2027 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO Comp vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala
The XXL is the Santa Cruz Vala size closest to your S5 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO Comp. 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 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO Comp in S5, the Santa Cruz Vala in XXL places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +39 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO Comp numbers we have for size S5 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO Comp S5 | Santa Cruz Vala XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 495mm | 525mm | +30 mm |
| Stack | 659mm | 668mm | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.6° | 64.2 | +0.6° |
| Effective top tube | 658mm | 673 | +15 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 450 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1294mm | 1333 | +39 mm |
| BB drop | 24mm | 28 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 356mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 768mm | 728 | −40 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445mm | 500 | +55 mm |
| Fork length | 597mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 132mm | 160 | +28 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 77.5 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO Comp, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO CompSanta 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 | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 EVO CompEVO Comp | Santa Cruz Vala70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Levo Evo FACT | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | SRAM FS ZEB Select | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM S-1000 Eagle AXS | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle 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 |
| Battery | Specialized Turbo X2 | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Cannibal GRID Gravity T9 TLR Downhill | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM DB 8 |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Comp | SDG Bel-Air V3 Max |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| 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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