Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105 -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco Valence, Carbon, 9x130mm QR Dropouts
Suspension Fork
Norco Valence Carbon Fork, 9x100mm QR
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 RD-R7000-GS, 11 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 FD-R7000, 2 Speed
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano 105 ST-R7000, 11 Speed, Front: Shimano 105 ST-R7000, 2 Speed
Cassette
Shimano 105 CS-R7000, 11-32T, 11 Speed
Crank
Shimano 105 FC-R7000, 170mm (48/50.5) | 172.5mm (53/55.5) | 175mm (58/60.5), 50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano PressFit, BB86
Chain
KMC X11, 11 Speed
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Sealed Bearing 24h - Black
Rear Hub
Alloy Sealed Bearing, 28 Hole, 10x130mm QR
Rims
Alex CX24, 17mm Internal Width
Tires
Continental Grand Sport Race, 700x28c, Folding
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R540, Dual Pivot Caliper V-Brake
Brake Levers
Shimano 105 ST-R7000
Cockpit
Stem
Norco SL Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Norco Endurance - Black
Headset
Angular Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Norco Race - Black
Seatpost
Norco SL Alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 50.5cm | 53cm | 55.5cm | 58cm | 60.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.47 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.57 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 270 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm | 275 mm | 275 mm |
| Front Center | 576 mm | 583 mm | 588 mm | 600 mm | 613 mm | 625 mm |
| Rake | 51 mm | 51 mm | 49 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm | 48 mm |
| Trail | 61 mm | 58 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 55 mm | 53 mm |
| Stack | 519 mm | 533 mm | 552 mm | 575 mm | 594 mm | 617 mm |
| Reach | 354 mm | 361 mm | 367 mm | 375 mm | 384 mm | 392 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 501 mm | 516 mm | 533.5 mm | 551 mm | 568.5 mm | 586 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 425 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71.25 ° | 71.75 ° | 72.25 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.75 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 135 mm | 152.5 mm | 175 mm | 197.5 mm | 220 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 403 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm | 406 mm | 409 mm | 409 mm |
| Wheelbase | 967 mm | 978 mm | 983 mm | 995 mm | 1012 mm | 1024 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 703 mm | 720 mm | 743 mm | 768 mm | 795 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Valence Carbon 105 is part of the Norco Valence model. Norco released 129 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Valence bikes models from 2019, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Norco Valence Aluminum 24 2019 has a starting price of 679$. Norco Valence Carbon 105 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2149$.
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.
Average price for Endurance bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Endurance bike is 2346$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Endurance bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Norco Valence Carbon 105 price was 2149$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Valence Carbon 105 price is 9.17% smaller than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
Valence Carbon 105 has a carbon fork, 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 Carbon 105 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 Carbon 105 has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.