2025 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy vs 2026 Santa Cruz Vala
The Santa Cruz Vala size closest to your S5 is the XXL. Compare the XXL instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Vala
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +11 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +11 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy is drawn. The Santa Cruz Vala numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy S5 | Santa Cruz Vala XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | not listed | |
| Stack | 652 | 657mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.2 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.0 | 77.5 | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 655 | 645 | −10 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 446 | +11 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1286 | 1297 | +11 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 28 | −2 mm |
| Seat tube length | 445 | 460 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 145 | +13 mm |
| Standover | not listed | 734 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Vala minus the Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy, 2026 Santa Cruz Vala.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp AlloySanta Cruz Vala
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 | Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp AlloyComp Alloy | Santa Cruz Vala70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Levo 4 | Santa Cruz Vala |
| Fork | Fox 36 Rhythm | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM 90 | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM 70 Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM S1000 | e*thirteen Helix eSpec |
| Chainring | SRAM 34 Transmission | not listed |
| Motor | Specialized 3.1 | Bosch Performance CX BDU38 |
| Battery | Specialized M3-840 | Bosch PowerTube Battery |
| Wheelset | Roval Traverse DH Alloy | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM DB 8 |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Specialized Trail | Burgtec Alloy Bar |
| Stem | Specialized Trail | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | not listed |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | Comp | SDG Bel-Air V3 Max |
| 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 |
| Accessory | not listed | OneUp Components Chainguide |
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