2026 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL
The Santa Cruz Vala AL size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Vala AL
Compared with the Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 in M, the Santa Cruz Vala AL in XL places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 53 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 49 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +53 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +49 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, MSanta Cruz Vala AL, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 M | Santa Cruz Vala AL XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 498 | +53 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 656 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 64.1° | +1.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.8 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 559 | 652 | +93 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 445 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1297 | +49 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 30 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 335 | 342 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 737 | 732 | −5 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 460 | +60 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 145 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala AL minus the Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71Santa 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 SL LAB71LAB71 | Santa Cruz Vala ALAL 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 Carbon | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Base |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS Ultimate | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle AXS | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | E*thirteen e*spec Race Carbon Gen 4 | e*thirteen Helix eSpec |
| Chainring | E*thirteen e*spec Race | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
| Battery | Cannondale Custom | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Carbon Ebar | not listed |
| Stem | OneUp Components Stem | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | not listed |
| Headset | Acros Adjustable Angle | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X1 | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|HD AL |
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