Compare: 2020 Norco Threshold A1 vs Threshold C2 vs Threshold C1

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	Threshold A12020 Norco	Threshold C22020 Norco	Threshold C12020 Norco

MSRP	$1,799	$2,999	$4,999
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Cyclocross	Cyclocross	Cyclocross
	4.3	5.5	7.6
Frame	Aluminum	Carbon	Carbon
Fork	Carbon	Carbon	Carbon
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	700c	700c	700c
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	GRX 800, GRX 600	GRX 800, GRX 600	Force eTap
Drivetrain	1 × 11	1 × 11	1 × 12 Electronic
Brand Site	norco.com	norco.com	norco.com
Summary	The Norco Threshold A1, Norco Threshold C2, and Norco Threshold C1 are all cyclocross bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Threshold A1 has an aluminum frame, while the Threshold C1 has better components and higher gearing.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position

relaxedaggressive

Terrain

smoothrugged

Threshold A1

Threshold C2

Threshold C1

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Gear Range

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)

31 mph

Threshold A1

31 mph

Threshold C2

36 mph

Threshold C1

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Threshold A12020 Norco	Threshold C22020 Norco	Threshold C12020 Norco

Frame	X6 Butted Aluminum, Smooth Welds BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded	Mid-Modulus Carbon BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded	Mid-Modulus Carbon BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded
Fork	Mid-Modulus Carbon	Mid-Modulus Carbon	Mid-Modulus Carbon
Bottom Bracket	Praxis M24 Threaded	Praxis M24 PressFit BB86	SRAM DUB PressFit BB86
Headset	Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing	FSA Orbit No. 42	FSA Orbit No. 42
Stem	Norco SL Aluminum	Norco SL Aluminum	Norco SL Aluminum
Handlebar	Norco Flare Aluminum, 10 deg Flare	Norco Flare Aluminum,10 deg Flare	Easton EC70 SL, Carbon
Saddle	Norco SL Race, Chromo Rails	Norco SL Race, Chromo Rails	Norco SL Race, CrN-Ti Rails
Seatpost	Norco SL Aluminum	Norco SL Aluminum	Norco SLR Composite, UD Carbon

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano GRX RD-RX812	Shimano GRX RD-RX812	SRAM Force eTap AXS
Front Derailleur		Norco Integrated 1x Guide	Norco Integrated 1x Guide
Crank	Praxis Alba M24 40T	Praxis Alba M24 40T	SRAM Force DUB 42T
Shifters	Rear: Shimano GRX ST-RX600, 11 speed, Front: Shimano GRX BL-RX600	Rear: Shimano GRX ST-RX600, 11 speed, Front: Shimano GRX BL-RX600	Rear: SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD, 12 speed, Front: SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD
Cassette	Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11-40T	Shimano SLX CS-M7000 11-40T	SRAM Force XG-1270 10-33T
Chain	KMC X11	KMC X11	SRAM Force Chain
Brakes	Front: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc, Rear: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc
Brake Levers	Shimano GRX RX600 Hydraulic	Shimano GRX RX600 Hydraulic	SRAM Force eTap AXS Hydraulic

Wheels

Rims	WTB ST i21 TCS 2.0 - Black	WTB ST i21 TCS 2.0 Tubeless Ready - Black	WTB KOM Light i21 TCS 2.0 Tubeless Ready
Front Hub	Shimano HB-RS470 12x100mm TA	Sealed Bearing 12x100mm TA	SRAM 900 12x100mm TA
Rear Hub	Shimano FH-RS470 12x142mm TA	Sealed Bearing w/Alloy Freehub 12x142mm TA	SRAM 900 12x142mm TA
Tires	Front: Schwalbe X-One, 700 x 33c, Folding, Rear: Schwalbe X-One, 700 x 33c, Folding	Front: Maxxis All Terrene, 700x33c, Folding, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Maxxis All Terrene, 700x33c, Folding, Tubeless Ready	Front: Maxxis All Terrene, 700x33c, Folding, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Maxxis All Terrene, 700x33c, Folding, Tubeless Ready

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