2026 Santa Cruz Vala vs 2027 Canyon Spectral:ON CF
The XL is the Canyon Spectral:ON CF size closest to your XXL Santa Cruz Vala. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Canyon Spectral:ON CF
Compared with the Santa Cruz Vala in XXL, the Canyon Spectral:ON CF in XL places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Santa Cruz Vala, XXLCanyon Spectral:ON CF, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Vala XXL | Canyon Spectral:ON CF XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 525mm | 520 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 668mm | 662 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2 | 64 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 78.5 | +1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 673 | 655 | −18 mm |
| Chainstay length | 450 | 447 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1333 | 1323 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 28 | 32 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 728 | 790 | +62 mm |
| Seat tube length | 500 | 465 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 160 | 145 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Canyon Spectral:ON CF minus the Santa Cruz Vala. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Vala, 2027 Canyon Spectral:ON CF.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz ValaCanyon Spectral:ON CF
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 | Santa Cruz Vala70 | Canyon Spectral:ON CFCF 9 AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Vala | Canyon Spectral:ON CF |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Base | Fox 36 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | e*thirteen Helix eSpec | SRAM X0 Eagle |
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 | Avinox M2S |
| Battery | Bosch PowerTube Battery | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | not listed |
| Hub | SRAM MTH 716, SRAM MTH 746 | not listed |
| Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB 8 | SRAM Maven Silver |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy Bar | Canyon HB0047 |
| Stem | OneUp Components Enduro Stem | Canyon ST0040 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | not listed |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 Max | Ergon SM10 Enduro |
| Accessory | OneUp Components Chainguide | not listed |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle Transmission |
| Front Wheel | not listed | DT Swiss HXC1700 |
| Rear Wheel | not listed | DT Swiss HXC1700 |
| Grips | not listed | Ergon GE10 EVO |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon SP0070-01 |
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