Vala Lite
QUALITY RIDE, LIGHTER BUILD
It's everything you love about the Vala, just a bit lighter. Same full-power Bosch motor, same dialed suspension. We swapped in a Fox 36 instead of a 38, put on lighter tires and wheels, and pored over the spec sheet to save grams throughout the build. The result? A bike that weighs up to a pound and a half less than the standard Vala. And because a lot of the savings come from the fork and wheels, you'll feel the difference every time you lift the front end to clear obstacles, every time you accelerate out of a turn, and every time you push a little bit harder through the techy bits of trail. It's not a new bike, it's a new way to ride a full-power ebike.
FULL FAT POWER BUT LOW-FAT SPEC
BUILT FOR THE UP/DOWN/ALL AROUND
We love the way ebikes turn a free hour into a great ride, the way they encourage a second lap, and the way they make climbing an enjoyable, technical part of the ride. The Vala Lite pairs Bosch's full-power motor with a build kit that saves significant weight, delivering a ride that feels sporty and fun.
FULL POWER, FULL PERFORMANCE
By focusing on the build kit, Vala Lite gives you the best of both worlds—the torque and range of a full-power ebike, but with the weight and feel of an SL-class bike. Sort of like putting a big engine in a lightweight car—you retain the agility and handling, but get on the power coming out of a turn and you'll be up to speed. Fast.
Choose Your Build
Vala XX AXS Lite RSV
Our new lightweight, full-power ebike build: SRAM's XX AXS drivetrain, a Fox 36 fork, and Reserve 30|HD Carbon wheels.
Vala XT Di2 Lite RSV
A weight-focused build with Shimano's XT Di2 drivetrain hard-wired into the system battery. Fox's 36 Factory fork, Reserve 30|HD carbon wheels, and OneUp cockpit round out the build.
Every Bit A Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz ebikes are more than just a mountain bike with a motor. We design the suspension kinematics, tune the shock, and spec the bike for the specific forces and experience of riding an ebike. The result is a high-quality ebike that delivers the confident handling and poise riders expect from a Santa Cruz.
Vala Lite
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 | 435 | 460 | 480 | 500 | 525 |
| Stack | 623 | 632 | 641 | 655 | 668 |
| Head tube angle | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° | 64.2° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| Rear Center | 439 | 440 | 443 | 446 | 450 |
| Front Center | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 | 883 |
| BB Height | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 | 344 |
| BB Drop Front | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| BB Drop Rear | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Wheelbase | 1210 | 1240 | 1268 | 1297 | 1333 |
| Top Tube Length | 573 | 601 | 622 | 645 | 673 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° | 77.5° |
| Standover Height | 741 | 735 | 734 | 734 | 728 |
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 432 | 456 | 477 | 497 | 522 |
| Stack | 625 | 635 | 643 | 657 | 670 |
| Head tube angle | 63.9° | 63.9° | 63.9° | 63.9° | 63.9° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 | 160 |
| Rear Center | 439 | 440 | 443 | 446 | 450 |
| Front Center | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 | 883 |
| BB Height | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 340 |
| BB Drop Front | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| BB Drop Rear | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Wheelbase | 1210 | 1240 | 1268 | 1297 | 1333 |
| Top Tube Length | 573 | 601 | 622 | 645 | 673 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 | 500 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.2° | 77.2° | 77.2° | 77.2° | 77.2° |
| Standover Height | 741 | 735 | 734 | 734 | 728 |
| S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 433 | 458 | 478 | 498 |
| Stack | 625 | 634 | 643 | 656 |
| Head tube angle | 64.1° | 64.1° | 64.1° | 64.1° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 | 120 | 130 | 145 |
| Rear Center | 440 | 440 | 445 | 445 |
| Front Center | 771 | 800 | 825 | 851 |
| BB Height | 342 | 342 | 342 | 342 |
| BB Drop Front | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| BB Drop Rear | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Wheelbase | 1211 | 1241 | 1270 | 1297 |
| Top Tube Length | 578 | 606 | 628 | 652 |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 | 400 | 420 | 460 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.9° | 76.9° | 76.8° | 76.8° |
| Standover Height | 744 | 745 | 729 | 732 |
Vala Lite
