Transition Regulator CX Vs Santa Cruz Vala | Which comes out on top?

Shop Vala Jenson USA: https://alnk.to/7McYLSY Shop Regulator evo: https://alnk.to/3niwDNI You’re spending $8k to $12k on a Bosch Gen 5 e-bike. On paper, the Santa Cruz Vala and Transition Regulator CX look like twins: 160/150mm travel, MX wheels, and the same motor. But the ride couldn't be more different. Santa Cruz ditched their iconic VPP suspension for a 4-bar to fit the new motor—did they lose their soul in the process? Or does Transition’s "Rider Owned" geometry still take the crown for the most intuitive handling? In this video, we go beyond the spec sheet. I’m breaking down the LOAM Score for both bikes—High Speed Chunk, the Steeps, Jumping, and Cornering. We’re also talking about the "Bosch Tax" and whether those lifetime bearings from Santa Cruz are worth the premium over the Transition’s aggressive SBG feel. Don't miss an upload:    / @nicadv   Follow me:   / nic.adv   Shop Jenson USA: https://alnk.to/9xhDFwn Shop Hunt Wheels: https://alnk.to/6IHVgzO Shop Industry Nine direct: https://alnk.to/5Q7vklt Roark Winter '25: https://alnk.to/d3ARaHM Shop HoverAir: https://hoverair.sjv.io/yqxb4D Shop evo: https://alnk.to/2uIXaAd Cycplus: https://www.cycplus.com/?ref=louvxjfe Discount code: NICADV DFYRS Free Socks and early access: https://dfyrs.novel.com?referralCode=... #eMTB #SantaCruzVala #TransitionRegulator #BoschGen5 #MTBComparison