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Valence A3
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$840| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 9 |
| Groupset | Sora |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
Summary
The Norco Valence is a versatile endurance bike that blends performance and comfort, offering a smooth ride quality and nimble handling. It's praised for its lightweight frame, quality components, and stability, though some reviews note a lack of compliance on rough surfaces and issues with certain components like the saddle and handlebars. The bike is seen as a great value, with a design that caters to long-distance riding while maintaining a sporty feel.
Lightweight frame
Quality components
Smooth ride quality
Nimble handling
Great value
Lack of compliance on rough surfaces
Uncomfortable saddle
Stiff handlebars
Issues with certain components
This feels like a bit of a halfway house between a road racing bike and a full-on endurance machine – but this is not necessarily a bad thing if you are looking for a more engaged ride feel.
Cycling WeeklyThe Norco acquits itself admirably over rolling terrain when you’re really putting the hammer down.
CyclistNorco has cleverly engineered in plenty of compliance too, so the SL feels super smooth on all but the very worst surfaces.
BikeRadarVery good long-ride bike marred by poor wheels and seatpost
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Dec 2015 · Marc Abbott
Endurance is the name but value is the game. Does the Norco Valence SL have the kit where it counts?
Great value
Poor handlebars
Oct 2015 · John Stevenson
Very good long-ride bike marred by poor wheels and seatpost
Sep 2015 · Warren Rossiter
One of our best-loved endurance machines has gone on a diet that works
Jul 2015 · Jack Elton-Walters
The Valence Carbon Ultegra is an endurance bike from Canadian brand Norco
Quality components
Fast ride feel
Light
Not very compliant on rough surfaces
Uncomfortable saddle
| Frame | Valence X6 Double Butted Alloy |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon Blades w/Alloy Steer |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano HollowTech II |
| Headset | FSA Orbit CE - ACB Integrated headset |
| Stem | Norco - Black w/Red |
| Handlebar | Norco Compact - Black w/Red |
| Saddle | Norco Sport - Black |
| Seatpost | Norco Alloy 27.2mm - Black w/Red Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Norco UltraComfort - Black |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora RD-3500 SS - Black |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora FD-3500 - Black |
| Crank | Shimano Sora FC-3550 50/34T 9spd - Black |
| Shifters | Shift cable casing - Dark Grey |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG200 9speed 11-32T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG53 9speed |
| Chain Tensioner | N/A |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro R317 - Black, Rear: Tektro R317 - Black Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Sora ST-3500 |
| 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 |
First added July 10
Last updated July 10
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