What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "The Vala 70 is the kind of e-bike that disappears underneath you-in the best way. It feels planted, playful, and incredibly responsive, with suspension that's tuned to take a beating but still feel lively. With the Zeb fork, Float X shock, and Santa Cruz's frame pedigree, it climbs clean and descends even better. I can ride longer, harder, and hit lines I usually save for my enduro rig." Big terrain demands serious capability, and the Santa Cruz Vala 70 delivers in full-force. With 150mm of rear travel and a 160mm fork, this is a full-power e-MTB built for riders who want to climb longer, ride farther, and smash the descents just as hard. From after-work laps to all-day missions, the Vala keeps things responsive, composed, and downright fun. The build centers around a Carbon C frame and Santa Cruz's dialed suspension kinematics, brought to life by a FOX Float X Performance shock and a 160mm RockShox Zeb Base fork for big-hit capability. SRAM's Eagle T-Type drivetrain offers rock-solid, wireless shifting, and DB8 brakes with oversized rotors bring all the stopping power you'll ever need. A mixed wheel setup and Reserve aluminum wheels keep it agile without compromising rollover. Whether you're chasing friends uphill or charging down tech, the Vala 70 brings the juice. Heads up - We 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 double-check the details, our Gearheads are always here to help.