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Threshold Carbon Force 1
A carbon frame cyclocross bike with high-end components and sram force hydraulic disc brakes.
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$4,649| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Force |
| Brakes | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Norco Threshold is a versatile and race-ready cyclocross bike, praised for its excellent build quality, handling, and versatility across various terrains. It offers a balanced ride with good acceleration and compliance, though it may be marginally heavier than some competitors. The bike's ability to mount fenders adds to its utility beyond traditional cyclocross racing.
Versatile for a range of riding styles beyond traditional cyclocross
Excellent build quality and no immediate upgrades needed
Good handling and acceleration
Fender compatibility adds utility
Race-ready with solid power transfer
Marginally heavier than some competitors
Lower BB slightly hindered ability to bunny hop certain obstacles
Transmits more bumps to the rider
The Norco Threshold SL CX1 is a race bike. Everything about it is fast and efficient at the expense of versatility and creature comforts.
BikerumorOut of the box, no upgrades are immediately needed which can’t be said for all stock bikes.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThe Threshold is certainly head and shoulders above any of the other race-worthy models providing fender mounts.
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Dec 2017 · Philippe Tremblay
A Canadian twist on cyclocross
Oct 2017 · Thomas McDaniel
An amazing ’cross racing rig with a touch of versatility. Buy if you’re big in to ’cross racing but have a need for fender and accessory mounts
Acceleration, balanced compliance, cable management, fender compatibility
Seat cluster, chain watcher
Oct 2016 · Caitlin Giddings
This aluminum cyclocross bike is ready to help you crush your first race—or grow with you as you advance
Feb 2016 · Tyler Benedict
With so many cyclocross bikes being built (or marketed, anyway) to handle everything from gravel to adventure, while still being ready come race day, it’s refreshing to see something purpose built. It’s also a very nice excuse to add one more bike to the quiver if you’re really into ‘cross. The Norco Threshold SL is such …
| Frame | Norco Threshold, Carbon, 12x142mm TA Dropouts BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Norco Threshold Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA |
| Bottom Bracket | Easton PressFit, BB86 |
| Headset | FSA Orbit No. 42/ACB - All Black |
| Stem | Norco SL Alloy - Black |
| Handlebar | Easton EC70 SL |
| Saddle | Norco SL Race w/Chromo Rails - Black |
| Seatpost | Norco SLR Composite, UD Carbon, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force 1, Long Cage, 11 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Norco Integrated 1x Guide |
| Crank | Easton EC90 SL UD Carbon, 170mm (48/50.5) | 172.5mm (53/55.5) | 175mm (58/60.5), 42T |
| Shifters | SRAM Force 1, Hydraulic Brake, 11 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force 1 PG-1170, 11-32T, 11 Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force 1 PC-1170, 11 Speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Force 1, Hydraulic Disc, SRAM CenterLine X Center Lock 160mm Rotor, Rear: SRAM Force 1, Hydraulic Disc, SRAM CenterLine X Center Lock 140mm Rotor Type: SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force 1 |
| Rims | Easton EA90 SL Disc, Tubeless Ready, 24 Hole, 19.5mm Internal Width |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Easton EA90 SL Disc - 12x100mm TA |
| Rear Hub | Easton EA90 SL Disc, 12x142mm |
| Tires | Front: Donnelly Crusade MXP, 700x33c, Tubeless Ready, Folding, Rear: Donnelly Crusade MXP, 700x33c, Tubeless Ready, Folding |
First added 30 January
Last updated 10 September
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