Norco Valence Aluminum Sora Women 2019
2019 Road
Estimate price |
975$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Sora -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco Valence, Aluminum, 9x130mm QR Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Carbon Blades/Aluminum Steer Tube, 9x100mm QR
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora RD-R3000-SS, 9 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora FD-R3000, 2 Speed
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano Sora ST-R3000, 9 Speed, Front: Shimano Sora ST-R3000, 2 Speed
Cassette
Shimano Altus CS-HG200, 11-32T, 9 Speed
Crank
Shimano Sora FC-R3000, 165mm (45.5) | 170mm (48/50.5/53) | 175mm (55.5), 50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano HollowTech II BB, Threaded BSA 68mm
Chain
KMC X9, 9 Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Road 28h - Black
Rear Hub
Alloy, 28 Hole, 10x130mm QR
Rims
Double Wall Alloy, 28 Hole
Tires
Schwalbe Lugano, 700x28c, Black
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R317, Dual Pivot Caliper V-Brake
Brake Levers
Shimano Sora ST-R3000
Cockpit
Stem
Norco SL Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Norco Endurance - Black
Headset
Sealed Cartridge ACB Integrated headset
Seat
Saddle
Norco Women’s Sport - Black
Seatpost
Norco Alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45.5cm | 48cm | 50.5cm | 53cm | 55.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.44 mm | 1.457 mm | 1.465 mm | 1.492 mm | 1.514 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 270 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm |
| Front Center | 571 mm | 575 mm | 582 mm | 590 mm | 602 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 65 mm | 62 mm | 59 mm | 56 mm | 54 mm |
| Stack | 517 mm | 529 mm | 542 mm | 561 mm | 583 mm |
| Reach | 359 mm | 363 mm | 370 mm | 376 mm | 385 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 497.5 mm | 510 mm | 525 mm | 542.5 mm | 560 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 425 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.75 ° | 71.25 ° | 71.75 ° | 72.25 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 152.5 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 412 mm | 412 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm | 415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 971 mm | 975 mm | 986 mm | 994 mm | 1007 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 75 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 705 mm | 720 mm | 738 mm | 758 mm | 781 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Valence Aluminum Sora Women belongs to the Norco Valence model. Norco released 129 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Norco Valence bikes models from 2019, here.
Model range prices
Norco Valence Aluminum 24 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 679$. Norco Valence Carbon 105 2019 on the other hand costs 2149$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Endurance bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Endurance bike is 2346$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Endurance bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 975$. Comparing this to the average Endurance bike price, we see that the price is 140.62% lower.
Valence Aluminum Sora Women components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a carbon one, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
The wheels on Valence Aluminum Sora Women are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Valence Aluminum Sora Women has Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.