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2016 Norco

Valence Sora

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

Manufacturer Price

$850
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
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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 Sora

39 mph

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Reviews
VeloNews
Norco Valence SL Disc Ultegra

May 2017 · William Tracy

Norco's Valence blends long-ride stability with a relaxed position that’ll keep you pushing for more miles.

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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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Geometry
Specs
Build
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/White

Handlebar

Norco Compact - Black w/White

Saddle

Norco Sport - Black

Seatpost

Norco Alloy 27.2mm - Black w/White

Type: Rigid

Pedals

none

Grips

Norco UltraComfort - Black

Groupset
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 - White

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

Wheels
Rims

Lightweight Double Wall Alloy - Black

Front Hub

Norco Sport Road 28h - Black

Rear Hub

Norco Sport Road 28h - Black

Tires

N/A

Disc Rotors

N/A

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Last updated July 10

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