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Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS — a balanced e‑mountain frame with Bosch power, SRAM wireless shifting, and mixed‑wheel agility
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“The Vala GX AXS is the e-enduro bike that climbs hard, descends with confidence, and shifts cleanly—no strings attached.”
The Santa Cruz Vala GX AXS is built for riders who demand trail agility, climb assistance, and durable performance. With 150 mm of Horst-link rear travel and a 160 mm Fox 38 fork, the bike balances forward drive with controlled descent. The integrated Bosch Performance CX motor and 600 Wh battery deliver assist with a focus on feel and efficiency. Powered by SRAM GX Eagle AXS wireless drivetrain, shifting remains accurate and instantaneous under load. The mixed-wheel design sharpens cornering while maintaining roll-over speed and confidence. In each feature—from suspension to drivetrain—the Vala GX AXS is engineered for riders battling steep, technical terrain who still want a refined ride experience.
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Details
- Carbon C frame with 150 mm Horst-link rear suspension and 160 mm Fox 38 Performance Elite fork
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38 motor and integrated 600 Wh PowerTube battery for powerful, efficient e-assist
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS 1×12 wireless drivetrain for seamless shifting
- Mixed-wheel setup for confident handling and agility
- Item #SNZK1QT
- Frame Material
- Carbon C
- Suspension
- 4-bar
- Rear Shock
- FOX Float X Performance Elite, 205x60
- Rear Travel
- 150mm
- Fork
- FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2
- Front Travel
- 160mm
- Headset
- Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Drive System
- Bosch Performance CX BDU38
- Motor Power
- 750W
- Battery Type
- Bosch PowerTube
- Battery Energy
- 600Wh
- Max Torque
- 100Nm
- Max Speed
- 20mph
- Crankset
- SRAM GX Eagle Cranks
- Crank Arm Length
- 160mm
- Cassette
- SRAM GX 1275 Eagle T-Type
- Cassette Range
- 10-52t
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Brakeset
- SRAM Maven Bronze
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- SRAM HS2, 200mm
- Handlebar
- OneUp Aluminum Bar
- Handlebar Rise
- 35mm
- Handlebar Width
- 800mm
- Grips
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Stem
- OneUp Enduro Stem
- Stem Length
- 42mm
- Saddle
- SDG Bel-Air V3 Max Lux-Alloy Atmos
- Seatpost
- OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm
- Wheelset
- Reserve 30|HD AL 6069
- Hubs
- [front] E13 SL, [rear] E13 SL E-spec
- Front Axle
- 15x110mm
- Rear Axle
- 12x148mm
- Tire Clearance
- 2.5in
- Tires
- [front] Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHRII, 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown
- Tire Size
- [front] 29in, [rear] 27.5in
- Pedals
- not included
- Claimed Weight
- 48.46lbs (21.98kg)
- Activity
- trail
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime