2024 Santa Cruz Bullit R vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala
The S is the Santa Cruz Vala size closest to your M Santa Cruz Bullit R. 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
Compared with the Santa Cruz Bullit R in M, the Santa Cruz Vala in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −10 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Santa Cruz Bullit R, MSanta Cruz Vala, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Bullit R M | Santa Cruz Vala S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 435mm | −15 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 623mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 64.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.2° | 77.5 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 591.3 | 573 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 439 | −10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1238.5 | 1210 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 25.5/6.5 | 28 | |
| BB height | 348 | not listed | |
| Standover | 748 | 741 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405 | 380 | −25 mm |
| Head tube length | 100 | 110 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala minus the Santa Cruz Bullit R. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Bullit R, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Bullit RSanta Cruz Vala
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 | Santa Cruz Bullit RR | Santa Cruz Vala70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Base | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM NX | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano EM600 Crank Arms | e*thirteen Helix eSpec |
| Motor | Shimano Drive Unit DU-EP801 | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rim | WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0 | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | e*thirteen TRS | Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | SDG Bel-Air V3 Max |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Stem | not listed | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Accessory | not listed | OneUp Components Chainguide |
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