What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "Santa Cruz nailed it with the Vala. It feels every bit like a proper enduro bike-just with a motor that makes the climbs disappear. The Bosch CX system is silky smooth, the suspension floats over chunky descents, and those Reserve carbon wheels are unbelievably stiff and durable. It's a seriously dialed setup for all-day trail sessions."We ride the Santa Cruz Vala XX AXS RSV when the trail calls for full-power performance and uncompromising feel. With a Bosch Performance CX drive unit and 600Wh PowerTube battery, it delivers endless laps with intuitive assist and natural pedal feel. Santa Cruz's proven Carbon CC frame and four-bar suspension layout create a perfectly balanced platform that thrives on technical climbs and carves confidently through steep descents. Top-shelf FOX Factory suspension smooths every hit with 160mm up front and 150mm out back, while SRAM's XX Eagle AXS Transmission shifts flawlessly under load. The Reserve 30|HD carbon wheelset spins effortlessly through rock gardens, backed by Industry Nine Hydra hubs for instant engagement. Whether chasing KOMs, smashing enduro lines, or powering back to the summit for one more descent, the Vala keeps us flying fast and smiling wider than ever. Heads upWe do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning-and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to doublecheck the details, our Gearheads are always here to help.