Norco Valence Carbon 2 2012
2012 Road
Estimate price |
2,499$
Weight | 8.2 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Norco Valence High Modulus Carbon
Suspension Fork
Norco Valence High Modulus Full Carbon
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra RD-6700 - Grey
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra FD-6700 - Grey
Shift Levers
Shimano Ultegra ST-6700
Cassette
Shimano CS-5700 11-28T
Crank
FSA Gossamer BB30 50/34T - Black
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB30
Chain
Shimano CN-5701
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano RS20-A
Rear Hub
Shimano RS20-A
Rims
Shimano 24mm
Spokes
Shimano bladed stainless w/alloy nipples
Tires
Continental Ultra Sport 700x25c
Brakes
Brakes
Norco Sport Brakes w/SureStop pads
Brake Levers
Shimano Ultegra ST-6700
Cockpit
Stem
Ritchey Comp 4-Axis - Black
Handlebar
Ritchey Comp Curve - Black
Grips
Norco Microfiber w/Silicon Gel - White
Headset
FSA Orbit C-40-ACB w/15mm spacer
Seat
Saddle
Fizik Ardea MG - White/Red
Seatpost
Ritchey Comp 2-Bolt - Black
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45cm | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 57cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.45 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.5 mm | 1.54 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.62 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 267.5 mm | 267.5 mm | 269 mm | 269 mm | 270.5 mm | 270.5 mm |
| Front Center | 574 mm | 579 mm | 592 mm | 599 mm | 611 mm | 622 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm | 49 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 49 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 65 mm | 59 mm | 58 mm | 54 mm | 56 mm | 51 mm |
| Stack | 520 mm | 542 mm | 559 mm | 580 mm | 602 mm | 629 mm |
| Reach | 358 mm | 365 mm | 372 mm | 377 mm | 383 mm | 389 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 503 mm | 521 mm | 539 mm | 556 mm | 574 mm | 591 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 430 mm | 460 mm | 490 mm | 520 mm | 550 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 125 mm | 145 mm | 165 mm | 185 mm | 210 mm | 235 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 414 mm | 414 mm | 414 mm | 414 mm | 414 mm | 414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 mm | 982 mm | 996 mm | 1003 mm | 1016 mm | 1026 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 69 mm | 69 mm |
| Standover Height | 723 mm | 743 mm | 766 mm | 788 mm | 813 mm | 837 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Valence Carbon 2 is part of the Norco Valence model. 129 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2012 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Norco Valence Alloy 3 2012 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 859$. On the other hand, Norco Valence Carbon Di2 2012, is the most expensive and costs 5399$.
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
If you want to purchase a solid Endurance bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2346$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Endurance bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Valence Carbon 2 price is 6.52% higher than the average cost of an Endurance bike.
Average weight for Endurance bikes
The average weight for Endurance bikes is 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Valence Carbon 2 weighs 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs) and is equally heavier with the average. To sum up, it’s 0% heavier than the average weight of Endurance bikes.
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 Carbon 2 are the 700c aluminum type. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 Carbon 2 is equipped with 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.