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Ari Nebo Peak Comp vs Santa Cruz Vala AL Deore

Two emtb & road e-bikes at $4,949–$5,399, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Vala AL Deore carries 120 Wh more battery.
  • The Vala AL Deore costs $450 less.

Every spec, side by side

Nebo Peak CompVala AL Deore
Headline
Price$5,399$4,949
CategoryeMTBeMTB
Price per Wh$11.25 per Wh$8.25 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque60 Nm—
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeFazua Ride 60Bosch Performance CX (BDU38)
Drive systemFazuaBosch
Battery & range
Battery480 Wh600 Wh
CellsFazua Energy—
Removable batteryNoNo
Est. real range—38 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—53.11 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 1
Class—Class 1
Throttle—No
Top assisted speed—20 mph
Build
Gears12-speed12-speed
DrivetrainShimano SLXShimano Deore M6100 (10-51T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—220 mm
Rear rotor—203 mm
SuspensionFull suspensionFull suspension
Fork travel150 mm160 mm
Rear travel140 mm150 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires29 x 2.429 x 2.5 Maxxis Assegai front, 27.5 x 2.5 Maxxis Minion DHRII rear
FrameCarbonAluminum
SizesS, M, L, XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
Lights—No
Fenders—No
Rack—No
Kickstand—No
Safety—UL 2849
Safety certification—UL 2849: full system
As the maker states itNo UL standard named on the product pageUL 2849: Yes, the Bullit is certified to the UL 2849 requirements (same wording on the Vala page; the Heckler SL page states no certification)
Warranty terms—Lifetime frame warranty for the original owner; paint and decals three years; lifetime bearing replacement (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from aribikes.com on 09/21/2026 and www.santacruzbicycles.com on 09/29/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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