Santa Cruz Vala 90
Model: Vala 90
Model year: 2026
Price: 8.699,00 €
Category: Fully
Frame material: Carbon
Weight: 22.17 kg
Permissible total weight: 158 kg
Test result
| Property | Weighting | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Riding behavior | 60% | 2,5 |
| Uphill riding behavior | 20% | 3,5 |
| Playfulness | 12% | 2,5 |
| Downhill riding behavior | 12% | 1,5 |
| Downhill suspension (fork + shock) | 16% | 2,0 |
| Lab | 10% | 2,1 |
| Weight without pedals | 5% | 1,8 |
| Range | 5% | 2,5 |
| Equipment | 15% | 2,1 |
| Seatpost drop | 3% | 0,5 |
| Usability / Added value | 3% | 3,3 |
| Quality / Craftsmanship | 3% | 1,5 |
| Equipment quality | 3% | 2,4 |
| Bottle cage volume | 3% | 3,0 |
| Motor | 15% | 1,6 |
| Motor power | 7% | 1,5 |
| Motor riding behavior | 5% | 1,3 |
| Motor controls | 3% | 2,5 |
| Final grade | 2,3 |
Strengths and weaknesses
Radar chart rating: Uphill, Playfulness and Downhill refer to riding behavior. The larger the value, the better the suitability. Equipment refers to the quality of components. Range: Measured in standardized field test.
Geometry - measurements overview
H
I
N
A
B
M
D
P
O
L
G
F
E
| A - Top tube length | 630 mm |
| B - Seat tube length | 420 mm |
| D - Standover height | 790 mm |
| E - Chainstay length | 445 mm |
| F - Bottom bracket height | 337 mm |
| G - Wheelbase | 1272 mm |
| H - Stem length | 42 mm |
| I - Head tube length | 130 mm |
| L - BB offset | -37 mm |
| M - Stack | 649 mm |
| N - Reach | 468 mm |
| O - Seat angle | 76 ° |
| P - Head angle | 63.5 ° |
| Handlebar width | 800 mm |
Sitting position
stretched
balanced
compact
0
33
66
100
Altitude range
at ø 14.7 km/h
m asl
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2600
Serviceability
weak
6.5
good
0
5
10
15
| Battery weight | 3,08 kg |
| Wheel weight | 5.893 kg |
Battery weight: BIKE measurement. Battery weight may include cover.
Wheel weight: BIKE measurement. Wheel weight per set with tires, cassette, brake disc.
Altitude range: Determined in standardized field test. Highest support level, 90 kg rider weight, 150 watts pedaling power. Gray arrow indicates additional altitude meters in emergency mode.
Tests & Reviews
Equipment
| Rear brakes | SRAM Maven Base |
| Front brakes | SRAM Maven Base |
| Front brake disc | 200 |
| Rear brake disc | 200 |
| Front brake lever | SRAM Maven Base |
| Rear brake lever | SRAM Maven Base |
| Drivetrain | SRAM 90 Eagle |
| Shift levers | SRAM 90 Eagle |
| Drivetrain type | Derailleur |
| Number of gears | 12 |
| Fork | Fox 38 Float Performance |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance |
| Fork travel (mm) | 160 |
| Rear shock travel (mm) | 150 |
| Bottom bracket | Bosch |
| Crankset | eThirteen Helix eSpec |
| Sprocket | SRAM XS 1275 |
| Drive type | Kette |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Carbon Bar |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Schraubgriffe |
| Stem | One Up Enduro Stem |
| Saddle | SDG Bell Air V3 |
| Seatpost | One Up Dropper Post |
| Seat clamp | Clamp |
| Front tire | Maxxis Assegai 3C MaxxGrip Exo+Protection TR 29 x 2,50 |
| Rear tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II 3C MaxxTerra DD TR 27,5 x 2,50 |
| Front hub | eThirteen SL |
| Rear hub | eThirteen SL |
| Motor manufacturer / model | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Motor type | up to 25 km/h |
| Motor position | Mid-drive motor |
| Display | System Controller |
| Control unit | Mini Remote |
| Battery | Bosch Power Tube 600 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 600 |
| Charger | Bosch 4 Ah Charger |