The Santa Cruz Vala 1 C MX GX AXS CH is a full-power electric mountain bike built for precise handling, balanced trail performance, and confident descending. This MY26 build pairs a Carbon C MX frame with 150mm rear travel, a 160mm FOX 38 Float Performance Elite fork, and a mixed-wheel setup with a 29-inch front wheel and 27.5-inch rear wheel for control and agility on demanding terrain.
Key Benefits:
- Full-power Bosch Performance CX drive unit with 85Nm of torque for strong climbing support.
- 600Wh Bosch PowerTube battery balances power delivery and range.
- Carbon C MX frame with 150mm 4-bar rear suspension for composed trail performance.
- Mixed-wheel configuration with 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear wheels for stability up front and nimble handling at the rear.
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed wireless drivetrain for crisp electronic shifting.
Active Ingredients:
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38 motor with 85Nm torque output.
- Bosch PowerTube 600Wh integrated battery.
- FOX Float X Performance Elite rear shock paired with a FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm fork.
How to Use:
- Charge the Bosch PowerTube 600Wh battery via the external charge port on the downtube.
- Select your preferred assist mode using the Bosch Smart System controls.
- Use the SRAM AXS Pod Bridge to operate the GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain.
- Adjust the geometry setting to high or low based on your terrain and ride preference.
Product Specifications:
- Model: Santa Cruz Vala 1 C MX GX AXS CH (MY26)
- Frame: Carbon C MX, 150mm travel, 4-bar suspension
- Fork: FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 160mm
- Rear Shock: FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX BDU38
- Battery: Bosch PowerTube 600Wh
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed
- Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Brakes: SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth with SRAM HS2 200mm rotors front and rear
- Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 29 x 2.5, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+
- Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5 x 2.5, 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown
- Rims: Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 front and rear
- Handlebar: OneUp aluminum bar, 800mm
- Stem: OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm
- Seatpost: OneUp Dropper, 31.6
- Color: Gloss Grey
Test Disclaimer:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.