2026
Vala AL
The 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL is a trail bike offered in 4 sizes, S to XL. Reach runs from 433 to 498 mm and stack from 625 to 656 mm. 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
- Frame
- AL
- Type
- Trail
- Sizes
- S, M, L, and XL
- Verified measurements
- 32 of 36
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach(mm) | 433mm | 458mm | 478mm | 498mm |
| Stack(mm) | 625mm | 634mm | 643mm | 656mm |
| Seat tube angle(°) | not yet verified | not yet verified | 76.8° | 76.8° |
| Wheelbase(mm) | not yet verified | 1241mm | not yet verified | 1297mm |
| BB drop(mm) | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| BB height(mm) | 342mm | 342mm | 342mm | 342mm |
| Standover(mm) | 744mm | 745mm | 729mm | 732mm |
| Seat tube length(mm) | 380mm | 400mm | 420mm | 460mm |
| Head tube length(mm) | 110mm | 120mm | 130mm | 145mm |
Stock build
2 builds of the 2026 Vala are on file. The first is open; choose another to see its parts.
AL 70
Specs shown only where two or more sources agree.
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AL Deore
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Seatpost & Saddle
Quick answers
- What sizes does the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL come in?
- It comes in 4 sizes: 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 does the 2026 Santa Cruz Vala AL 70 ship with?
- The stock build includes Santa Cruz Vala, RockShox ZEB, SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, and Bosch Performance 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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