The Vala Al delivers on all of the benefits of the original Vala, poised suspension, high-quality parts, and legendary Santa Cruz reliability and warranty support, but in a package within reach of more riders.
The four-bar suspension is predictable and confidence-inspiring, and the Bosch Performance CX Line motor (the same as in the carbon Vala) delivers power and torque in a manner that augments your riding style, rather than overpowering it. We removed the flip chips found on the carbon Vala to eliminate tinkering and get you riding in the best all-around setup out of the box.
When designing each bike, we strive to deliver a package that makes every ride better. From our straightforward internal cable routing and easily-serviceable bearings, to our legendary lifetime warranty, every Santa Cruz bike is easy to live with and easy to service. The simplicity of our bikes is the result of decades of advanced development. Plus, owners get lifetime replacement bearings. Bikes aren't throwaway items, but they get thrown around. That’s why ours are made to last many lifetimes.
VALA AL • 70
Gloss Lunar Grey -or- Gloss Stormbringer Purple)
Frame Aluminum 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, Single Click, 12spd
Cassette SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chain Guide OneUp Chainguide
Headset FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
Rear Tire Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5"x2.5", DD
Front Tire Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", EXO+
Front Hub SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim Reserve 30|HD AL
Rear Hub SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim Reserve 30|HD AL
Front Rotor SRAM Centerline, 220mm
Rear Rotor SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Brakes SRAM DB8
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/Bar Tape Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit Bosch Performance CX BDU38
*Please note: bike specifications are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice. These changes may not be reflected in product info and images.
