ABOUT THE VALA

Launches to massive praise from riders and journalists alike, the carbon Vala has been a huge hit over this past year. Santa Cruz have now followed up with this new aluminium version to make their brilliantly riding e-bike that bit more affordable. A super capable full power E-MTB, the Santa Cruz Vala AL combines a 160mm RockShox Zeb with 150mm of four-bar rear travel and an MX wheel setup to create a real riders bike that handles well without the compromises to power and range. Base model with a reliable Shimano drivetrain and solid suspension spec from Rock Shox. WTB rims wrapped in Maxxis tires and an SDG dropper round out the build. Powered by the brand new Bosch CX system, the Vala uses a 600W integrated battery to keep the centre of gravity of low and central for incredible handling in technical terrain, but can also be fitted with a 250W range extender, taking the bike to a massive 850W capacity for the truly epic days out. A first for Santa Cruz, the four bar linkage delivers low anti squat for amazing climbing traction and neutral manners under braking and a modern geometry set ensures perfect handling across the sizes. Ride far, fast or hard, the Vala can take it all on. Sound like it could be for you?  

SPECIFICATION

• Frame: Alloy MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
• Fork: RockShox Psylo Gold RC, 160mm
• Shock: RockShox Deluxe Base, 205×60
• Wheelset: WTB ST Tough 30 – 29′ Front and 27.5 Rear Rim
• Tyres: Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29×2.5, EXO+ MaxxGrip Rear: Maxxis DHR2, 27.5×2.5, DoubleDown MaxxTerra
• Brakes: Shimano deore M6120
• Rotors: Shimano RT66 200mm / 220mm
• Cranks: E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
• Chain: Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd
• Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, , 12spd, 10-51t
• Rear mech:  SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
• Shifter: Shimano Deore M6100, SGS, 12spd
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper Post, 31.6
• Saddle: WTB Silverado
• Handlebar: Santa Cruz Aluminum Bar
• Stem: OneUp Stem, 42mm
• Grips: Santa Cruz House Grips
• Battery: Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
• Drive Unit: Bosch Performance CX BDU38