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a Vala Lite or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (L/H from closed) | Compression (L/H from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 61 | 12/8 | 8/5 |
| 120 | 54 | 71 | 11/8 | 8/5 |
| 140 | 64 | 81 | 10/8 | 8/5 |
| 160 | 73 | 90 | 9/8 | 8/5 |
| 180 | 82 | 99 | 8/7 | 6/4 |
| 200 | 91 | 109 | 7/6 | 6/4 |
| 220 | 100 | 115 | 5/4 | 6/4 |
| 240 | 109 | 120 | 3/2 | 6/4 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) | Compression |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 125 | 30%, 18mm | 8 | 5 |
| 120 | 54 | 145 | 30%, 18mm | 7 | 5 |
| 140 | 64 | 165 | 30%, 18mm | 7 | 5 |
| 160 | 73 | 180 | 30%, 18mm | 6 | 5 |
| 180 | 82 | 200 | 30%, 18mm | 5 | 5 |
| 200 | 91 | 220 | 30%, 18mm | 4 | 5 |
| 220 | 100 | 240 | 30%, 18mm | 4 | 5 |
| 240 | 109 | 255 | 30%, 18mm | 3 | 5 |
| 260 | 118 | 275 | 30%, 18mm | 3 | 5 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Rebound (L/H from closed) | Compression (L/H from closed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 61 | 12/8 | 8/5 |
| 120 | 54 | 71 | 11/8 | 8/5 |
| 140 | 64 | 81 | 10/8 | 8/5 |
| 160 | 73 | 90 | 9/8 | 8/5 |
| 180 | 82 | 99 | 8/7 | 6/4 |
| 200 | 91 | 109 | 7/6 | 6/4 |
| 220 | 100 | 115 | 5/4 | 6/4 |
| 240 | 109 | 120 | 3/2 | 6/4 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) | Compression |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 125 | 30%, 18mm | 8 | 5 |
| 120 | 54 | 145 | 30%, 18mm | 7 | 5 |
| 140 | 64 | 165 | 30%, 18mm | 7 | 5 |
| 160 | 73 | 180 | 30%, 18mm | 6 | 5 |
| 180 | 82 | 200 | 30%, 18mm | 5 | 5 |
| 200 | 91 | 220 | 30%, 18mm | 4 | 5 |
| 220 | 100 | 240 | 30%, 18mm | 4 | 5 |
| 240 | 109 | 255 | 30%, 18mm | 3 | 5 |
| 260 | 118 | 275 | 30%, 18mm | 3 | 5 |
It's everything you love about the Vala, just a bit lighter. Same full-power Bosch motor, same dialed suspension. We swapped in a Fox 36 instead of a 38, put on lighter tires and wheels, and pored over the spec sheet to save grams throughout the build.
It's everything you love about the Vala, just a bit lighter. Same full-power Bosch motor, same dialed suspension. We swapped in a Fox 36 instead of a 38, put on lighter tires and wheels, and pored over the spec sheet to save grams throughout the build.
It's everything you love about the Vala, just a bit lighter. Same full-power Bosch motor, same dialed suspension. We swapped in a Fox 36 instead of a 38, put on lighter tires and wheels, and pored over the spec sheet to save grams throughout the build.
It's everything you love about the Vala, just a bit lighter. Same full-power Bosch motor, same dialed suspension. We swapped in a Fox 36 instead of a 38, put on lighter tires and wheels, and pored over the spec sheet to save grams throughout the build.
Vala 1 C Small Parts
Shop Spare Parts
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Head Tube Badge | Clean frame surface, center on headtube | 1 | 20-27756 | |
| B | M5x10 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 4 | 9 Nm | 26-27915 |
| C | Shuttle guard | Line up with battery screws | 1 | 30-27825 | |
| D | Bosch DU Performance CX | Bosch part number EB11.100.00E | 1 | 72-25239 | |
| E | M4x16 BHCS | Apply grease to threads | 3 | 0.65 Nm | 26-23102 |
| F | DU protector | Use 30-27495 for size S & M | 1 | 30-27496 | |
| G | M6x10 BHCS | Apply loctite to threads | 2 | 3 Nm | 26-21224 |
| H | Bosch DU mount nut | Bosch part number EB11.200.03C | 2 | 26-27862 | |
| I | M8x7 Flip Chip | Apply grease to outside surface | 1 | 26-27479 | |
| J | 36.4 Seat Collar | 1 | 34-20201 | ||
| K | M4x26 Bosch Screw | 1 | 26-28150 | ||
| L | Bosch TT System Controller | Bosch part number EB13.100.000 | 1 | 72-25240 | |
| M | Bosch TT adapter | Bosch part number EB13.200.0AE | 1 | 26-27857 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | M5x5 Set Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush | 2 | 0.5 Nm | 26-15532 |
| B | M5x16 Water Bottle screw | Apply grease to threads | 4 | 26-20124 | |
| C | Pivot Axle M15x91 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 1 | 20 Nm | 08-22343 |
| D | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | 2 | 26-15633 | |
| E | M6 Washer | 2 | 26-11817 | ||
| F | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 9 Nm | 26-15947 |
| G | M8x7 Flip Chip | Apply grease to outside surface | 1 | 26-27480 | |
| H | M8x45 Lowhead SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 15.6 Nm | 26-20091 |
| I | Bosch charge socket holder | Bosch part number EB12.120.01A | 1 | 26-27867 | |
| J | Bosch MCx14 Screw | Bosch part number F04N.002.663 | 2 | 26-27869 | |
| K | Bosch COB O-ring | Bosch part number EB12.120.019 | 1 | 26-27868 | |
