Santa Cruz Vala 90

By Santa Cruz
$8,599.00
Expected Ship Date: Wed Sep 17
1 in stock
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The Santa Cruz Vala 90 is a robust, full-power eMTB engineered for riders craving precision, power, and reliability on demanding trails. Featuring a Carbon C frame, a proven four-bar suspension, the latest Bosch drive system, and a capable SRAM T-Type drivetrain — this machine is built to tackle technical singletrack and aggressive descents with confidence.

Standout Features

  • C Carbon Frame — Lightweight, durable, and responsive
  • Four-bar Suspension — Plush, controlled, and tunable travel
  • Independent Geo & Shock Rate Flip Chips — Adjust geometry and ride feel
  • 600Wh Bosch Integrated Battery — Power for extended trail adventures
  • Bosch Performance CX BDU38 Drive Unit — Class-leading eMTB motor performance
  • SRAM T-Type 90 Drivetrain — Smooth, reliable shifting under load

Frame

  • Material: Carbon C
  • Rear Travel: 150mm
  • Wheel Size: MX (29” front / 27.5” rear)

Suspension

  • Fork: FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
  • Shock: FOX Float X Performance, 205x60mm

Drivetrain

  • Crankset: E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
  • Cassette: SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
  • Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed Flattop
  • Chainguide: OneUp Chainguide
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
  • Shifter: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, Single Click

Brakes

  • Front Brake: SRAM Maven Base
  • Rear Brake: SRAM Maven Base
  • Rotors: SRAM HS2 200mm (Front & Rear)

Cockpit

  • Handlebars: OneUp Aluminum Bar
  • Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
  • Headset: Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
  • Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
  • Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy
  • Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm

Wheels & Tires

  • Front Rim: Reserve 30|HD AL
  • Rear Rim: Reserve 30|HD AL
  • Front Hub: E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
  • Rear Hub: E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
  • Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5”, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
  • Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5x2.5”, 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown

E-Bike System

  • Drive Unit: Bosch Performance CX BDU38
  • Battery: Bosch PowerTube 600Wh

Specifications

Spec Detail
Suspension System Four-bar
Rear Travel 150mm
Fork Travel 160mm
Fork Offset 44mm
Shock Size 205mm x 60mm (Trunnion)
Rear Brake Mount 200mm PM
Max Rotor Size 220mm
Max Chainring Size 36T
Max Tire Clearance 2.5”
Bottom Bracket Shell EMTB (Bosch compatible)
Rear Spacing 148mm (Boost)
Seat Post Diameter 31.6mm
Seat Clamp Diameter 36.4mm
Shock Mounting Hardware Lower 8x30mm
Shock Mounting Hardware Upper Trunnion
Water Bottle Mounts 1
Recommended Shock Sag 30% (≈18mm)

Size Guide

Size Rider Height Reach
Small 5'1" – 5'5" 435 mm
Medium 5'5" – 5'9" 460 mm
Large 5'9" – 6'1" 480 mm
X-Large 6'0" – 6'4" 500 mm
XX-Large 6'4" – 6'7" 525 mm