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2014 Norco

Valence A3 Forma

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$855
FrameAluminum
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetSora
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Valence A3 Forma
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Valence A3 Forma

39 mph

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Highest gear

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Reviews
Cyclist
Norco Valence SL review

Dec 2015 · Marc Abbott

Endurance is the name but value is the game. Does the Norco Valence SL have the kit where it counts?

Highs

  • Great value

Lows

  • Poor handlebars

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road.cc
Norco Valence Tiagra

Oct 2015 · John Stevenson

Very good long-ride bike marred by poor wheels and seatpost

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BikeRadar
Norco Valence SL Ultegra review

Sep 2015 · Warren Rossiter

One of our best-loved endurance machines has gone on a diet that works

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Cycling Weekly
Norco Valence Carbon Ultegra

Jul 2015 · Jack Elton-Walters

The Valence Carbon Ultegra is an endurance bike from Canadian brand Norco

Highs

  • Quality components

  • Fast ride feel

  • Light

Lows

  • Not very compliant on rough surfaces

  • Uncomfortable saddle

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Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Norco Valence Carbon 1

Oct 2012 · R BA

Canadian company serves up more comfort

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Valence Endurance Double Butted Alloy

Fork

Carbon Blades w/Alloy Steer

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

FSA BB-7420ST Cartridge

Headset

FSA Orbit CE - ACB Integrated headset

Stem

Norco - Black w/Pink

Handlebar

Norco Compact - Black w/Pink

Saddle

Norco Forma Sport - White

Seatpost

Norco Alloy 27.2mm - Black w/Pink

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Wellgo resin body w/steel cage

Grips

Norco Gel Wrap - White

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Sora RD-3500 SS - Black

Front Derailleur

Shimano Sora FD-3500 - Black

Crank

FSA Vero CK-602ST 50/34T - Black

Shifters

Shift casing - Dark Grey

Cassette

SRAM CS-PC950 11-28T 9spd

Chain

SRAM CN-PC951 9speed

Chain Tensioner

N/A

Brakes

Front: Tektro R359 - Black, Rear: Tektro R359 - Black

Type: Tektro Rim

Brake Levers

Shimano Sora ST-3500

Wheels
Rims

Freedom Racine Elite - Black

Front Hub

Norco Sport Road 28h - Black

Rear Hub

Norco Sport Road 28h - Black

Tires

Continental Ultra Sport II - 25c

Disc Rotors

N/A

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