| L | Bosch charge socket | Bosch part number EB12.120.048 | 1 | 72-25237 | |
| M | Bosch charger port cover | Bosch part number EB12.120.01B | 1 | 26-27866 | |
| N | Bosch DU mount insert sleeve | Bosch part number EB11.200.0GK | 2 | 26-29334 | |
| O | Bosch DU mount bolt front | Bosch part number EB11.200.12M | 1 | 30 Nm | 26-27864 |
| P | Bosch DU mount bolt rear | Bosch part number EB11.200.12H | 1 | 30 Nm | 26-27865 |
| Q | Pivot axle M15x80.5 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 1 | 20 Nm | 08-16292 |
| R | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-18382 |
| S | Fender | 1 | 30-27475 | ||
| T | M10x10 trunnion screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27481 |
| U | 6900-2RS Bearing | 2 | 11-12681 | ||
| V | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-15533 | |
| W | M10x20 bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27484 |
| X | 6902-2RS Max Bearing | 2 | 11-12218 | ||
| Y | Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-27483 | |
| Z | M10x2.6 Flip Chip | Apply grease to outside surface | 2 | 26-27482 | |
| AA | Cable loop FT NDS | 1 | 26-25329 | ||
| BB | M3x12 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 0.1 Nm | 26-15939 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | 1 | 08-22209 | |
| B | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | 1 | 23-23491 | |
| C | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 1 | 20 Nm | 26-23492 |
| D | M10x26 Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 16 Nm | 26-27487 | |
| E | Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-27488 | |
| F | 6802-2RS Bearing | 11-27485 | |||
| G | Bearing spacer | Apply grease to shaft | 2 | 26-27489 | |
| H | M10x6 Nut | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-27486 | |
| I | Chanistay protector | 30-27476 | |||
| J | M3x12 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.1 Nm | 26-15939 | |
| K | M4x10 FHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.65 Nm | 26-22938 | |
| L | OneUp chainguide | 19-22609 | |||
| M | OneUp chainguide back plate | 26-27839 | |||
| N | Cable Loop Guide | 30-27838 | |||
| O | M3x6 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 0.6 Nm | 26-22358 | |
| P | M5x12 HHS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 Nm | 26-22570 | |
| Q | Seatstay Protector | 30-21453 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Battery mount rear PT600 | 1 | 26-27493 | ||
| B | M4x10 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 4 | 1.2 Nm | 26-28053 |
| C | Bosch H-Connector | 1 | 26-27870 | ||
| D | Bosch battery PT600 | Bosch part number EB12.100.04X (US/CA), EB12.100.04V (EU, OZ) | 1 | 78-25241 | |
| E | Battery mount front PT600 | 1 | 26-27494 | ||
| F | Battery mount rear PT600 | 1 | 26-27912 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | M5x10 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 4 | 9 Nm | 26-27915 |
| B | Shuttle guard | Line up with battery screws | 1 | 30-27825 | |
| C | Bosch DU Performance CX | Bosch part number EB11.100.00E | 1 | 72-25239 | |
| D | DU Protector | 1 | 30-28663 | ||
| E | M4x16 BHCS | Apply grease to threads | 4 | 0.65 Nm | 26-23102 |
| F | M6x10 BHCS | Apply loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 3 Nm | 26-21224 |
| G | Bosch DU mount nut | Bosch part number EB11.200.03C | 2 | 26-27862 | |
| H | M5x16 Water Bottle screw | Apply grease to threads | 2 | 26-20124 | |
| I | 36.4 Seat Collar | 1 | 34-20201 | ||
| J | Bosch TT System Controller | Bosch part number EB13.100.000 | 1 | 72-25240 | |
| K | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 1 | 0.65 Nm | 26-18382 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Water Bottle Screw | 2 | 26-21360 | ||
| B | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-18382 |
| C | M5x5 Set Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush | 2 | 0.5 Nm | 26-15532 |
| D | PowerMore wire clip | Use with Bosch range extender | 1 | 30-28124 | |
| E | M8x45 Lowhead SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 22 Nm | 26-20091 |
| F | Bosch charge socket holder | Bosch part number EB12.120.01A | 1 | 26-27867 | |
| G | Bosch COB O-ring | Bosch part number EB12.120.019 | 1 | 26-27868 | |
| H | Bosch charge socket | Bosch part number EB12.120.048 | 1 | 72-25237 | |
| I | Bosch MCx14 Screw | Bosch part number F04N.002.663 | 2 | 26-27869 | |
| J | Bosch charger port cover | Bosch part number EB12.120.01B | 1 | 26-27866 | |
| K | Bosch DU screw wide V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.15J | 1 | 30 Nm | 26-29606 |
