RIDE A QUALITY EBIKE
The Vala Aluminum delivers on all of the benefits of the 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.
RIDE QUALITY
Every Bit A Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz ebikes are more than just a mountain bike with a motor. We design the suspension kinematics, tune the shock, and spec the bike for the specific forces and experience of riding an ebike. The result is a high-quality ebike that delivers the confident handling and poise riders expect from a Santa Cruz.
DESIGN DETAILS
Choose Your Build
Vala AL 70
SRAM's mechanical Transmission drivetrain paired with no-nonsense suspension from Rock Shox. Big rotors for reliable stopping power, and Maxxis tires wrapped around Reserve's aluminum wheels—complete with lifetime warranty.
$6,849
Vala AL Deore
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.
$5,999
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Vala AL
Sizing & Geometry
Find your Size
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
154cm
5'1"
-
165cm
5'5"
Reach: 435mm
165cm
5'5"
-
175cm
5'9"
Reach: 460mm
175cm
5'9"
-
185cm
6'1"
Reach: 480mm
182cm
6'0"
-
193cm
6'4"
Reach: 500mm
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 458 | 478 | 498 |
| Stack | 625 | 634 | 643 | 656 |
| Head tube angle | 64.1° | 64.1° | 64.1° | 64.1° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 |
| Rear Center | 440 | 440 | 445 | 445 |
| Front Center | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 |
| BB Height | 342 | 342 | 342 | 342 |
| BB Drop Front | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| BB Drop Rear | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Wheelbase | 1211 | 1241 | 1270 | 1297 |
| Top Tube Length | 578 | 606 | 628 | 652 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.9° | 76.9° | 76.8° | 76.8° |
Vala AL
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a Vala or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
Rockshox Super Deluxe Base
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 135 | 30%, 18mm | 8 |
| 120 | 54 | 155 | 30%, 18mm | 7 |
| 140 | 64 | 175 | 30%, 18mm | 7 |
| 160 | 73 | 190 | 30%, 18mm | 6 |
| 180 | 82 | 210 | 30%, 18mm | 5 |
| 200 | 91 | 230 | 30%, 18mm | 4 |
| 220 | 100 | 250 | 30%, 18mm | 4 |
| 240 | 109 | 265 | 30%, 18mm | 3 |
| 260 | 118 | 285 | 30%, 18mm | 3 |
Rockshox Zeb Base
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 54 | 11 |
| 120 | 54 | 62 | 10 |
| 140 | 64 | 70 | 10 |
| 160 | 73 | 78 | 9 |
| 180 | 82 | 86 | 8 |
| 200 | 91 | 94 | 7 |
| 220 | 100 | 102 | 7 |
| 240 | 109 | 110 | 6 |
Rockshox Deluxe Select
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 130 | 30%, 18mm | 7 |
| 120 | 54 | 150 | 30%, 18mm | 6 |
| 140 | 64 | 170 | 30%, 18mm | 5 |
| 160 | 73 | 185 | 30%, 18mm | 4 |
| 180 | 82 | 205 | 30%, 18mm | 4 |
| 200 | 91 | 225 | 30%, 18mm | 3 |
| 220 | 100 | 245 | 30%, 18mm | 3 |
| 240 | 109 | 260 | 30%, 18mm | 2 |
| 260 | 118 | 280 | 30%, 18mm | 2 |
Rockshox Psylo Gold RC 160 29
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 65 | 5 |
| 120 | 54 | 75 | 4 |
| 140 | 64 | 85 | 4 |
| 160 | 73 | 95 | 3 |
| 180 | 82 | 105 | 3 |
| 200 | 91 | 115 | 2 |
| 220 | 100 | 125 | 2 |
| 240 | 109 | 135 | 1 |
Aluminum - Motor, Shuttle Guard, and Remote
| label | quantity | part_number | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 26-27915 | M5x10 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 9 Nm |
| B | 1 | 30-27825 | Shuttle guard | Line up with battery screws | |
| C | 1 | 72-25239 | Bosch DU Performance CX | Bosch part number EB11.100.00E | |
| D | 1 | 30-28663 | DU Protector | ||
| E | 4 | 26-23102 | M4x16 BHCS | Apply grease to threads | 0.65 Nm |
| F | 2 | 26-21224 | M6x10 BHCS | Apply loctite 242 to threads | 3 Nm |
| G | 2 | 26-27862 | Bosch DU mount nut | Bosch part number EB11.200.03C | |
| H | 2 | 26-20124 | M5x16 Water Bottle screw | Apply grease to threads | |
| I | 1 | 34-20201 | 36.4 Seat Collar | ||
| J | 1 | 72-25240 | Bosch TT System Controller | Bosch part number EB13.100.000 | |
| K | 1 | 26-18382 | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
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Aluminum - Motor Mounting Hardware
| label | quantity | part_number | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 2 | 26-21360 | Water Bottle Screw | ||
| B | 2 | 26-18382 | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
| C | 2 | 26-15532 | M5x5 Set Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush | 0.5 Nm |
| D | 1 | 30-28124 | PowerMore wire clip | Use with Bosch range extender | |
| E | 1 | 26-20091 | M8x45 Lowhead SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 22 Nm |
| F | 1 | 26-27867 | Bosch charge socket holder | Bosch part number EB12.120.01A | |
| G | 1 | 26-27868 | Bosch COB O-ring | Bosch part number EB12.120.019 | |
| H | 1 | 72-25237 | Bosch charge socket | Bosch part number EB12.120.048 | |
