Santa CruzVala GX AXS
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX100 Nm
- Battery
- 600 WhBosch PowerTube 600 Wh; PowerMore range extender compatible
- Travel F / R
- 160 / 150 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 21.7 kgManufacturer figure (size not stated)
Overview
The Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS (£8,599) is a mid-range build of the Vala: Bosch Performance Line CX with 600 Wh, FOX 38 Float Performance Elite fork, FOX Float X Performance Elite shock, SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type and SRAM Maven Bronze brakes. Claimed weight is 21.7 kg.
The Vala is Santa Cruz's full-power trail e-MTB: a carbon four-bar frame with 150 mm of rear travel, a 160 mm fork and mixed wheels (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear). Builds use either C or the higher-grade CC carbon.
Every build runs the Bosch Performance Line CX (BDU38) motor with a 600 Wh PowerTube battery; the frame takes only the 600 Wh pack and has mounts for a Bosch PowerMore range extender. Independent geometry and shock-rate flip chips are fitted, and claimed weights run from 21.0 to 21.9 kg.
- Bosch Performance Line CX (BDU38)
- 600 Wh PowerTube, range extender mounts
- 150 mm rear / 160 mm fork, mixed wheels
- Geometry and shock-rate flip chips
Gallery
Photos: Santa Cruz
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- Carbon C MX 150mm Travel 4-Bar
- Frame material
- Carbon C
- Wheel size
- MX (29" front / 27.5" rear)
- Rear travel
- 150mm
- Fork
- FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
- Rear shock
- FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh
Drivetrain
- Shifter
- SRAM AXS Pod Controller
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Cassette
- SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle, 160mm
- Chainguide
- OneUp Chainguide
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Maven Bronze
- Front rotor
- SRAM HS2 200mm
- Rear rotor
- SRAM HS2 200mm
Wheels & tyres
- Rims
- Reserve 30|HD AL 6069
- Front hub
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h
- Rear hub
- DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 32h
- Front tyre
- Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
- Rear tyre
- Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5"x2.5", 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown
- Valves
- Reserve Fillmore Valves
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- OneUp Aluminum Bar, 35mm; S: 800mm, 20mm Rise, M-XXL: 800mm, 35mm Rise
- Stem
- Santa Cruz CNC; All Sizes: 40mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Headset
- Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
- Saddle
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Max Lux-Alloy Atmos
- Seatpost
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6; S: 120mm, M: 180mm, L: 210mm, XL-XXL: 240mm
Other
- Weight
- 47.85 lbs / 21.70 kg
- Head tube standard
- Integrated (IS41/52)
- Fork offset
- 44mm
- Fork axle-to-crown
- 571mm
- Recommended sag
- 30%
- BB shell
- EMTB
- Max chainring
- 36t
- UDH compatible
- Yes
- Rear spacing
- 148mm
- Rear brake mount
- 200mm PM
- Max rotor size
- 220mm
- Max tyre width
- 2.5"
- Seatpost diameter
- 31.6mm
- Bottle mounts
- 1
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Vala geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 435 / 432 mm | 460 / 456 mm | 480 / 477 mm | 500 / 497 mm | 525 / 522 mm |
| Stack | 623 / 625 mm | 632 / 635 mm | 641 / 643 mm | 655 / 657 mm | 668 / 670 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° / 63.9° | 64.2° / 63.9° | 64.2° / 63.9° | 64.2° / 63.9° | 64.2° / 63.9° |
| Head tube length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm | 160 mm |
| Rear center | 439 mm | 440 mm | 443 mm | 446 mm | 450 mm |
| Front center | 771 mm | 800 mm | 825 mm | 851 mm | 883 mm |
| BB height | 344 / 340 mm | 344 / 340 mm | 344 / 340 mm | 344 / 340 mm | 344 / 340 mm |
| BB drop front | 28 / 32 mm | 28 / 32 mm | 28 / 32 mm | 28 / 32 mm | 28 / 32 mm |
| BB drop rear | 11 / 15 mm | 11 / 15 mm | 11 / 15 mm | 11 / 15 mm | 11 / 15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1210 mm | 1240 mm | 1268 mm | 1297 mm | 1333 mm |
| Top tube length | 573 mm | 601 mm | 622 mm | 645 mm | 673 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 mm | 400 mm | 420 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5° / 77.2° | 77.5° / 77.2° | 77.5° / 77.2° | 77.5° / 77.2° | 77.5° / 77.2° |
| Standover height | 741 mm | 735 mm | 734 mm | 734 mm | 728 mm |
Where two values are given: High / Low flip-chip position. Source: Santa Cruz.
Vala: builds compared
Vala range →| Vala C Deore | Vala XT Lite | Vala 90 | Vala GX AXS | Vala XT Di2 RSV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,699 | £7,599 | £7,699 | £8,599 | £9,999 |
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Base, 160mm | FOX 36 Float Performance, Grip | FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2 | FOX 38 Factory, Grip X2 |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe | FOX Float X Performance | FOX Float X Performance | FOX Float X Performance Elite | FOX Float X Factory |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M7200 | Shimano XT M8200 | SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type | SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type | Shimano Deore XT Di2 M8260 |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore MT6220 | Shimano XT M8220 | SRAM Maven Base | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Silver |
| Wheels | Reserve 30|HD AL | — | Reserve 30|HD AL | Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 | Reserve 30|HD Carbon |
| Weight | 21.9 kg | 21 kg | 21.9 kg | 21.7 kg | 21.4 kg |
Vala GX AXS: FAQ
How much does the Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS cost?
£8,599 (UK RRP, VAT incl.). The Vala range runs from £6,699 (Vala C Deore) to £9,999 (Vala XT Di2 RSV). Prices vary by country and dealer.
How much does the Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS weigh?
Santa Cruz quotes 21.7 kg. The lightest Vala build is the Vala XT Lite at 21 kg.
What motor and battery does the Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (100 Nm). 600 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 600 Wh; PowerMore range extender compatible.
How much suspension travel does the Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS have?
160 mm at the fork and 150 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS come in?
S, M, L, XL, XXL. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the Vala GX AXS and the Vala XT Di2 RSV?
They share the Vala frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: FOX 38 Float Performance Elite vs FOX 38 Factory; shock: FOX Float X Performance Elite vs FOX Float X Factory; derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type vs Shimano Deore XT Di2 M8260; claimed weight: 21.7 kg vs 21.4 kg; price: £8,599 vs £9,999.
