Carrera Valour Disc Mens Mountain Bike 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
482$
Weight | 14 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 100mm -
Fork Suntour XCM
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Groupset microSHIFT, microSHIFT Mezzo -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
156cm - 166cm
SM
163cm - 174cm
MD
171cm - 182cm
LG
179cm - 189cm
XL
185cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Alloy
Suspension Fork
Suntour XCM, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Microshift RD-M25L
Front Derailleur
Microshift FD-M282, 34.9mm clamp
Shift Levers
Microshift TS39-28, 2x10
Cassette
Microshift CS-H081, 8-Speed, 11-34T
Crank
Prowheel 36x22, square taper (XS - 165mm, S - 170mm, M/L/XL - 175mm)
Bottom Bracket
Sealed Bearing 73x119mm
Chain
KMC 8-speed
Pedals
Alloy MTB pedal, 9/16"
Wheels
Front Hub
Black, alloy, Quick release 9x100mm
Rear Hub
Black, alloy, Quick release 10x135mm
Rims
Carrera double-wall alloy, 32H
Tires
Carrera Puncture Protect by Kenda, MTB
Brakes
Brakes
Mechanical disc brake, 160mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Carrera alloy, 45mm, 3 degree rise, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Carrera Riser Bar, 20mm rise, 31.8mm clamp, Width XS/S - 720mm M/L/XL - 740mm
Grips
Carrera MTB
Headset
Semi-integrated, 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Carrera MTB
Seatpost
Carrera Alloy, 31.6mm, 34.9mm clamp
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 566 mm | 588 mm | 611 mm | 631 mm | 651 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 355 mm | 410 mm | 460 mm | 510 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° | 68 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm | 433 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
| Rider Min Height | 156 cm | 163 cm | 171 cm | 179 cm | 185 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 166 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 189 cm | 195 cm |
Model Overview
Valour Disc Mens Mountain Bike belongs to the Carrera Valour model. Carrera launched 9 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Carrera Valour Disc Junior Mountain Bike 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 401$. On the other hand, Carrera Valour Disc Womens Mountain Bike 2022, is the most expensive and costs 450$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Crosscountry bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Crosscountry bike that is reliable is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2022 for 438$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 334.93% lower.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Crosscountry bike, we get 12.4 kg (27.34 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Valour Disc Mens Mountain Bike weighs 14 kg (30.86 lbs) and is considerably heavier than the average. To sum up, it’s 12.9% heavier than the average weight of Crosscountry bikes.
Valour Disc Mens Mountain Bike components
Fork
The Suntour XCM is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 100mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on Valour Disc Mens Mountain Bike are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Carrera Valour Disc Mens Mountain Bike is equipped with Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
There are 5 sizes available for this model. Rider height can be anywhere between 156 cm – 195 cm (5.12 ft – 6.4 ft). In conclusion, finding one for you shouldn’t be a problem.