redesigned rear suspension has transformed the 150/160 mm travel offering to a highly capable descender.
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Apr 2026 · Jeremy Benson
The popular Vala and Bullit CC eMTBs get new frame colors and component specs, and Santa Cruz introduces “Lite” builds for the Vala
Jan 2026
Constructed with an alloy frame, Santa Cruz’s Vala AL 70 is built to take all of the goodness of its carbon-framed brethren but offer it at a more accessible price. But the move to metal has resulted in a bike that has no business being as dynamic and fun as a 24kg e-MTB should be, thanks to a superb suspension design and wisely picked geometry. That said, a couple of componentry changes would really elevate what the Vala AL could get up to.
Oct 2025 · Ron Koch
Santa Cruz’s all-new Vala eMTB debuts with a Horst link suspension design and Bosch’s Gen 5 Performance Line CX motor. Power, precision, and control.
Jul 2025 · Dario DiGiulio
The aluminum Vala eschews the geometry adjustments found on its carbon sibling, but still has a Bosch CX motor and 600 Wh battery.
Jun 2025 · Joshua Hutchens
The Vala is different in many ways. It's the brands first 4-bar suspension bike and their first bike to use a Bosch motor. The bike also features a...
Aggressive (adjustable) geometry
Lighter weight battery
Schwalbe radial tires
Poor parts spec for the price
Less range
Feb 2025 · Alex Evans
Santa Cruz’s Vala ditches VPP suspension and Shimano motor in favour of Horst-link and Bosch
Comfortable grippy supple supportive suspension
Goldilocks geometry
Lightweight
Battery range
Motor power and feel
Spec choices
Confidence inspiring ride feel
Lifetime bearing and frame warranty
None
Feb 2025
The Vala stakes out middle ground between full powered, big battery eMTBs and SL models, but without giving up the full power motor and solid range
Feels like a pedal bike, very natural ride
Light weight for an eMTB (under 48 lbs)
Excellent suspension kinematics and geometry
Versatile on long trail rides, tight tech, and steeps
Quiet Bosch motor on descents
Schwalbe Radial tires provide great grip and compliance
Maven brakes well-received
RockShox Flight Attendant works well
Solid chassis typical Santa Cruz quality
Bike felt skittish/unpredictable on fast, rough, loose terrain initially (issue resolved mysteriously)
No option for 800Wh battery; only 600Wh internal
PowerMore range extender costs extra ($525 USD), adds weight (1.5kg), and replaces water bottle cage
Bosch plug interface difficult to align in low light
Power port rotated, causing cover fitment issue
App only handles one bike at a time (future update promised)
Nov 2024 · Knut Nes
The new Vala is Santa Cruz’ first attempt on a Bosch-powered emtb. Like many other brands these days, Santa Cruz has gone from Shimano to offering both brands. According to my local Santa Cruz contact, the brand will be opportunistic when...
| Frame | Carbon C MX 150mm Travel, 4-Bar Tire Clearance: 2.5" Colors: Gloss Grey (Vala 2026); Midnight Green (Vala 2026) |
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| Fork | RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float X Performance, 205x60 Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | N/A |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Stem | OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm -or- e13 TRS Base Stem, 40mm |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy Bar -or- e13 TRS Base Bar |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 Max |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd |
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| Crank | E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm |
| Cassette | SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
| Chain | SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Chain Guide | OneUp Chainguide |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Reserve 30|HD AL, Rear: Reserve 30|HD AL |
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| Front Hub | Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h, Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Front: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h, Rear: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5"x2.5", 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown |
| Disc Rotors | Front: SRAM Centerline, 220mm, Rear: SRAM Centerline, 200mm |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
|---|---|
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh |
First added March 31
Last updated June 7