The Santa Cruz Vala 90 is a robust, full-power eMTB engineered for riders craving precision, power, and reliability on demanding trails. Featuring a Carbon C frame, a proven four-bar suspension, the latest Bosch drive system, and a capable SRAM T-Type drivetrain this machine is built to tackle technical singletrack and aggressive descents with confidence.

Standout Features

• C Carbon Frame Lightweight, durable, and responsive
• Four-bar Suspension Plush, controlled, and tunable travel
• Independent Geo & Shock Rate Flip Chips Adjust geometry and ride feel
• 600Wh Bosch Integrated Battery Power for extended trail adventures
• Bosch Performance CX BDU38 Drive Unit Class-leading eMTB motor performance
• SRAM T-Type 90 Drivetrain Smooth, reliable shifting under load

Frame

• Material:Carbon C
• Rear Travel:150mm
• Wheel Size:MX (29 front / 27.5 rear)

Suspension

• Fork:FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
• Shock:FOX Float X Performance, 205x60mm

Drivetrain

• Crankset:E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
• Cassette:SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
• Chain:SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 12-speed Flattop
• Chainguide:OneUp Chainguide
• Rear Derailleur:SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
• Shifter:SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, Single Click

Brakes

• Front Brake:SRAM Maven Base
• Rear Brake:SRAM Maven Base
• Rotors:SRAM HS2 200mm (Front & Rear)

Cockpit

• Handlebars:OneUp Aluminum Bar
• Stem:OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
• Headset:Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated
• Grips:Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
• Saddle:SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy
• Seatpost:OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm

Wheels & Tires

• Front Rim:Reserve 30|HD AL
• Rear Rim:Reserve 30|HD AL
• Front Hub:E13 SL, 15×110, 6-Bolt, 32h
• Rear Hub:E13 SL E-Spec, 12×148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
• Front Tire:Maxxis Assegai 29×2.5, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
• Rear Tire:Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5×2.5, 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown

E-Bike System

• Drive Unit:Bosch Performance CX BDU38
• Battery:Bosch PowerTube 600Wh

Specifications

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