Santa Cruz Vala C XX AXS Reserve
Santa Cruz Vala C XX AXS Reserve
For rides of exceptional quality
The Vala is a full-power ebike that delivers precision and power. It’s made for riders looking for focused performance on the best trails. Perfectly balanced, refined suspension and the finest quality construction, as always.
Class-leading power and handling
All the legendary Santa Cruz dynamics—supreme handling, great suspension, and longevity—are paired with the class-leading new Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a versatile battery solution. The Vala is a full-power eMTB built for real trails, not tribulations.
Geometry (Hi)
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 | 460 | 480 | 500 | 525 |
| Stack | 623 | 632 | 641 | 655 | 668 |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| Rear Center | 439 | 440 | 443 | 446 | 450 |
| Front Center | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 | 883 |
| BB Height | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
| BB Drop Front | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| BB Drop Rear | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Wheelbase | 1210 | 1240 | 1268 | 1297 | 1333 |
| Top Tube Length | 573 | 601 | 622 | 645 | 673 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
| Standover Height | 741 | 735 | 734 | 734 | 728 |
Geometry (Lo)
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 456 | 477 | 497 | 522 |
| Stack | 625 | 635 | 643 | 657 | 670 |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 63.9° | 63.9° | 63.9° | 63.9° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| Rear Center | 439 | 440 | 443 | 446 | 450 |
| Front Center | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 | 883 |
| BB Height | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 |
| BB Drop Front | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| BB Drop Rear | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Wheelbase | 1210 | 1240 | 1268 | 1297 | 1333 |
| Top Tube Length | 573 | 601 | 622 | 645 | 673 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.2° | 77.2° | 77.2° | 77.2° | 77.2° |
| Standover Height | 741 | 735 | 734 | 734 | 728 |
Specs
| Frame | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Material |
Carbon CC | |
|
Frame |
Carbon CC MX 150mm Travel, 4-Bar | |
|
Travel |
150mm | |
|
Weight |
46.6lbs / 21.13kg | |
|
Wheel Size |
MX | |
| Suspension | ||
|
Fork |
FOX 38 Factory, Grip X2, 160mm | |
|
Shock |
FOX Float X Factory, 205x60 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
|
Bottom Bracket |
N/A | |
|
Cassette |
SRAM XX 1297 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t | |
|
Chain |
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd | |
|
Chainguide |
OneUp Chainguide | |
|
Crankset |
SRAM X0 Eagle Cranks, 160mm | |
|
Rear Derailleur |
SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd | |
| Brakes | ||
|
Brakes |
SRAM Maven Ultimate | |
|
Front Rotor |
SRAM HS2 200mm | |
|
Rear Rotor |
SRAM HS2 200mm | |
| Cockpit | ||
|
Grips / Bar Tape |
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | |
|
Handlebars |
Santa Cruz Carbon Bar | |
|
Headset |
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset | |
|
Saddle |
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, Stainless | |
|
Seatpost |
RockShox Reverb AXS | |
|
Stem |
Burgtec Enduro MK3 Machined, 42mm | |
| Wheels | ||
|
Front Rim |
Reserve 30|HD Carbon | |
|
Front Hub |
Industry Nine Hydra 2, 15x110, 6-Bolt 28h | |
|
Front Tire |
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ | |
|
Rear Rim |
Reserve 30|HD Carbon | |
|
Rear Hub |
Industry Nine Hydra 2, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt 28h | |
|
Rear Tire |
Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5"x2.5", 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown | |
|
Valves |
Reserve Fillmore Valves | |
| Ebike | ||
|
Battery |
Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh | |
|
Drive Unit |
Bosch Performance CX BDU38 | |
| Specs | ||
|
Bottom Bracket Shell |
EMTB | |
|
Rear Brake Mount |
200mm PM | |
|
Shock Length |
205mm | |
|
Fork Axle to Crown |
571mm | |
|
Fork Offset |
44mm | |
|
Front Derailleur Mount |
No Compatibility | |
|
Headset |
Integrated (IS41/52) | |
|
Max Chainring Size |
36t | |
|
Max Rotor Size |
220mm | |
|
Max Tire Clearance May vary according to tire and rim model |
2.5" | |
|
Rear Spacing |
148mm | |
|
Rear Travel |
151mm | |
|
Recommended Sag |
30% | |
|
Seat Clamp Diameter |
36.4mm | |
|
Seat Post Diameter |
31.6mm | |
|
Shock Stroke |
60mm | |
|
Suspension System |
Four-bar | |
|
UDH Compatible |
Yes | |
|
Water Bottle Mounts |
1 | |
