The Santa Cruz Vala S is a full-power, trail-dominating e-MTB built with precision and versatility. Designed for riders craving high-performance handling, this Carbon C frame e-bike is equipped with a Bosch Performance CX motor, top-tier suspension, and SRAM's proven Eagle drivetrain. It’s a perfectly balanced package for aggressive trail riding and all-day adventures.
Standout Features
- C Carbon Frame — Lightweight, tough, and trail-ready
- Four-bar Suspension — Smooth, controlled 150mm rear travel
- Bosch Performance CX Motor — High-torque eMTB drive unit
- 600Wh Bosch Integrated Battery — Excellent ride range
- SRAM GX Eagle Drivetrain — Smooth, reliable 12-speed shifting
- RaceFace ARC HD Wheels & Schwalbe Magic Mary Tires — Aggressive trail traction
- Custom Dropper Post Lengths per Size — Optimized cockpit setup
Frame
- Material: Carbon C
- Rear Travel: 150mm
- Wheel Size: MX (29” front / 27.5” rear)
- Weight: 49.04 lbs / 22.24 kg
Suspension
- Fork: FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
- Shock: FOX Float X Performance, 205x60mm
Drivetrain
- Crankset: E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm (S/M/L/XL/XXL)
- Cassette: SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 10-50t, 12-speed
- Chain: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
- Shifter: SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12-speed
Brakes
- Brakes: SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
- Front Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM HS2 200mm
Cockpit
- Handlebars: OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm
- Stem: OneUp Stem or Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB or Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
- Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3 Max Lux-Alloy or WTB Volt
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm
Bar Width:
- S: 800mm, 20mm Rise
- M/L/XL/XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise
Dropper Length:
- S: 120mm
- M: 180mm
- L: 210mm
- XL/XXL: 240mm
Wheels & Tires
- Front Rim: RaceFace ARC 30 HD
- Rear Rim: RaceFace ARC 30 HD
- Front Hub: E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear Hub: E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Front Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
- Rear Tire: Schwalbe Magic Mary 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
- Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves
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” |
| 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 | Bar Rise | Dropper Length | Crank Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 5'1" – 5'5" | 20mm | 120mm | 160mm |
| Medium | 5'5" – 5'9" | 35mm | 180mm | 160mm |
| Large | 5'9" – 6'1" | 35mm | 210mm | 160mm |
| X-Large | 6'0" – 6'4" | 35mm | 240mm | 160mm |
| XX-Large | 6'4" – 6'7" | 35mm | 240mm | 160mm |
Santa Cruz Vala S