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The Scottish bike brand Deviate has landed a novelty: for the first time, complete bikes are on offer that are as tough as nails. At Ritchey, a frame rolls into the portfolio that will melt retro hearts in no time at all. And Santa Cruz is launching the Vala, an e-mountain bike that is stingy on price thanks to its aluminum frame, but not on performance.

Deviate Cycles can also do complete bikes, and how

Deviate Highlander 2026

A new chapter is opening at Deviate Cycles: complete bikes are rolling out for fall 2025. The new builds are available in Factory and Elite versions. Deviate is therefore targeting entry-level trail fans as well as high-end customers and racers.

Et voilà: The new Santa Cruz Vala is here

Santa Cruz Vala Alu

The Vala Aluminum brings everything that makes the Vala special - a balanced chassis, high-quality components and the legendary Santa Cruz reliability including warranty - but in a package that is accessible to more riders.

Retro, but modern and versatile at the same time

Ritchey P29-er

Would you like a steel frame and the option of building it up as a hardtail or gravel bike? And the paint job is also beyond all doubt? If there is already agreement here, then there is no way around the P-29 from Ritchey.