Santa Cruz Vala

[mtbrdan]

How much lighter is the Vala?

My large weighs 47.6 lbs with pedals.

 

[mehukatti]

How much lighter is the Vala?

Vala is roughly 2kg lighter than Bullit.

For this reason I like to think Vala as a middleweight:

• Heckler SL ~19.5kg
• Vala ~21.5kg
• Bullit 23.5kg

These figures for X0 AXS RSV builds w/o pedals.

 

[prolix2]

How is the new gen5 motor compared with the previous gen4 from Bosch in terms of power and punch ? Obviously the same specs on paper but how does it actually feels in comparison

My large weighs 47.6 lbs with pedals.

Just for perspective, my rail 9.8 carbon weighs 56 pounds. My fuel EXE carbon weighs 46 pounds. I'm looking forward to the power of the rail at closer to the weight of the fuel EXE.

 

[jbrown15]

My large weighs 47.6 lbs with pedals.

Which tires are you running on it?

 

[DNE87]

I know there are many variables, but if any owners would be happy to share your weight and what range/elevation you're getting out of the Vala on a full 600wh I'd be very grateful, just so I can build an average of what to expect. I'm in 2 minds whether to wait for the inevitable Bullit update, or pull the trigger on a Vala now. Cheers