Description
Santa Cruz's versatile Vala electric mountain bike now ready for the trails with an aluminium frame, same supreme Santa Cruz performance but at a more accessible price.
Sharing frame and suspension design with the premium carbon version (though without the flip-chip geometry adjustment feature), the aluminium Vala has all the legendary qualities of a Santa Cruz – outstanding build quality, great handling, and advanced suspension design – all paired with the class-leading Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a versatile battery solution.
Bosch Gen4 Drive system -
The new Bosch gen 4 drive unit is powerful, reliable and quiet. It has class-leading 85nm of power delivery and rattle-free descending. The 600Wh battery is over 2.2 lbs (1kg) lighter than the next size up (800Wh) and it is much smaller. This also makes for a smaller lighter frame. 600Wh is optimal for most rides. Low battery mass improves handling characteristics. The optional 250Wh PowerMore extender battery provides the freedom to cover more ground when needed.
Santa Cruz 4-Bar linkage -
You'll notice a different suspension design on the Vala. Santa Cruz wanted to apply the advances in suspension design made on recent pedal bikes (VPP) to the Vala. There isn't enough room for optimum placement of a VPP when the motor is factored in so it was back to the drawing board. Moving to a 4-bar linkage for the Vala gives exceptional ebike suspension kinematics and significant gains in anti-rise (braking) performance. Another benefit of the 4-bar design is that there is far more seatpost insertion depth available for longer dropper posts.
The aluminium frame Vala comes in 2 great build kit options, the Deore option that comes with full Shimano 12 speed drivetrain and brakes, plus Rockshox Psylo fork / Deluxe Select shock suspension combo or the SRAM 70 build that has SRAM Eagle T-Type 12-speed drive train, DB8 brakes and Rockshox Zeb Base / Super Deluxe Base suspension set-up.
SIZING -
- S - 5'0"+
- M - 5'4"+
- L - 5'9"+
- XL - 6'1"+
Specifications
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Discipline Trail
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Material Aluminium
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Front Travel 160mm
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Rear Travel 150mm
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Wheel Size MX
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Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Aluminium MX 150mm Travel, 4-Bar
Rear Shock - Rockshox Deluxe Select, 205x60
Fork - RockShox Psylo Gold RC, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd
Shifter - Shimano Deore M6100
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100, 11-51t
Chain - Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5"x2.5"
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", EXO+
Front Hub - WTB Frequency Sport, 15x110, 6-Bolt
Front Rim - WTB ST Tough 30
Rear Hub - WTB Frequency Sport, 12x148
Rear Rim - WTB ST Tough 30
Front Rotor - Shimano RT66, 220mm
Rear Rotor - Shimano RT66, 220mm
Brakes - Shimano Deore M6120
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - Santa Cruz Alloy
Stem - OneUp Forged, 42mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, Steel
Post - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
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Discipline Trail
-
Material Aluminium
-
Front Travel 160mm
-
Rear Travel 150mm
-
Wheel Size MX
-
Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Aluminium MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
Rear Shock - RockShox Super Deluxe Base, 205x60
Fork - RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain - SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5"x2.5", DoubleDown
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Front Rotor - SRAM Centerline 220mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM Centerline 220mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - Santa Cruz Alloy
Stem - OneUp Forged, 42mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, Steel
Post - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Santa Cruz Vala Alloy eBike 2026
Santa Cruz's versatile Vala electric mountain bike now ready for the trails with an aluminium frame, same supreme Santa Cruz performance but at a more accessible price.
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Description
Santa Cruz's versatile Vala electric mountain bike now ready for the trails with an aluminium frame, same supreme Santa Cruz performance but at a more accessible price.
Sharing frame and suspension design with the premium carbon version (though without the flip-chip geometry adjustment feature), the aluminium Vala has all the legendary qualities of a Santa Cruz – outstanding build quality, great handling, and advanced suspension design – all paired with the class-leading Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a versatile battery solution.
Bosch Gen4 Drive system -
The new Bosch gen 4 drive unit is powerful, reliable and quiet. It has class-leading 85nm of power delivery and rattle-free descending. The 600Wh battery is over 2.2 lbs (1kg) lighter than the next size up (800Wh) and it is much smaller. This also makes for a smaller lighter frame. 600Wh is optimal for most rides. Low battery mass improves handling characteristics. The optional 250Wh PowerMore extender battery provides the freedom to cover more ground when needed.
