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The all-new Santa Cruz Vala is a full-power ebike that features all the legendary Santa Cruz dynamics - supreme handling, great suspension and longevity - paired to the class-leading BOSCH CX Next Generation motor and a versatile battery solution.
BOSCH CX Next Generation Motor (Gen 5)
Integrated display, wireless controller & speed sensor
600 Wh battery (250 Wh aftermarket extender available)
MX Wheels (29” / 27.5”)
150mm Rear Travel
160mm Fork Travel
SM-XXL Frame Sizes
CC & C Carbon Frames
Why Four Bar, not VPP?
It’s a challenge to package large motor where optimum VPP™ pivots would be. We wanted to apply the advances in suspension design that we’ve made on recent pedal bikes (VPP™) to the Vala. This meant utilizing a new design, but one that gave us the freedom to make all the right spec and kinematic choices. The result is our best handling e-bike.
Leverage Ratio & Flipchip
The four-bar design provides the space for a longer 60mm stroke shock (compared to 55mm for Heckler 9 and Heckler SL). This delivers better damping quality and consistency on long descents. Two progressivity options via flipchip allow for two different characters:
- Low progression provides a very consistent feel that prioritizes responsiveness
- Hi progression sits in a bit more and prioritizes bump-eating forgiveness.
Improved Seatpost Insertion
This new suspension layout allowed us to package full-power motor, suspension and longer dropper posts. The Vala features 110mm of added insertion depth compared to the Heckler, and is equipped with longer dropper posts than ever before (180mm on Med, 210 on Large).
Bosch CX Next Generation Motor Highlights:
- 120 nm Max Torque
- Full-power system
- 750 watts peak power
- No rattling or knocking
- Very responsive & classing leading power delivery
- Motor Weight: 2.8kgs