Norco Valence Aluminum Claris Women 2019
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Claris
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 2 × 8
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
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, 165mm (45.5) | 170mm (48/50.5/53) | 175mm (55.5), 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 Women’s Sport - Black
Seatpost
Alloy, 27.2mm
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45.5cm | 48cm | 50.5cm | 53cm | 55.5cm |
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| 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 |
About this model
Valence Aluminum Claris Women is a 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 cheapest bike model and costs 679$. Norco Valence Carbon 105 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 2149$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Endurance bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Endurance bike is 2346$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Endurance bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2019 and its price was 825$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Valence Aluminum Claris Women price is 184.36% lower than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Valence Aluminum Claris Women model has 700c aluminum wheels. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Valence Aluminum Claris Women has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
