2025 Cannondale Moterra SL vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL
The M is the Santa Cruz Vala AL size closest to your M Cannondale Moterra SL. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Vala AL
Compared with the Cannondale Moterra SL in M, the Santa Cruz Vala AL in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 13 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −5 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +13 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −9 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Moterra SL, MSanta Cruz Vala AL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL M | Santa Cruz Vala AL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 458 | +13 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 634 | −5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 64.1° | +1.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.8 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 606 | +14 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 440 | −9 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1241 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 30 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 335 | 342 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 737 | 745 | +8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala AL minus the Cannondale Moterra SL. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Moterra SL, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SLSanta Cruz Vala AL
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Moterra SL1 | Santa Cruz Vala ALAL 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Moterra SL | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | RockShox Super Deluxe Base |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | e*thirteen e*spec Plus | e*thirteen Helix eSpec |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
| Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Brake | Magura MT7 4-piston | SRAM DB 8 |
| Handlebar | HollowGram SAVE | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | not listed |
| Headset | Acros | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components V3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X3 | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Stem | not listed | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Dropper post | not listed | SDG Tellis Dropper |
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