Vala AL 70 - Bosch Power, RockShox Zeb, and SRAM T-Type for Aggressive Trail Riding
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"Santa Cruz’s Vala AL 70 is a serious eMTB for riders who want top-tier performance without the carbon price tag. The Bosch Performance Line CX motor, RockShox Zeb fork, and SRAM Eagle T-Type drivetrain make this build ready for anything. I’m stoked on the tough aluminum frame and the Maxxis tire combo—this bike is built to take a beating and keep rolling, whether I’m charging technical descents or grinding out big climbs."
We’re always searching for the ultimate ride, and the Santa Cruz Vala AL 70 delivers with a blend of power, precision, and durability. Santa Cruz brings their renowned ride quality to the Vala AL 70, equipping it with the same dialed geometry and 150mm rear travel as its carbon siblings, but with a robust aluminum frame that’s ready for real-world abuse. The Bosch Performance Line CX motor and 600Wh battery give us the range and torque to tackle epic days, while the RockShox Zeb Base fork and Super Deluxe shock soak up the roughest terrain. SRAM’s Eagle 70 T-Type drivetrain and DB8 brakes provide crisp shifting and powerful stopping, and the Maxxis Assegai/Minion DHRII tire combo ensures grip in all conditions. The Vala AL 70 is easy to service, built to last, and backed by Santa Cruz’s lifetime warranty—making it the go-to for riders who demand more from every ride.
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Details
- Recommended for aggressive trail and all-mountain riding
- Bosch Performance Line CX motor delivers class-leading torque
- 150mm rear travel and 160mm RockShox Zeb Base fork for big-hit capability
- Aluminum MX frame engineered for strength and value
- SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type 12-speed drivetrain for precise, robust shifting
- SRAM DB8 4-piston brakes with 220mm/200mm rotors for maximum stopping power
- Maxxis Assegai EXO+ front and Minion DHRII DoubleDown rear tires for superior grip and durability
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- Frame Material
- aluminum
- Suspension
- 4 bar
- Rear Shock
- RockShox Super Deluxe Base, 205x60
- Rear Travel
- 150mm
- Fork
- RockShox Zeb Base
- Front Travel
- 160mm
- Headset
- FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
- Shifters
- SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, Single Click, 12spd
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd
- Motor Power
- 750W
- Battery Type
- Bosch PowerTube Battery
- Battery Energy
- 600Wh
- Max Torque
- 100Nm
- Max Speed
- 20mph
- Crankset
- E13 Helix eSpec
- Crank Arm Length
- 160mm
- Cassette
- SRAM XS 1270 Eagle T-Type
- Cassette Range
- 10-52t
- Chain
- SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Brakeset
- SRAM DB8
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- SRAM Centerline 220mm/200mm
- Handlebar
- Santa Cruz Alloy
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Stem
- OneUp Forged
- Stem Length
- 42mm
- Saddle
- WTB Silverado Medium, Steel
- Seatpost
- SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm
- Wheelset
- Reserve 30|HD AL
- Hubs
- [front] SRAM MTH 716, [rear] SRAM MTH 746
- Front Axle
- 15x110mm
- Rear Axle
- 12x148mm
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHRII, DoubleDown
- Tire Size
- [front] 29x2.5in, [rear] 27.5x2.5in
- Pedals
- not included
- Activity
- enduro
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year
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