2024 Santa Cruz Bicycles Vala MX (hi) S M
Build
700C/29 in × 2.4 in
Insights
Somewhat upright stack and reach vs trend of full-suspension all-mountain/enduro mtb bikes
Design deviates from other sizes of Santa Cruz Bicycles Vala MX (hi)
Suspension sag unknown
Geometry may mis-represent actual riding geometry
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 632mm |
| Reach | 460mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.37:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-T | 400mm |
| Top Tube Length, Actual C-C | 601mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 23.8deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.2deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 77.5deg |
| Head Tube Length | 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 28mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 344mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 439.1mm |
| Front-Center | 800mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 800.9mm |
| Wheelbase | 1240mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 44mm |
| Trail | 130.9mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 117.9mm |
| Wheel Flop | 51.3mm |
| Standover Height | 735mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 258mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 174mm |
S Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.4in |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 743.9mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1983.9mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 160mm |
| Rear Travel | 150mm |
| Suspension Sag | Unknown |
| Frame Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Fork Material | N/A |
| Brake Type | Disc |
| Features | E-bike |
Source:https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/collections/vala/products/vala-s-2025?variant=49996357468442