Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Claris -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 8 -
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 Claris RD-R2000, 8 Speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Claris FD-R2000, 2 Speed
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano Claris ST-R2000, 8 Speed, Front: Shimano Claris ST-R2000, 2 Speed
Cassette
Shimano Claris CS-HG50, 11-32T, 8 Speed
Crank
Shimano Claris FC-R2000, 170mm (48/50.5/53) | 175mm (55.5/58/60.5), 50/34T
Bottom Bracket
Shimano HollowTech II BB, Threaded BSA 68mm
Chain
KMC Z8.1, 8 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 Claris ST-R2000
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Norco Endurance - Black
Headset
Sealed Cartridge ACB Integrated headset
Seat
Saddle
Norco Sport - Black
Seatpost
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 | 575 mm | 582 mm | 590 mm | 602 mm | 615 mm | 627 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 62 mm | 59 mm | 56 mm | 54 mm | 53 mm | 51 mm |
| Stack | 520 mm | 533 mm | 552 mm | 574 mm | 594 mm | 616 mm |
| Reach | 354 mm | 361 mm | 367 mm | 376 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 | 966 mm | 977 mm | 985 mm | 998 mm | 1014 mm | 1026 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 711 mm | 729 mm | 749 mm | 772 mm | 796 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Valence Aluminum Claris is part of the Norco Valence model. Norco launched 129 bikes 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 affordable bike of this model and has a price of 679$. On the other hand, Norco Valence Carbon 105 Women 2019, is the most expensive and costs 2149$.
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
If you want an acceptable Endurance bike you should know that the average price is 2346$. However, you could also get a good Endurance bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
At the moment of the release date, Norco Valence Aluminum Claris price was 825$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Valence Aluminum Claris price is 184.36% smaller than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, its weight is considerably lighter than one made out of steel. However, they cost a bit more than steel forks.
Wheels
The wheels on Valence Aluminum Claris are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Norco Valence Aluminum Claris is equipped with Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.