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    Valence A1 Forma2014 Norco
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,295
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    Category
    		Endurance
    3.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Carbon
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		700c
    		Shimano Rim
    		105
    Drivetrain
    		2 × 10
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    Summary
    		The Norco Valence A1 Forma is an aluminum frame women’s endurance bike with upper mid-range components and shimano rim brakes.

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    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Valence A1 Forma
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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)

    36 mph

    Valence A1 Forma

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Valence A1 Forma2014 Norco
    Frame

    Valence Double Butted Alloy w/Smooth Welds

    Fork

    Carbon Blades w/Alloy Steer

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano HollowTech II

    Headset

    FSA Orbit CE - ACB Integrated headset

    Stem

    Norco - Wet Black w/Sky Blue

    Handlebar

    Ritchey Comp Curve - Black

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Seta Women w/Mg - White/Sky Blue

    Seatpost

    Norco Composite 27.2 - UD Carbon w/Sky Blue

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    N/A

    Grips

    Norco Gel Wrap - White

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 RD-5701-SS - Silver

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 FD-5700 - Silver

    Crank

    Shimano FC-R565 50/34T - Silver

    Shifters

    Shift cable casing - White

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra CS-4600 12-30T 10 speed

    Chain

    SRAM CN-PC1031 10speed

    Chain Tensioner

    N/A

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano BR-R451 - Silver, Rear: Shimano BR-R451 - Silver

    Type: Shimano Rim

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 ST-5700 - Silver w/White Hoods

    Wheels
    Rims

    Shimano WH-R501A - Black w/Sky Blue

    Front Hub

    Shimano WH-R501A - Black w/Sky Blue

    Rear Hub

    Shimano WH-R501A - Black w/Sky Blue

    Tires

    Schwalbe Lugano 700x25c - Black

    Disc Rotors

    N/A

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