The Santa Cruz Vala R is a full-power e-MTB built to conquer demanding trails with ease and confidence. Crafted from premium Carbon C, it pairs refined four-bar suspension with the muscle of a Bosch Performance CX motor and reliable SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain. The Vala R is engineered for riders who crave precision, control, and power-packed trail performance.

Standout Features

• C Carbon Frame — Lightweight, responsive, and durable
• Four-bar Suspension — Balanced and smooth 150mm rear travel
• Bosch Performance CX Motor — Power-packed and efficient
• 600Wh Bosch Integrated Battery — Extended ride time
• SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed Drivetrain — Reliable and trail-proven
• RaceFace ARC HD Wheels & Schwalbe Magic Mary Tires — Confident grip in all conditions
• Custom Dropper Lengths per Size — Optimized fit and control

Frame

• Material: Carbon C
• Rear Travel: 150mm
• Wheel Size: MX (29” front / 27.5” rear)
• Weight: 49.49 lbs / 22.45 kg

Suspension

• Fork: RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
• Shock: FOX Float X Performance, 205x60mm

Drivetrain

• Crankset: E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm (S/M/L/XL/XXL)
• Cassette: SRAM PG1230, 11-50t, 12-speed
• Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Shifter: SRAM NX

Brakes

• Brakes: SRAM DB8 Stealth
• Front Rotor: Avid Centerline 220mm
• Rear Rotor: Avid Centerline 220mm

Cockpit

• Handlebars: e13 TRS Base
• Stem: e13 Base 40mm or RaceFace Chester 40mm
• 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 Steel
• Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm

Bar Width:

• S: 760mm, 20mm Rise
• M/L/XL/XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise

Dropper Length:

• S: 125mm
• M: 170mm
• L/XL/XXL: 200mm

Wheels & Tires

• Front Rim: RaceFace ARC 30 HD
• Rear Rim: RaceFace ARC 30 HD
• Front Hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
• Rear Hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 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