2026
2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL
The 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL sits in the middle of the range for trail bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 433 to 498 mm, stack 625 to 656 mm. The Vala AL 70 build comes with SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission shifting and Maxxis Assegai tires.
Source: santacruzbicycles.com. Checked .
Key facts
- Brand
- Santa Cruz
- Model
- Vala
- Model year
- 2026
- Frame
- AL
- Type
- Trail
- Geometry labels
- S, M, L, and XL
- Drivetrain
- Varies by build
- Fork
- Varies by build
- Rear shock
- Varies by build
- Geometry
- Complete for every size
- Source
- santacruzbicycles.com
- Checked
Geometry by size
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 433 | 458 | 478 | 498 |
| Stack(mm) | 625 | 634 | 643 | 656 |
| Head tube angle(°) | 64.1 (from the manufacturer) | 64.1 (from the manufacturer) | 64.1 (from the manufacturer) | 64.1 (from the manufacturer) |
| Seat tube angle(°) | 76.8 (from the manufacturer) | 76.8 (from the manufacturer) | 76.8 | 76.8 |
| Effective top tube(mm) | 578 (from the manufacturer) | 606 | 628 (from the manufacturer) | 652 (from the manufacturer) |
| Chainstay length(mm) | 440 | 440 | 445 | 445 |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 1212 (from the manufacturer) | 1241 | 1271 (from the manufacturer) | 1297 |
| BB drop(mm) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| BB height(mm) | 342 | 342 | 342 | 342 |
| Standover(mm) | 744 | 745 | 729 | 732 |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 |
| Head tube length(mm) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 |
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Stock build
Vala AL 70
Frame
Santa Cruz Vala
Suspension
RockShox ZEB Base
RockShox Super Deluxe Base
Drivetrain
Powertrain
Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Wheels & Tires
Brakes
Cockpit
OneUp Components Enduro Stem
FSA IS-2/47/42 ACB
Seatpost & Saddle
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Vala AL Deore
Frame
Santa Cruz Vala
Suspension
RockShox Psylo RC Gold
RockShox Deluxe Select
Drivetrain
e*thirteen Helix eSpec
e*thirteen Helix eSpec
Powertrain
Bosch Performance CX BDU38
Wheels & Tires
WTB ST Tough 30 / Frequency Sport
Maxxis Assegai
Maxxis Minion DHR II
WTB Frequency Sport
WTB Frequency Sport
WTB ST Tough 30
WTB ST Tough 30
Brakes
Shimano Deore M6120
Shimano SM-RT66
Shimano SM-RT66
Cockpit
Seatpost & Saddle
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Quick answers
- Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL?
- Geometry is listed for S, M, L, and XL.
- What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL in size L?
- In size L, reach is 478 mm and stack is 643 mm.
- What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL?
- The head tube angle is 64.1 degrees in every size.
- What does the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL 70 ship with?
- The stock build includes Santa Cruz Vala, RockShox ZEB Base, SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, and Bosch Performance CX BDU38.
- Which years of the Santa Cruz Vala are on Quiver?
- Quiver has the Santa Cruz Vala for 2026, 2027, and 2025.
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