2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL
The M is the Santa Cruz Vala AL size closest to your S3 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy. 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 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy in S3, the Santa Cruz Vala AL in M places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 3 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +3 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy, S3Santa Cruz Vala AL, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy S3 | Santa Cruz Vala AL M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 458 | +3 mm |
| Stack | 626mm | 634 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.1° | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76.8 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 599mm | 606 | +7 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 440 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1223mm | 1241 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 29.5mm | 30 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 350mm | 342 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 754mm | 745 | −9 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 400 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 103mm | 120 | +17 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala AL minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Alloy, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 AlloySanta 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 | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 AlloyAlloy | Santa Cruz Vala ALAL 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Levo 4 M5 | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1 | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | Specialized Marzocchi Bomber Inline | RockShox Super Deluxe Base |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Specialized XS-1270 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 | e*thirteen Helix eSpec |
| Chainring | SRAM Transmission | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized 3.1 | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM DB 8 |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Stem | not listed | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB |
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