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Valence SL Ultegra
A carbon frame endurance bike with high-end components and tektro rim brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$3,200| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| 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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Oct 2015 · James Spender
Will this Canadian-born Norco Valence SL endurance bike go the distance?
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 SL High-Modulus Carbon BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Valence SL High-Modulus Full Carbon |
| Shock | N/A |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB71 Pressfit BB86 |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10-Series w/9mm Top Cover |
| Stem | Norco Lite - Black Stealth |
| Handlebar | Norco Compact Lite - Black Stealth |
| Saddle | Fizik Antares Mg - Black |
| Seatpost | Norco Lite Composite 27.2 - UD Stealth Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Norco UltraComfort w/Vex Gel - Charcoal |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-6800 11spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD-6800 11spd |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-6800 11spd 50/34T |
| Shifters | Shift Housing w/Sealed End Caps - Dark Grey |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 CS-5800 11-32T 11 speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG600-11 11speed |
| Chain Tensioner | N/A |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro Ultralight R741 - Black, Rear: Tektro Ultralight R741 - Black Type: Tektro Rim |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra ST-6800 11spd |
| Rims | Easton EA70 |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Easton EA70 - V5 |
| Rear Hub | Easton EA70 - V5 |
| Tires | Vittoria Diamante Pro 700 x 25c Folding |
| Disc Rotors | N/A |
First added July 10
Last updated July 10
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