Santa Cruz Vala Lite XT DI2 Review! (Most Fun E-Bike in 2026?)

Hannah Awesome
7 hours ago
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Santa Cruz Bicycles is no strangers to making super fun bikes so when the Santa Cruz Vala Lite XT DI2 showed up for testing, we knew we were in for a good time! This full power, 600 wh battery, mixed wheel trail ripper now has 120 NM of Torque (thanks to the Bosch Performance Update 2.0) and comes in at 46 lbs in a size XL! The best way to sum up our time on the Vala Lite is rally machine, but what makes it so much fun? Let's find out!

This video is in partnership with @santacruzbicycles2841 and @boschebikesystems

Check out the Performance Update 2.0 here: https://www.bosch-ebike.com/us/performance-upgrade

Need help updating your Bosch eBikes with the Performance Update 2.0 to get 120NM of torque, 600% assist, drivetrain tensioner and extended boost adjustments? Check out this video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/u4W8iX2oECo?si=9gq40JvyMfJ78rDI

Check out the Santa Cruz Vala here: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/collections/vala

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Santa Cruz Vala Lite XT DI2 Review! (Most Fun E-Bike in 2026?)

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