Vala AL Deore E-Bike

Name: Vala AL Deore E-Bike
Brand: Santa Cruz Bicycles
Price: 6276.15 CAD
Availability: InStock

25% OFF

CA$6,276.15

CA$8,368.65Save CA$2,092.50 (25%)

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Price checked Nov 13, 2026

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About this product

The Santa Cruz Vala AL Deore is an aluminum-frame enduro e-bike built around a mixed-wheel (MX) configuration, pairing a 29x2.5in front wheel with a 27.5x2.5in rear. Power comes from a Bosch Performance CX BDU38 motor rated at 750W and 100Nm of torque, capped at 20mph, and backed by a 600Wh Bosch PowerTube battery for extended range on demanding rides. Suspension duties are handled by a RockShox Psylo Gold RC fork with 160mm of travel up front and a RockShox Deluxe Select rear shock providing 150mm of travel through a four-bar linkage. The 12-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain spans a 10-51t cassette, while Shimano Deore M6120 hydraulic disc brakes with 220mm front and 203mm rear rotors deliver confident stopping power. Tires are a Maxxis Assegai EXO+ up front and a Maxxis Minion DHRII DoubleDown at the rear. An SDG Tellis dropper seatpost (31.6mm) and WTB ST Tough 30 wheelset round out the build. The frame and handlebar carry a limited lifetime warranty, with a three-year limited warranty on paint and finishes.

Category: Cycling
Brand: Santa Cruz Bicycles
Material: aluminum
Color: Lunar Gray
Size: [front] 29x2.5in, [rear] 27.5x2.5in
Fork: RockShox Psylo Gold RC
Hubs: WTB Frequency Sport
Stem: OneUp Forged
Chain: Shimano Deore 6100, 12spd
Grips: Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Tires: [front] Maxxis Assegai, EXO+, [rear] Maxxis Minion DHRII, Dou- bleDown

What people are saying

Reviewers consistently praise the Santa Cruz Vala AL Deore for its surprisingly capable and fun ride despite its aluminum frame and entry-level price point. The four-bar suspension design earns widespread acclaim for being supple, planted, and active both on climbs and descents, with the Bosch Performance CX motor described as powerful and natural-feeling. The moderate, non-polarizing geometry is noted as accessible to a wide range of riders, and the bike is frequently called outstanding value for a Santa Cruz product. The most common criticisms center on its considerable weight (around 24kg), the non-removable 600Wh battery limiting range on longer rides, the lack of geometry adjustability (no flip-chip) compared to the carbon model, and entry-level components that some feel hold back an otherwise excellent platform.