Santa Cruz launched aluminum-framed versions of the Vala eMTB, significantly lowering the entry price. This shift towards aluminum comes alongside Ibis's new AF versions of the Ripley and Ripmo. The Vala gained popularity for its four-bar suspension design, which streamlined the integration of the mid-drive motor and battery. The new Vala AL models maintain the same geometry, motor, and battery as the carbon variants but in a more affordable package, despite weighing approximately 4 pounds more. The two versions share the same ride quality and aesthetics.
Santa Cruz launched aluminum-framed versions of the Vala, lowering the cost of entry for one of its most highly regarded eMTBs. The four-bar suspension layout was favored for its ease in packaging the mid-drive motor and battery.
The Vala AL has an all-aluminum frame engineered to the same strength and stiffness as the carbon version. It shares the same silhouette, geometry, and ride quality of the carbon model.
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