| L | Bosch insert socket long V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.15H | 1 | 26-29605 | |
| M | Cable loop FT NDS | 1 | 26-25329 | ||
| N | M3x8 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 0.5 Nm | 26-23284 |
| O | Bosch insert socket short V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.12F | 1 | 26-29607 | |
| P | Bosch DU screw V2 | Bosch part number EB11.200.12G | 1 | 30 Nm | 26-29608 |
| Q | Fender | 1 | 30-27475 | ||
| R | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-18382 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Pivot Axle M15x91 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 1 | 20 Nm | 08-22343 |
| B | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | 1 | 26-15633 | |
| C | M6 Washer | 1 | 26-11817 | ||
| D | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 9 Nm | 26-15947 |
| E | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-15533 | |
| F | 6900-2RS Bearing | 2 | 11-12681 | ||
| G | M10x10 trunnion screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27481 |
| H | SSE Reducer | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-28683 | |
| I | 6902-2RS Max Bearing | 2 | 11-12218 | ||
| J | M10x20 bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27484 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | 1 | 08-22209 | |
| B | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | 1 | 23-23491 | |
| C | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 1 | 20 Nm | 26-23492 |
| D | M10x26 Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27487 |
| E | Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | 4 | 26-27488 | |
| F | 6802-2RS Bearing | 4 | 11-27485 | ||
| G | Bearing spacer | Apply grease to shaft | 2 | 26-27489 | |
| H | Chainstay Protector | 1 | 30-28664 | ||
| I | M3x8 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 0.5 Nm | 26-23284 |
| J | Cable Loop Guide | 1 | 30-27838 | ||
| K | OneUp chainguide back plate | 1 | 26-27839 | ||
| L | M4x10 FHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-22938 |
| M | OneUp chainguide | 1 | 19-22609 | ||
| N | M5x12 HHS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 2 Nm | 26-22570 |
| O | M3x6 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 0.6 Nm | 26-22358 |
| P | Seatstay Protector | 1 | 30-21453 | ||
| Q | Hose Grommet | 1 | 26-19207 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 6902-2RS Max Bearing | 4 | 11-12218 | ||
| B | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | 4 | 26-11612 | |
| C | 15x48 Bearing spacer | 1 | 26-17707 | ||
| D | Pivot Axle M15x91 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 1 | 20 Nm | 08-22343 |
| E | 15x40.25 Bearing Spacer | 1 | 26-17013 | ||
| F | Pivot axle M15x80.5 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 1 | 20 Nm | 08-16292 |
| G | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | 2 | 26-15633 | |
| H | M6 Washer | 2 | 26-11817 | ||
| I | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 9 Nm | 26-15947 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | M4x10 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 8 | 1.2 Nm | 26-28053 |
| B | Battery mount front PT600 | 1 | 26-27494 | ||
| C | Bosch battery PT600 | Bosch part number EB12.100.04X (US/CA), EB12.100.04V (EU, OZ) | 1 | 78-25241 | |
| D | Cable Tray | 1 | 30-28682 | ||
| E | Bosch H-Connector | 1 | 26-27870 | ||
| F | Battery mount rear PT600 | 1 | 26-27912 | ||
| G | Battery Mount Rear PT600 Type 2 | 1 | 26-28681 |
| Frame Size | Flip Chip | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 32T | 34T | 36T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S - Carbon | High | A | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M - Carbon | High | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| L - Carbon | High | A | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| XL - Carbon | High | A | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| XXL - Carbon | High | A | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| S - Carbon | Low | A | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M - Carbon | Low | A | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L - Carbon | Low | A | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| XL - Carbon | Low | A | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| XXL - Carbon | Low | A | 7 | 118 | 120 | 120 |
| S - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| M - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| L - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XL - AL | None | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
Dig Deep
Sizing and support for the Vala Lite.
Geometry& Sizing