2027 Canyon Spectral:ON CF vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala
The Santa Cruz Vala size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Vala
Compared with the Canyon Spectral:ON CF in M, the Santa Cruz Vala in XXL places the top of the head tube 24 mm higher and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 74 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +24 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +55 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +74 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +8 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Canyon Spectral:ON CF, MSanta Cruz Vala, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Canyon Spectral:ON CF M | Santa Cruz Vala XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470 | 525mm | +55 mm |
| Stack | 644 | 668mm | +24 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64.2 | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.5 | 77.5 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 601 | 673 | +72 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 450 | +8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1259 | 1333 | +74 mm |
| BB drop | 33 | 28 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 780 | 728 | −52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 425 | 500 | +75 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 160 | +35 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala minus the Canyon Spectral:ON CF. Full charts: 2027 Canyon Spectral:ON CF, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala.
Where each sits in its class
Canyon Spectral:ON CFSanta Cruz Vala
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Canyon Spectral:ON CFCF 9 AXS | Santa Cruz Vala70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Canyon Spectral:ON CF | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | Fox 36 Factory | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle | e*thirteen Helix eSpec |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Motor | Avinox M2S | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
| Front Wheel | DT Swiss HXC1700 | not listed |
| Rear Wheel | DT Swiss HXC1700 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Silver | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Canyon HB0047 | Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| Stem | Canyon ST0040 | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Grips | Ergon GE10 EVO | not listed |
| Seatpost | Canyon SP0070-01 | not listed |
| Saddle | Ergon SM10 Enduro | SDG Bel-Air V3 Max |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Dropper post | not listed | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Accessory | not listed | OneUp Components Chainguide |
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