Santa Cruz Vala Aluminum - Demo & First Ride Impressions!!

In this video I've got the Santa Cruz Vala Aluminum available for demo. I'll be discussing the geometry, specs, pricing, Bosch Line CX motor, descending, and who I think this bike is for! FOLLOW ME: Instagram -   / mediocremitchmtb   TikTok -   / mediocremitchmtb   FOLLOW ME: Instagram -   / mediocremitchmtb   TikTok -   / mediocremitchmtb   DISCOUNTS! BEST FRAME PROTECTION: All Mountain Style (AMS) Frame Protection 10% off code: MMAMS10 https://www.allmountainstyle.com/MMAMS10 BEST CARBON WHEELS: Nomadik Custom Carbon Wheels 15% off code: MParrish15 https://nomadikwheels.com/ BEST MTB SUNGLASSES: Eastern Outer Sunglasses 15% off code: MEDIOCREMITCHMTB https://www.easternouter.com/MEDIOCRE... BEST TIRE INSERTS: Tannus Armour 15% off code: MEDIOCREMITCH https://tannusamerica.com?sca_ref=867... MY CAMERA (Insta360 X4): INSTA360 (Get a free gift when you purchase the Insta360 X4!) Code at checkout: INRVLX8 https://www.insta360.com/sal/x4?utm_t... MY TRAINING SUPPLEMENTS: JUST INGREDIENTS • Protein, Electrolytes, Pre-workout, Creatine 10% off code: MEDIOCREMITCHMTB https://just.crrnt.app/eZker35D SHOPPING ONLINE? Competitive Cyclist https://alnk.to/8EKvQpg PROUD ambassador for EASTSIDE CYCLEWORKS in Leavenworth, Washington. They've got high end bikes for sale and rentals from Santa Cruz, Transition, Trek, Yeti, and more! RENT A BIKE WITH EASTSIDE CYCLEWORKS: https://rentals.hubtiger.com/rentals/... MY BIKE (2025 Transition Sentinel): Handlebars - PNW Loam Carbon - https://alnk.to/aLJZj97 Grips - PNW Loam Grips - https://alnk.to/6TBsqDv Dropper - PNW Loam Dropper - https://alnk.to/5Fc9yWI Dropper Lever - PNW Loam Lever - https://alnk.to/4Xx7DH2 Frame Protection - AMS - https://www.allmountainstyle.com/MMAMS10 Pedals - Deity Supervillain - https://alnk.to/bEkCfrH Front Wheel - Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro 11 Carbon - https://alnk.to/31sgsfl Rear Wheel - Crankbrothers Synthesis Enduro 11 Carbon - https://alnk.to/58rGj8u Tire Inserts - Tannus Armour Tubeless Pro - See above for discount code Mini Pump - OneUp EDC Pump - https://alnk.to/cHOsNBC Multi tool - OneUp EDC Tool - https://alnk.to/6mRbugD Tires - Schwalbe Albert Radial - https://alnk.to/28SZWHo Crankset - Race Face Era Carbon - https://alnk.to/74wdpyp MY GEAR: Gloves - 100% Ridecamp - https://alnk.to/5uhoMwt Knee Pads - 100% Teratec - https://alnk.to/cwTI1ap Helmet - 7iDP Project 23 Carbon - https://alnk.to/aLK8d3j Shoes - Crankbrothers Stamp Flat - https://alnk.to/g3cRDxF Glasses - Eastern Outer - See above for discount Goggles - Smith Squad XL - https://alnk.to/cwTI1lp\ *The above links may be affiliate links which gives me a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! 0:00 Intro 0:39 Climbing/Motor/Controls 2:32 Geometry/About the Bike 3:54 Specs for VALA AL 70 4:38 Pricing 5:42 Descending! 8:41 Who Is This Bike For? 10:24 Vala AL vs Transition Regulator 10:59 Outro #mtb #mountainbike #downhillmtb #enduromtb #santacruzvala