The Vala Carbon C is Santa Cruz's full-power electric mountain bike, combining the brand's trademark handling, suspension performance and longevity with Bosch's Performance Line CX motor and a versatile battery setup. Its lightweight, tough carbon frame, tuneable geometry and well-sorted e-bike suspension make it a seriously capable chassis wherever real mountain biking takes you, and it's backed by a lifetime frame warranty.
The Bosch Gen 5 drive unit is powerful, reliable and quiet, with class-leading power delivery and rattle-free descending. The 600Wh battery is over 1kg lighter and much smaller than the 800Wh option, which allows a smaller, lighter frame and keeps weight low for better handling. 600Wh covers most rides comfortably, and the optional 250Wh PowerMore range extender lets you go further when you need to.
You'll notice the Vala doesn't use Santa Cruz's familiar VPP layout. With the motor in place there isn't room to position a VPP linkage optimally, so Santa Cruz designed a 4-bar linkage instead. It delivers excellent e-bike suspension kinematics, a big improvement in anti-rise for better braking performance, and much more seatpost insertion depth for longer dropper posts.
The Carbon C frame is always Santa Cruz's best-seller, and there are five builds listed below: R, SRAM 70, SRAM 90, S and GX AXS. If you want the no-expense-spared option, the Vala is also available in Carbon CC. Claimed weights: R kit 22.45kg, S kit 22.24kg, GX AXS 22.37kg.
Features
- Lightweight, tough Carbon C frame
- Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor
- Compact, lightweight 600Wh battery
- Compatible with the optional Bosch 250Wh PowerMore range extender
- 150mm 4-bar rear suspension with a 160mm fork
- Mixed wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
- Tuneable geometry and deep seatpost insertion
- Lifetime frame warranty
Sizing
- S: 5'0" and over
- M: 5'4" and over
- L: 5'9" and over
- XL: 6'1" and over
- XXL: 6'3" and over
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - RockShox ZEB Base, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM NX
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Rotors - Avid Centerline, 220mm front and rear
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base, 40mm or RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Front tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Rear tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - RockShox ZEB Base, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM 70 Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM 90
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM XS-1270, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Rotors - Avid Centerline, 220mm front and rear
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base, 40mm or RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Front tyre - Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.5
Front hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance, GRIP, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM 90 Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM 90
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM XS-1270, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Maven Base
Rotors - SRAM HS2, 200mm front and rear
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base, 40mm or RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Front tyre - Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.5
Front hub - e*thirteen SL, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - e*thirteen SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance, GRIP, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12-speed
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Rotors - SRAM HS2, 200mm front and rear
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm rise, 800mm
Stem - OneUp, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy or WTB Volt
Front tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Rear tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front hub - e*thirteen SL, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - e*thirteen SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - RaceFace ARC 30 HD
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, GRIP X2, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Rotors - SRAM HS2, 200mm front and rear
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm rise, 800mm
Stem - OneUp, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy Atmos
Front tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Rear tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front hub - e*thirteen SL, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - e*thirteen SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - RaceFace ARC 30 HD
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The Vala Carbon C is Santa Cruz's full-power electric mountain bike, combining the brand's trademark handling, suspension performance and longevity with Bosch's Performance Line CX motor and a versatile battery setup. Its lightweight, tough carbon frame, tuneable geometry and well-sorted e-bike suspension make it a seriously capable chassis wherever real mountain biking takes you, and it's backed by a lifetime frame warranty.
The Bosch Gen 5 drive unit is powerful, reliable and quiet, with class-leading power delivery and rattle-free descending. The 600Wh battery is over 1kg lighter and much smaller than the 800Wh option, which allows a smaller, lighter frame and keeps weight low for better handling. 600Wh covers most rides comfortably, and the optional 250Wh PowerMore range extender lets you go further when you need to.
You'll notice the Vala doesn't use Santa Cruz's familiar VPP layout. With the motor in place there isn't room to position a VPP linkage optimally, so Santa Cruz designed a 4-bar linkage instead. It delivers excellent e-bike suspension kinematics, a big improvement in anti-rise for better braking performance, and much more seatpost insertion depth for longer dropper posts.
The Carbon C frame is always Santa Cruz's best-seller, and there are five builds listed below: R, SRAM 70, SRAM 90, S and GX AXS. If you want the no-expense-spared option, the Vala is also available in Carbon CC. Claimed weights: R kit 22.45kg, S kit 22.24kg, GX AXS 22.37kg.
Features
- Lightweight, tough Carbon C frame
- Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor
- Compact, lightweight 600Wh battery
- Compatible with the optional Bosch 250Wh PowerMore range extender
- 150mm 4-bar rear suspension with a 160mm fork
- Mixed wheels: 29" front, 27.5" rear
- Tuneable geometry and deep seatpost insertion
- Lifetime frame warranty
Sizing
- S: 5'0" and over
- M: 5'4" and over
- L: 5'9" and over
- XL: 6'1" and over
- XXL: 6'3" and over
Specifications
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - RockShox ZEB Base, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM NX
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM PG-1230, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Rotors - Avid Centerline, 220mm front and rear
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base, 40mm or RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Front tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Rear tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - RockShox ZEB Base, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM 70 Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM 90
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM XS-1270, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Rotors - Avid Centerline, 220mm front and rear
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base, 40mm or RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Front tyre - Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.5
Front hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance, GRIP, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM 90 Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM 90
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM XS-1270, 12-speed, 11-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Maven Base
Rotors - SRAM HS2, 200mm front and rear
Handlebar - e*thirteen TRS Base
Stem - e*thirteen Base, 40mm or RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Front tyre - Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5
Rear tyre - Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5x2.5
Front hub - e*thirteen SL, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - e*thirteen SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance, GRIP, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12-speed
Crankset - e*thirteen Helix eSpec, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM XG-1275 Eagle, 12-speed, 10-50T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Rotors - SRAM HS2, 200mm front and rear
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm rise, 800mm
Stem - OneUp, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy or WTB Volt
Front tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Rear tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front hub - e*thirteen SL, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - e*thirteen SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - RaceFace ARC 30 HD
DisciplineTrail
MaterialCarbon
Front Travel160mm
Rear Travel150mm
Wheel SizeMX (29"/
27.5") WarrantyLifetime
Frame - Carbon C, MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar
Motor - Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Battery - Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, GRIP X2, 160mm
Shock - FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60
Rear derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed
Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle, 160mm
Cassette - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52T
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Rotors - SRAM HS2, 200mm front and rear
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm rise, 800mm
Stem - OneUp, 42mm or Burgtec Enduro, 42mm
Grips - Santa Cruz House Grips
Headset - Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated
Seatpost - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy Atmos
Front tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Rear tyre - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front hub - e*thirteen SL, 15x110, 6-bolt, 32H
Rear hub - e*thirteen SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-bolt, 32H
Rims - RaceFace ARC 30 HD