Vala Carbon C 2026

The new Santa Cruz Vala C e-bike has all the legendary ride qualities of a Santa Cruz – supreme handling, great suspension, and longevity – paired with the class-leading Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a versatile battery solution. 

The new Bosch gen 4 drive unit is powerful, reliable and quiet. It has class-leading power delivery and rattle-free descending. 

The 600Wh battery is over 2.2 lbs (1kg) lighter than the next size up (800Wh) and it is much smaller. This also makes for a smaller lighter frame. 600Wh is optimal for most rides. Low battery mass improves handling characteristics. The optional 250Wh PowerMore extender battery provides the freedom to cover more ground when needed.

The Vala has a bombproof, lightweight carbon frame, superior ebike suspension performance and tuneable geometry and kinematic create a chassis that exceeds where real mountain biking demands it. Its backed up with a lifetime warranty.

You'll notice a different suspension design on the Vala. Santa Cruz wanted to apply the advances in suspension design made on recent pedal bikes (VPP) to the Vala. There isn't enough room for optimum placement of a VPP when the motor is factored in so it was back to the drawing board. Moving to a 4-bar linkage for the Vala gives exceptional ebike suspension kinematics and significant gains in anti-rise (braking) performance. Another benefit of the 4-bar design is that there is far more seatpost insertion depth available for longer dropper posts.

The Vala Carbon C comes in three specification levels, the R-Kit, S-Kit and GX AXS. The C bikes are always Santa Cruz's best-sellers. If you want the no-expense-spared options then Santa Cruz also make the Vala in the Carbon CC which can be viewed here.

Weight

• R-Kit: 22.45kg / 49.49lb
• S-Kit: 22.24kg / 49.04lb
• GX AXS: 22.37kg / 49.32lb

Sizing - 

• S - 5'0"+
• M - 5'4"+
• L - 5'9"+
• XL - 6'1"+
• XXL - 6'3"+

Specifications::R Kit

• Discipline: Trail

• Material : Carbon C

• Front Travel: 160mm

• Rear Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: MX

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame - Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Fork - RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM NX
Cassette - SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Front Rotor - Avid Centerline 220mm
Rear Rotor - Avid Centerline 220mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - e13 TRS Base
Stem - e.13 Base, 40mm -or- RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Post - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Specifications::SRAM 70 Kit

• Discipline: Trail

• Material : Carbon C

• Front Travel: 160mm

• Rear Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: MX

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame - Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Fork - RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM 70 Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM 90
Cassette - SRAM XS1270, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5x2.5
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5
Front Hub - SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Rear Hub - SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Front Rotor - Avid Centerline 220mm
Rear Rotor - Avid Centerline 220mm
Brakes - SRAM DB8 Stealth
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - e13 TRS Base
Stem - e.13 Base, 40mm -or- RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Post - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Specifications::SRAM 90 Kit

• Discipline: Trail

• Material : Carbon C

• Front Travel: 160mm

• Rear Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: MX

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame - Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM 90 Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM 90
Cassette - SRAM XS1270, 12spd, 11-50t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5x2.5
Front Tire - Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5
Front Hub - E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Rear Hub - E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Reserve 30|HD AL6061
Front Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes - SRAM Maven Base
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - e13 TRS Base
Stem - e.13 Base, 40mm -or- RaceFace Chester, 40mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Steel
Post - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Specifications::S Kit

• Discipline: Trail

• Material : Carbon C

• Front Travel: 160mm

• Rear Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: MX

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame - Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance, 205x60
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM GX Eagle Single Click, 12spd
Cassette - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
Headset - FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB -or- Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Front Hub - E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Raceface ARC 30 HD
Rear Hub - E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Raceface ARC 30 HD
Front Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Crankset - E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy -or- WTB Volt
Post - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38

Specifications::GX AXS Kit

• Discipline: Trail

• Material : Carbon C

• Front Travel: 160mm

• Rear Travel: 150mm

• Wheel Size: MX

• Warranty: Lifetime (frame)

Frame - Carbon C MX 150mm Travel , 4-Bar
Rear Shock - FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60
Fork - FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
Rear Derailleur - SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Shifter - SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain - SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Headset - Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
Rear Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft
Front Tire - Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft
Front Hub - E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
Front Rim - Raceface ARC 30 HD
Rear Hub - E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h
Rear Rim - Raceface ARC 30 HD
Front Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor - SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes - SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth
Crankset - SRAM GX Eagle Cranks, 160mm
Handlebar - OneUp Aluminium Bar, 35mm Rise,
800mm
Stem - OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm
Saddle - SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy Atmos
Post - OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6
Grips - Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery - Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drive Unit - Bosch Performance CX BDU38