2027 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL
The Santa Cruz Vala AL size closest to your S3 is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Vala AL
Compared with the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy in S3, the Santa Cruz Vala AL in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm higher and 23 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 48 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +17 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +23 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +48 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy numbers we have for size S3 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy S3 | Santa Cruz Vala AL L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 478 | +23 mm |
| Stack | 626mm | 643 | +17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.1° | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 599mm | 628 | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 445 | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1223mm | 1271 | +48 mm |
| BB drop | 29.5mm | 30 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 350mm | 342 | −8 mm |
| Standover | 754mm | 729 | −25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 420 | +15 mm |
| Fork length | 577mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 103mm | 130 | +27 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 76.8 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala AL minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp 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 Comp AlloyComp Alloy | Santa Cruz Vala ALAL 70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Levo 4 | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT | RockShox Super Deluxe Base |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM 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 |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM DB 8 |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Comp | WTB Silverado Medium |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| 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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