Vala 70
Build Kit & Specs
*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Material | |
| Features | |
| Frame | |
| Travel | |
| Weight | |
| Wheel Size | |
| Suspension | |
| Fork | |
| Shock | |
| Remote | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Bottom Bracket | |
| Cassette | |
| Chain | |
| Chainguide | |
| Crank Length | |
| Crankset | |
| Front Derailleur | |
| Left Shifter | |
| Rear Derailleur | |
| Right Shifter | |
| Shifters | |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | |
| Front Rotor | |
| Rear Brakes | |
| Rear Rotor | |
| Rotors | |
| Cockpit | |
| Bar Width | |
| Dropper Length | |
| Grips / Bar Tape | |
| Handlebars | |
| Headset | |
| Saddle | |
| Seatpost | |
| Stem | |
| Stem Length | |
| Wheels | |
| Front Rim | |
| Front Hub | |
| Front Tire | |
| Rear Rim | |
| Rear Hub | |
| Rear Tire | |
| Valves | |
| Rims | |
| Ebike | |
| Battery | |
| Drive Unit | |
| Battery Charger | |
| Specs | |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | |
| Rear Brake Mount | |
| Chainguide_standard | |
| Chainline | |
| Derailleur Hanger | |
| Shock Length | |
| Fork Axle to Crown | |
| Fork Compatibility | |
| Fork Offset | |
| Front Derailleur Mount | |
| Headset | |
| Max Chainring Size | |
| Max Rotor Size | |
| Max Tire Clearance | |
| Rear Spacing | |
| Rear Travel | |
| Recommended Sag | |
| Sealant | |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | |
| Seat Post Diameter | |
| Shock Bushing Size Front | |
| Shock Bushing Size Rear | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper | |
| Shock Stroke | |
| Suspension System | |
| UDH Compatible | |
| Water Bottle Mounts |
Vala 70
Sizing & Geometry
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
| s | m | l | xl | xxl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 435/432 | 460/456 | 480/477 | 500/497 | 525/522 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 623/625 | 632/635 | 641/643 | 655/657 | 668/670 |
| Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° | 64.2°/63.9° |
| Head Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 439 | 440 | 443 | 446 | 450 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 | 883 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 344/340 | 344/340 | 344/340 | 344/340 | 344/340 |
| BB Drop Front (Hi/Lo) | 28/32 | 28/32 | 28/32 | 28/32 | 28/32 |
| BB Drop Rear (Hi/Lo) | 11/15 | 11/15 | 11/15 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1210 | 1240 | 1268 | 1297 | 1333 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 573 | 601 | 622 | 645 | 673 |
| Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.2° |
| Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 741 | 735 | 734 | 734 | 728 |
Vala 70
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a Vala or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 125 | 30%, 18mm | 8 |
| 120 | 54 | 145 | 30%, 18mm | 7 |
| 140 | 64 | 165 | 30%, 18mm | 7 |
| 160 | 73 | 180 | 30%, 18mm | 6 |
| 180 | 82 | 200 | 30%, 18mm | 5 |
| 200 | 91 | 220 | 30%, 18mm | 4 |
| 220 | 100 | 240 | 30%, 18mm | 4 |
| 240 | 109 | 255 | 30%, 18mm | 3 |
| 260 | 118 | 275 | 30%, 18mm | 3 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 47 | 13 |
| 120 | 54 | 56 | 12 |
| 140 | 64 | 64 | 11 |
| 160 | 73 | 72 | 11 |
| 180 | 82 | 80 | 10 |
| 200 | 91 | 88 | 9 |
| 220 | 100 | 96 | 8 |
| 240 | 109 | 102 | 7 |
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-11612 | 4 | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface |
| B | 11-12218 | 4 | 6902-2RS Max Bearing | |
| C | 26-17707 | 1 | 15x48 Bearing spacer | |
| D | 26-17013 | 1 | 15x40.25 Bearing Spacer |
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20-27756 | 1 | Head Tube Badge | Clean frame surface, center on headtube | |
| B | 26-27915 | 4 | M5x10 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 9 Nm |
| C | 30-27825 | 1 | Shuttle guard | Line up with battery screws | |
| D | 72-25239 | 1 | Bosch DU Performance CX | Bosch part number EB11.100.00E | |
| E | 26-23102 | 3 | M4x16 BHCS | Apply grease to threads | 0.65 Nm |
| F | 30-27496 | 1 | DU protector | Use 30-27495 for size S & M | |
| G | 26-21224 | 2 | M6x10 BHCS | Apply loctite to threads | 3 Nm |
| H | 26-27862 | 2 | Bosch DU mount nut | Bosch part number EB11.200.03C | |
| I | 26-27479 | 1 | M8x7 Flip Chip | Apply grease to outside surface | |
| J | 34-20201 | 1 | 36.4 Seat Collar | ||
| K | 26-28150 | 1 | M4x26 Bosch Screw | ||
| L | 72-25240 | 1 | Bosch TT System Controller | Bosch part number EB13.100.000 | |
| M | 26-27857 | 1 | Bosch TT adapter | Bosch part number EB13.200.0AE |
| label | part_number | quantity | torque | name | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-15532 | 2 | 0.5 Nm | M5x5 Set Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush |
| B | 26-20124 | 4 | M5x16 Water Bottle screw | Apply grease to threads | |