Santa Cruz 4-Bar linkage -
You'll notice a different suspension design on the Vala. Santa Cruz wanted to apply the advances in suspension design made on recent pedal bikes (VPP) to the Vala. There isn't enough room for optimum placement of a VPP when the motor is factored in so it was back to the drawing board. Moving to a 4-bar linkage for the Vala gives exceptional ebike suspension kinematics and significant gains in anti-rise (braking) performance. Another benefit of the 4-bar design is that there is far more seatpost insertion depth available for longer dropper posts.
The aluminium frame Vala comes in 2 great build kit options, the Deore option that comes with full Shimano 12 speed drivetrain and brakes, plus Rockshox Psylo fork / Deluxe Select shock suspension combo or the SRAM 70 build that has SRAM Eagle T-Type 12-speed drive train, DB8 brakes and Rockshox Zeb Base / Super Deluxe Base suspension set-up.
SIZING -
- S - 5'0"+
- M - 5'4"+
- L - 5'9"+
- XL - 6'1"+
Specifications
-
Discipline Trail
-
Material Aluminium
-
Front Travel 160mm
-
Rear Travel 150mm
-
Wheel Size MX
-
Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Aluminium MX 150mm Travel, 4-Bar
Rear Shock - Rockshox Deluxe Select, 205x60
Fork - RockShox Psylo Gold RC, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd
Shifter - Shimano Deore M6100
Cassette - Shimano Deore M6100, 11-51t
Chain - Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5"x2.5"
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", EXO+
Front Hub - WTB Frequency Sport, 15x110, 6-Bolt
Front Rim - WTB ST Tough 30
Rear Hub - WTB Frequency Sport, 12x148
Rear Rim - WTB ST Tough 30
Front Rotor - Shimano RT66, 220mm
Rear Rotor - Shimano RT66, 220mm
Brakes - Shimano Deore M6120
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - Santa Cruz Alloy
Stem - OneUp Forged, 42mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, Steel
Post - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
-
Discipline Trail
-
Material Aluminium
-
Front Travel 160mm
-
Rear Travel 150mm
-
Wheel Size MX
-
Warranty Lifetime (frame)
Frame - Aluminium MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
Rear Shock - RockShox Super Deluxe Base, 205x60
Fork - RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain - SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5"x2.5", DoubleDown
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Front Rotor - SRAM Centerline 220mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM Centerline 220mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - Santa Cruz Alloy
Stem - OneUp Forged, 42mm
Saddle - WTB Silverado Medium, Steel
Post - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
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Delivery Information
We have a range of delivery options on orders. Most importantly, if your order is over £60 then delivery is free!
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Delivery Services
Standard Tracked: All orders over £60 are eligible for free standard tracked delivery by Royal Mail. For orders under £60 there is a £3.5 charge. Orders sent using standard tracked are usually delivered in 2-3 days.
Priority Tracked: For £4.5 your order is sent by premium tracked delivery which gives a 1-2 day (including Saturdays) delivery timescale. This service is provided by Royal Mail who will usually deliver on Saturdays. Orders must be placed by 4pm.
Next Day Courier: If you require next-working-day delivery then this is provided by Fedex and is £7. Orders must be placed by 3.30pm and be fully in-stock in order to be processed before our daily Fedex collection.
Saturday Delivery: You can select Saturday delivery options from Fedex at the checkout.
Bike Delivery: Bikes are always delivered by courier. After placing a bike order your bike is fully assembled and tested before being carefully boxed for shipping. Because of this build process it is not always possible to offer next-day delivery on a bike. Please do get in touch if you want to know a specific despatch day on any bike on our website. Call us on 01227 832582 or email support@biketart.com.
Returns Info
We offer a 90 day return period on our items. We ask that items are returned in their original packaging and in re-sellable condition. We do not pay returns postage unless we have made an error with your order.
We cannot accept the return if the item is not correctly packaged and is damaged in transit during the return trip back to us.
Please do not stick any tape or labels to the products branded outer packaging.
If you require an exchange it is recommended that you re-order the correct size/item and return the item you do not wish to keep to us for a refund.