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Santa Cruz Vala 1 C MX 90 Gloss Grey 2026

liquid-life:10147104751925 · source URL · confidence 0.75

Eligibility

Cannot win: e-bike bikes are not value-ranked yet (no e-bike-specific equipment model)

Size decisions

A shopper asking for: 54 → nothing compatible · 56 → nothing compatible · 58 → nothing compatible · 60 → nothing compatible

Identity

Canonical configuration: Santa Cruz | Vala 1 C MX 90 | 2026
Confidence: medium

• brand exact (Santa Cruz)
• model normalized to "vala 1 c mx 90"
• groupset family unidentified on every listing
• model year exact (2026)
• 2 listings across 2 retailers
• downgraded to medium: no shared GTIN, and the undated listings do not name a colourway a dated listing also names

Provenance — why we believe each fact

Warnings

• info single-size-only — Only one size is in stock (L).
• high groupset-unknown — Groupset could not be established.
• info mixed-groupset — Not a uniform groupset: {}. Ranked on the shifting level, with a penalty.

Score breakdown

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  "frameScore": 26,
  "drivetrainScore": 0,
  "wheelScore": 20,
  "extrasScore": 7,
  "suspensionScore": 7,
  "weightAdjustment": -3,
  "equipmentValue": 57,
  "notes": [
    "Groupset not identified: 0 drivetrain points.",
    "Mixed groupset, but no crank or cassette below the family it is ranked as: no penalty.",
    "Wheels \"high-quality-carbon\" = 20.",
    "22.19 kg vs 14.4 kg mtb-hardtail reference = -3.",
    "Fork \"mid\" +7 (160 mm travel, which is not scored).",
    "Brake series \"upper\" +4.",
    "Dropper post +3."
  ],
  "marketPrice": null,
  "valueScore": null,
  "savingsVsMarket": null
}

AI normalization

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    "brakes"
  ],
  "applied": [],
  "rejected": [],
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      "confidence": 1
    },
    "groupsetBrand": {
      "value": "SRAM",
      "evidence": "SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type Drivetrain",
      "confidence": 1
    },
    "groupsetFamily": {
      "value": null,
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      "confidence": 0.99
    },
    "electronicShifting": {
      "value": null,
      "evidence": null,
      "confidence": 0.98
    },
    "speeds": {
      "value": "12",
      "evidence": "Schaltwerk: SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd",
      "confidence": 1
    },
    "mixedGroupset": {
      "value": "true",
      "evidence": "Kurbel: E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm",
      "confidence": 0.98
    },
    "wheelMaterial": {
      "value": "aluminium",
      "evidence": "Felge: VR: Reserve 30|HD AL | HR: Reserve 30|HD AL",
      "confidence": 1
    },
    "wheelTier": {
      "value": null,
      "evidence": null,
      "confidence": 0.9
    },
    "brakes": {
      "value": null,
      "evidence": null,
      "confidence": 0.99
    },
    "weightKg": {
      "value": "22.19",
      "evidence": "Gewicht in kg: 22.19",
      "confidence": 1
    },
    "powerMeter": {
      "value": null,
      "evidence": null,
      "confidence": 0.99
    },
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  }
}

Normalized record

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  "mudguards": null,
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  "kickstand": null,
  "lighting": null,
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  "normalizationConfidence": 0.75,
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    {
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      "severity": "high"
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      "frameShape"
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Parsed specification table

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  "Steuersatz": "Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset",
  "Gabel": "FOX 38 Float Performance, Grip, 160mm",
  "Dämpfer": "FOX Float X Performance, 205x60",
  "Antrieb": "Bosch Drive Unit Performance Line CX Gen. 5 (BDU38), Smart System",
  "Akku": "Bosch PowerTube Battery 600Wh",
  "Software": "Ready for 120 Nm Upgrade",
  "Felge": "VR: Reserve 30|HD AL | HR: Reserve 30|HD AL",
  "Naben": "VR: E13 SL, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 32h | HR: E13 SL E-Spec, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h",
  "Reifen": "VR: Maxxis Assegai 29\"x2.5\", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ | HR: Maxxis Minion DHRII 27.5\"x2.5\", 3C MaxxTerra DoubleDown",
  "Laufradgröße": "Mullet",
  "Schaltwerk": "SRAM 90 Eagle T-Type, 12spd",
  "Kette": "SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd",
  "Kurbel": "E13 Helix eSpec, 160mm",
  "Kassette": "SRAM XS 1275 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t",
  "Bremsen": "VR: SRAM Maven Base | HR: SRAM Maven Base",
  "Lenker": "OneUp Aluminum Bar",
  "Griffe": "Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips",
  "Vorbau": "OneUp Enduro Stem, 42mm",
  "Sattel": "SDG Bel-Air V3, Max Lux-Alloy",
  "Sattelstütze": "OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6",
  "Pedale": "nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten",
  "Gewicht in kg": "22.19",
  "Disziplin": "E-MTB Allmountain-Trail (130-150mm)"
}

Raw adapter output

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