| I | 2 | 26-27869 | Bosch MCx14 Screw | Bosch part number F04N.002.663 | |
| J | 1 | 26-27866 | Bosch charger port cover | Bosch part number EB12.120.01B | |
| K | 1 | 26-29606 | Bosch DU screw wide V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.15J | 30 Nm |
| L | 1 | 26-29605 | Bosch insert socket long V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.15H | |
| M | 1 | 26-25329 | Cable loop FT NDS | ||
| N | 1 | 26-23284 | M3x8 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.5 Nm |
| O | 1 | 26-29607 | Bosch insert socket short V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.12F | |
| P | 1 | 26-29608 | Bosch DU screw V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.12G | 30 Nm |
| Q | 1 | 30-27475 | Fender | ||
| R | 2 | 26-18382 | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
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Aluminum - Linkage Hardware
| label | quantity | part_number | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 08-22343 | Pivot Axle M15x91 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 20 Nm |
| B | 1 | 26-15633 | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | |
| C | 1 | 26-11817 | M6 Washer | ||
| D | 1 | 26-15947 | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 9 Nm |
| E | 2 | 26-15533 | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| F | 2 | 11-12681 | 6900-2RS Bearing | ||
| G | 2 | 26-27481 | M10x10 trunnion screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 16 Nm |
| H | 2 | 26-28683 | SSE Reducer | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| I | 2 | 11-12218 | 6902-2RS Max Bearing | ||
| J | 2 | 26-27484 | M10x20 bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 16 Nm |
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Aluminum - Rear Triangle Hardware
| label | quantity | part_number | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 08-22209 | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | |
| B | 1 | 23-23491 | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | |
| C | 1 | 26-23492 | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 20 Nm |
| D | 2 | 26-27487 | M10x26 Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 16 Nm |
| E | 4 | 26-27488 | Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| F | 4 | 11-27485 | 6802-2RS Bearing | ||
| G | 2 | 26-27489 | Bearing spacer | Apply grease to shaft | |
| H | 1 | 30-28664 | Chainstay Protector | ||
| I | 1 | 26-23284 | M3x8 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.5 Nm |
| J | 1 | 30-27838 | Cable Loop Guide | ||
| K | 1 | 26-27839 | OneUp chainguide back plate | ||
| L | 2 | 26-22938 | M4x10 FHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.65 Nm |
| M | 1 | 19-22609 | OneUp chainguide | ||
| N | 1 | 26-22570 | M5x12 HHS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 Nm |
| O | 2 | 26-22358 | M3x6 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.6 Nm |
| P | 1 | 30-21453 | Seatstay Protector | ||
| Q | 1 | 26-19207 | Hose Grommet |
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Aluminum - Front Triangle Hardware
| label | quantity | part_number | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | 11-12218 | 6902-2RS Max Bearing | ||
| B | 4 | 26-11612 | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| C | 1 | 26-17707 | 15x48 Bearing spacer | ||
| D | 1 | 08-22343 | Pivot Axle M15x91 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 20 Nm |
| E | 1 | 26-17013 | 15x40.25 Bearing Spacer | ||
| F | 1 | 08-16292 | Pivot axle M15x80.5 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 20 Nm |
| G | 2 | 26-15633 | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | |
| H | 2 | 26-11817 | M6 Washer | ||
| I | 2 | 26-15947 | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 9 Nm |
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Aluminum - Battery
| label | quantity | part_number | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 8 | 26-28053 | M4x10 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1.2 Nm |
| B | 1 | 26-27494 | Battery mount front PT600 | ||
| C | 1 | 78-25241 | Bosch battery PT600 | Bosch part number EB12.100.04X (US/CA), EB12.100.04V (EU, OZ) | |
| D | 1 | 30-28682 | Cable Tray | ||
| E | 1 | 26-27870 | Bosch H-Connector | ||
| F | 1 | 26-27912 | Battery mount rear PT600 | ||
| G | 1 | 26-28681 | Battery Mount Rear PT600 Type 2 |
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| Frame Size | Flip Chip | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 32T | 34T | 36T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| M - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| L - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XL - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.
Dig Deep
Sizing and support for the Vala AL.
Geometry& Sizing
