Santa Cruz Bicycles Vala C Eagle 70 E-Bike

Vala 70 full-power e-MTB charges big terrain with 150mm travel and Zeb strength

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The Vala 70 is the kind of e-bike that disappears underneath you—in the best way. It feels planted, playful, and incredibly responsive, with suspension that’s tuned to take a beating but still feel lively. With the Zeb fork, Float X shock, and Santa Cruz’s frame pedigree, it climbs clean and descends even better. I can ride longer, harder, and hit lines I usually save for my enduro rig."

Big terrain demands serious capability, and the Santa Cruz Vala 70 delivers in full-force. With 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm fork, this is a full-power e-MTB built for riders who want to climb longer, ride farther, and smash the descents just as hard. From after-work laps to all-day missions, the Vala keeps things responsive, composed, and downright fun.

The build centers around a Carbon C frame and Santa Cruz’s dialed suspension kinematics, brought to life by a FOX Float X Performance shock and a 160mm RockShox Zeb Base fork for big-hit capability. SRAM’s Eagle T-Type drivetrain offers rock-solid, wireless shifting, and DB8 brakes with oversized rotors bring all the stopping power you’ll ever need. A mixed wheel setup and Reserve aluminum wheels keep it agile without compromising rollover. Whether you’re chasing friends uphill or charging down tech, the Vala 70 brings the juice.

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Details

• Full-power e-MTB with 150mm rear and 160mm front travel for aggressive trail riding
• Carbon C frame with VPP suspension tuned for traction, balance, and descending confidence
• FOX Float X Performance shock and RockShox Zeb Base fork soak up everything from flow to freeride
• SRAM Eagle T-Type drivetrain provides wireless, precise shifting under load
• SRAM DB8 brakes with massive 220mm/200mm rotors offer consistent stopping power
• Reserve 30|HD aluminum wheels with mixed wheel sizing for traction and maneuverability
• Maxxis Assegai and DHRII tires provide grip and control in varied terrain
• SDG dropper post and Bel-Air V3 Max saddle keep comfort and confidence locked in
• Item #SNZK1Q8

Tech Specs

Frame Material

Carbon C

Suspension

VPP

Rear Shock

FOX Float X Performance

Rear Travel

150mm

Fork

RockShox Zeb Base

Front Travel

160mm

Headset

Cane Creek 10 IS41/52

Shifters

SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type Single Click AXS

Rear Derailleur

SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type, 12spd

Drive System

Bosch Performance Line CX

Battery Energy

600Wh

Max Torque

85Nm

Max Speed

20mph

ISCG Tabs

yes

Crankset

e*thirteen Helix eSpec

Chainring Sizes

36t

Crank Arm Length

160mm

Cassette

SRAM XS 1270 T-Type

Cassette Range

10-52t

Chain

SRAM 70 Eagle T-Type Flattop, 12-speed

Brakeset

SRAM DB8

Brake Type

hydraulic disc

Rotors

SRAM Centerline, [front] 220mm, [rear] 200mm

Handlebar

Burgtec Alloy Bar or e*thirteen TRS Base Bar

Grips

Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Stem

OneUp Enduro or e*thirteen TRS Base

Stem Length

[OneUp] 42mm, [e*thirteen] 40mm

Saddle

SDG Bel-Air V3 Max

Seatpost

SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6mm

Wheelset

Reserve 30|HD AL

Hubs

SRAM MTH 716/746

Front Axle

15 x 110mm Boost

Rear Axle

12 x 148mm Boost

Tire Clearance

2.5in

Tires

[front] Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip EXO+, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra DD

Tire Size

[front] 29 x 2.5in, [rear] 27.5 x 2.5in

Pedals

not included

Activity

E-MTB, aggressive trail, enduro

Manufacturer Warranty

[frame, handlebar, bottle cage] limited lifetime, [paint, finishes, decals] limited 3 year, [Reserve Carbon Wheel] limited lifetime