| C | 08-22343 | 1 | 20 Nm | Pivot Axle M15x91 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| D | 26-15633 | 2 | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | |
| E | 26-11817 | 2 | M6 Washer | ||
| F | 26-15947 | 2 | 9 Nm | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| G | 26-27480 | 1 | M8x7 Flip Chip | Apply grease to outside surface | |
| H | 26-20091 | 1 | 15.6 Nm | M8x45 Lowhead SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| I | 26-27867 | 1 | Bosch charge socket holder | Bosch part number EB12.120.01A | |
| J | 26-27869 | 2 | Bosch MCx14 Screw | Bosch part number F04N.002.663 | |
| K | 26-27868 | 1 | Bosch COB O-ring | Bosch part number EB12.120.019 | |
| L | 72-25237 | 1 | Bosch charge socket | Bosch part number EB12.120.048 | |
| M | 26-27866 | 1 | Bosch charger port cover | Bosch part number EB12.120.01B | |
| N | 26-29334 | 2 | Bosch DU mount insert sleeve | Bosch part number EB11.200.0GK | |
| O | 26-27864 | 1 | 30 Nm | Bosch DU mount bolt front | Bosch part number EB11.200.12M |
| P | 26-27865 | 1 | 30 Nm | Bosch DU mount bolt rear | Bosch part number EB11.200.12H |
| Q | 08-16292 | 1 | 20 Nm | Pivot axle M15x80.5 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| R | 26-18382 | 2 | 0.65 Nm | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads |
| S | 30-27475 | 1 | Fender | ||
| T | 26-27481 | 2 | 16 Nm | M10x10 trunnion screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| U | 11-12681 | 2 | 6900-2RS Bearing | ||
| V | 26-15533 | 2 | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| W | 26-27484 | 2 | 16 Nm | M10x20 bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| X | 11-12218 | 2 | 6902-2RS Max Bearing | ||
| Y | 26-27483 | 2 | Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| Z | 26-27482 | 2 | M10x2.6 Flip Chip | Apply grease to outside surface | |
| AA | 26-25329 | 1 | Cable loop FT NDS | ||
| BB | 26-15939 | 1 | 0.1 Nm | M3x12 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 08-22209 | 1 | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | |
| B | 23-23491 | 1 | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | |
| C | 26-23492 | 1 | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 20 Nm |
| D | 26-27487 | M10x26 Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 16 Nm | |
| E | 26-27488 | 2 | Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| F | 11-27485 | 6802-2RS Bearing | |||
| G | 26-27489 | 2 | Bearing spacer | Apply grease to shaft | |
| H | 26-27486 | 2 | M10x6 Nut | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| I | 30-27476 | Chanistay protector | |||
| J | 26-15939 | M3x12 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.1 Nm | |
| K | 26-22938 | M4x10 FHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.65 Nm | |
| L | 19-22609 | OneUp chainguide | |||
| M | 26-27839 | OneUp chainguide back plate | |||
| N | 30-27838 | Cable Loop Guide | |||
| O | 26-22358 | M3x6 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.6 Nm | |
| P | 26-22570 | M5x12 HHS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 Nm | |
| Q | 30-21453 | Seatstay Protector |
| label | part_number | quantity | name | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-27493 | 1 | Battery mount rear PT600 | ||
| B | 26-28053 | 4 | M4x10 SHCS | 1.2 Nm | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| C | 26-27870 | 1 | Bosch H-Connector | ||
| D | 78-25241 | 1 | Bosch battery PT600 | Bosch part number EB12.100.04X (US/CA), EB12.100.04V (EU, OZ) | |
| E | 26-27494 | 1 | Battery mount front PT600 | ||
| F | 26-27912 | 1 | Battery mount rear PT600 |
| Frame Size | Flip Chip | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 32T | 34T | 36T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | High | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M | High | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | High | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XL | High | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | High | B | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| S | Low | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M | Low | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| L | Low | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XL | Low | B | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| XXL | Low | B | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
Vala 70
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The Vala is a full-power ebike that delivers precision and power. It’s made for riders looking for focused performance on the best trails. Perfectly balanced, refined suspension and the finest quality construction, as always.
Standout Features
Explore the trail taming highlights that make the Vala so special.
SRAM T-Type 70
NEW Bosch Performance Line CX
600 Wh Battery
Independent Geo and Shock Rate Flip Chips
Four-bar Suspension
C Carbon Frame
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