2026
Vala
The 2026 Santa Cruz Vala is a trail bike offered in 5 sizes, S to XXL. It ships with SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission and Reserve 30 HD.
Every number on this page was confirmed by at least two independent sources. Where the catalog cannot yet stand behind a figure, the cell says so instead of guessing. Verified against santacruzbicycles.com and at least one independent source. Last checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Santa Cruz
- Model
- Vala
- Model year
- 2026
- Type
- Trail
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL, and XXL
- Verified measurements
- 39 of 45
- Verified against
- santacruzbicycles.com and at least one independent source
- Last checked
Geometry by size
Millimeters unless the row says degrees. Scroll sideways for the larger sizes.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 435mmmm | not yet verified | not yet verified | not yet verified | 525mmmm |
| Stack(mm) | 623mmmm | not yet verified | not yet verified | not yet verified | 668mmmm |
| Head tube angle(°) | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2°° | 64.2° | 64.2° |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5°° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1210mm | 1240mm | 1268mm | 1297mm | 1333mm |
| BB drop(mm) | 28mm | 28mm | 28mm | 28mm | 28mm |
| Standover(mm) | 741mm | 735mm | 734mm | 734mm | 728mm |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 460mm | 500mm |
| Head tube length(mm) | 110mm | 120mm | 130mm | 145mm | 160mm |
Stock build
6 builds of the 2026 Vala are on file. The first is open; choose another to see its parts.
70
Specs shown only where two or more sources agree.
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Seatpost & Saddle
Cages & Fittings
90
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Seatpost & Saddle
GX AXS
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Brakes
X0 AXS RSV
Specs shown only where two or more sources agree.
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Brakes
XT Di2
Specs shown only where two or more sources agree.
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XX AXS RSV
Specs shown only where two or more sources agree.
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Quick answers
- What sizes does the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala come in?
- It comes in 5 sizes: S, M, L, XL, and XXL.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala?
- The head tube angle is 64.2° degrees in size L.
- What does the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala 70 ship with?
- The stock build includes Santa Cruz Vala, RockShox ZEB, SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission, and Bosch Performance Line CX.
- Which years of the Santa Cruz Vala are in the catalog?
- The catalog has the Santa Cruz Vala for 2026 and 2027.
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