The Santa Cruz Vala C GX AXS is a mixed-wheel electric mountain bike with a Carbon C frame and 150 mm of rear travel.
A 160 mm FOX 38 Float Performance Elite fork and SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain complete the build.
Warranty and bearings
Manufacturer lifetime warranty. Santa Cruz provides free replacement pivot bearings to the original owner for as long as they own the bike.
Technical specifications
Frame
| Component |
Specification |
| Material |
Carbon C |
| Travel |
150mm |
| Wheel Size |
MX |
Suspension
| Component |
Specification |
| Fork |
FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm |
| Shock |
FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60 |
Cockpit
| Component |
Specification |
| Bar Width |
S - 800mm, 20mm Rise M/L/XL/XXL - 800mm, 35mm Rise |
| Dropper Length |
S - 120mm, M - 180mm, L - 210mm, XL/XXL - 240mm |
| Grips / Bar Tape |
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
| Handlebars |
OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm Rise, 800mm |
| Headset |
Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset |
| Saddle |
SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy Atmos |
| Seatpost |
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6 |
| Stem |
OneUp Stem, 42mm -or- Burgtec Enduro Stem, 42mm |
| Stem Length |
S/M/L/XL/XXL - 42mm |
| Headset |
Integrated (IS41/52) |
Drivetrain
| Component |
Specification |
| Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd |
| Crank Length |
S/M/L/XL/XXL - 160mm |
| Crankset |
SRAM GX Eagle Cranks, 160mm |
| Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd |
| Right Shifter |
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge |
Brakes
| Component |
Specification |
| Brakes |
SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth |
| Front Rotor |
SRAM HS2 200mm |
| Rear Rotor |
SRAM HS2 200mm |
Wheels
| Component |
Specification |
| Front Rim |
Raceface ARC 30 HD |
| Front Hub |
E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Front Tire |
Schwalbe Magic Mary, 29x2.5, Trail Radial Ultra Soft |
| Rear Rim |
Raceface ARC 30 HD |
| Rear Hub |
E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h |
| Rear Tire |
Schwalbe Magic Mary, 27.5x2.5, Gravity Radial Soft |
| Valves |
Reserve Fillmore Valves |
Electric components
| Component |
Specification |
| Battery |
Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh |
| Drive Unit |
Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
Frame specifications
| Component |
Specification |
| Rear Brake Mount |
200mm PM |
| Shock Length |
205mm |
| Fork Offset |
44mm |
| Front Derailleur Mount |
No compatibility |
| Max Chainring Size |
36t |
| Max Rotor Size |
220mm |
| Max Tire Clearance |
2.5" |
| Recommended Sag |
30% (18mm) |
| Seat Clamp Diameter |
36.4mm |
| Seat Post Diameter |
31.6mm |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower |
8x30 |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper |
Trunnion |
| Shock Stroke |
60mm |
| Suspension System |
Four-bar |
| Water Bottle Mounts |
1 |
Weight
| Component |
Specification |
| Weight |
49.32 lbs / 22.37 kg |
Other specifications
| Component |
Specification |
| Cassette |
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t |
Specifications are subject to change without notice and may differ from the photos.
Assembly and shipping
Assembled by our certified mechanics, in our workshop. Online orders ship 90% assembled.
