2026 Santa Cruz Bicycles Vala MX (hi) AL 70 XL
Build
700C/29 in × 2.5 mm
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)
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 656mm |
| Reach | 498mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.32:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, Unknown | 460mm |
| Top Tube Length, Actual C-C | 652mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 19deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.1deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.8deg |
| Head Tube Length | 145mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 30mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 283.5mm |
| Chainstay Length | 445mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 444mm |
| Front-Center | 851mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 853mm |
| Wheelbase | 1297mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 45.9mm |
| Trail | 101.2mm very high |
| Mechanical Trail | 91mm |
| Wheel Flop | 39.8mm |
| Standover Height | 732mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 367.5mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 113.5mm |
AL 70 Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 2.5mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 627mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1924mm |
| Handlebar Width | 800mm |
| Stem Length | 42mm |
| Suspension Type | Full suspension |
| Bar Type | Flat Bar |
| Fork Travel | 160mm |
| Rear Travel | 150mm |
| Suspension Sag | 30% |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Aluminum |
| Brake Type | Disc |
| Features | E-bike |
Published Sizing Recommendations
| Height | 182 cm to 193 cm |
Source:https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/it-it/collections/vala/products/vala-al-70-2026?variant=50867129024794