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Santa Cruz Vala AL Deore - 2026
Santa Cruz Vala AL Deore - 2026
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The Vala AL Deore (2026) brings Santa Cruz's full-power trail platform to an aluminum frame with 150mm of four-bar travel and MX wheels. Power comes from a Bosch Performance CX BDU38 with a 600Wh PowerTube battery, and Shimano Deore 12-speed and four-piston Deore brakes handle shifting and stopping. It is a balanced, precise bike for riders who head to demanding trails.
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The maker’s specification
The Vala AL Deore (2026) brings Santa Cruz's full-power trail platform to an aluminum frame with 150mm of four-bar travel and MX wheels. Power comes from a Bosch Performance CX BDU38 with a 600Wh PowerTube battery, and Shimano Deore 12-speed and four-piston Deore brakes handle shifting and stopping. It is a balanced, precise bike for riders who head to demanding trails.
Why riders pick it
- Full-power Bosch drive: Performance CX BDU38 with 600Wh for long climbs.
- Stout suspension: a 160mm RockShox Psylo Gold RC fork and RockShox Deluxe Select shock.
- Big rotors: 220mm front and 203mm rear Shimano RT66 for steady braking on long descents.
- Tough rear tire: a DoubleDown Maxxis Minion DHRII paired with an Assegai up front.
Specifications
- Frame: aluminum, MX, 4-bar with 150mm travel
- Weight: 53.11lbs / 24.09kg
- Drive unit: Bosch Performance CX BDU38
- Battery: 600Wh Bosch PowerTube
- Fork: 160mm RockShox Psylo Gold RC; 571mm axle to crown; 44mm offset
- Shock: 205x60 RockShox Deluxe Select; 30% recommended sag
- Derailleur: 12spd Shimano Deore M6100, SGS
- Cassette: 10-51t Shimano Deore 6100
- Chain: 12spd Shimano Deore 6100
- Cranks: 160mm E13 Helix eSpec
- Chainguide: OneUp
- Bottom bracket: N/A (EMTB shell)
- Brakes: Shimano Deore M6120
- Rotors: Shimano RT66; 220mm front, 203mm rear
- Rims: WTB ST Tough 30, front and rear
- Front hub: 32h WTB Frequency Sport, 15x110, 6-bolt
- Rear hub: 32h WTB Frequency Sport, 12x148, MicroSpline, 6-bolt
- Front tire: 29"x2.5" Maxxis Assegai, EXO+
- Rear tire: 27.5"x2.5" Maxxis Minion DHRII, DoubleDown
- Valves: Reserve Fillmore
- Handlebar: 35x800 Santa Cruz Bicycles aluminum, 30mm rise
- Stem: 42mm OneUp Enduro
- Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB, integrated (IS41/52)
- Saddle: Medium WTB Silverado, steel rails
- Dropper post: 31.6 SDG Tellis
- Seat clamp diameter: 36.4mm
- Max chainring: 36t
- Front derailleur mount: not compatible
- UDH compatible: yes
- Rear spacing: 148mm
- Rear brake mount: 200mm PM; max rotor 220mm
- Max tire clearance: 2.5"
- Water bottle mounts: 1
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge
- Colors: Gloss Lunar Grey, Gloss Strombringer Purple
- Note: specifications may change
Sizing
Sizing
Where the maker offers more than one size, every size is listed above and you choose one before the bike goes in your cart. The maker’s sizing or geometry, where given, is in the spec. Not sure? Send us your height and inseam before you order.
Shipping
Shipping
Dispatched in 1–2 business days, delivered in 3–5 business days within the US. The shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay. E-bikes, their batteries and chargers follow the same estimates. See Shipping & delivery.
Returns
Returns
30-day returns on unused e-bikes in their original packaging, with battery, charger and all parts. Approved refunds are processed within 5–10 business days. Arrived damaged or defective? We arrange a replacement, repair or refund. See Returns.
E-bike rules
E-bike rules
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Santa Cruz Vala AL Deore - 2026
