Technical specifications – Electric mountain bike Santa Cruz
Description of Santa Cruz Vala AL 70
The Santa Cruz Vala AL 70 is a robust and high-performance e-MTB designed for riders seeking the reliability and power of a Bosch CX motor within a durable aluminum frame. Thanks to its MX wheel setup (29"/27.5") and 150 mm 4-bar suspension, it strikes the perfect balance between agility, comfort, and stability on demanding terrain.
With 150 mm of rear travel paired with a 160 mm RockShox Zeb Base fork, this bike confidently handles technical descents while maintaining precise control on climbs. The renowned Santa Cruz suspension design delivers exceptional sensitivity and pedaling efficiency, ensuring consistent performance even on long rides.
Powered by the Bosch Performance CX motor, the Vala AL 70 provides strong torque and smooth assistance, while the 600 Wh PowerTube battery delivers generous range for extended trail adventures.
The 12-speed SRAM Eagle T-Type drivetrain ensures fast and accurate shifting, and the SRAM DB8 hydraulic brakes with 220 mm front and 200 mm rear rotors provide powerful, consistent stopping performance in all conditions.
Reserve 30|HD AL wheels combined with Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHR II tires offer outstanding grip and durability, perfect for modern all-mountain riding.
In summary, the Santa Cruz Vala AL 70 combines Bosch’s advanced e-MTB technology with Santa Cruz’s legendary build quality. A trail-ready electric mountain bike built for technical trails, bike parks, and long alpine adventures.
Features
Frame
- Material: Aluminum
- Frame: Aluminum MX 150mm Travel, 4-Bar
- Travel: 150mm
- Weight: 24.5kg (checked in store in size L)
- Wheel size: MX
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Suspension
- Fork: RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Base, 205x60
Drivetrain
- Bottom bracket: N/A
- Cassette: SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed
- Chain guide: OneUp Chainguide
- Crankset: E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm
- Rear derailleur: SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12-speed
Brakes
- Brakes: SRAM DB8
- Front rotor: SRAM Centerline, 220mm
- Rear rotor: SRAM Centerline, 200mm
Handlebar setup
- Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Handlebar: Santa Cruz Aluminum Bar, 35x800, 30mm Rise
- Headset: FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium, Steel
- Seatpost: SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
Wheels
- Front rim: Reserve 30|HD AL
- Front hub: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Front tire: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
- Rear rim: Reserve 30|HD AL
- Rear hub: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, HG, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear tire: Maxxis Minion DHRII, 27.5"x2.5", DoubleDown
- Valves: Reserve Fillmore Valves
Electric system
- Battery: Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Specifications
- Bottom bracket shell: EMTB
- Rear brake mount: 200mm PM
- Shock length: 205mm
- Fork axle to crown: 571mm
- Fork offset: 44mm
- Headset: Integrated (IS41/52)
- Max chainring size: 36t
- Max rotor size: 220mm
- Max tire clearance: 2.5"
- Rear spacing: 148mm
- Rear travel: 150mm
- Recommended sag: 30%
- Seat collar diameter: 36.4mm
- Shock stroke: 60mm
- Suspension system: Four-bar
- UDH compatible: Yes
- Bottle mount: 1
