Norco Threshold

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Facts

Gender
Men
Type
Beginners, Bikepacking, Commuter, Cyclocross, Gravel - Adventure, Road, Single Speed - Fixed Gear, Non-Electric
Release Year
2020
Brand
Norco
Wheel Size
700c
Number of Gears
1 (1x1), 11 (1x11)
Gearing Type
Single Speed, External Derailleur
Weight
18.84 lb
Suspension
None
Brake Type
Disc: Hydraulic
Frame Material
Aluminum, Carbon Fiber

Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the Norco Threshold. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

9 reasons to buy

  • The Threshold was more than able across singletrack, mud, sand and snow.
  • The stock spec was seen by reviewers to need no further upgrades.
  • Acceleration was said to be stupendous.
  • Balanced handling gave riders control on twisty trails.
  • Hidden inserts with fender attachments made this more than just a cross bike.
  • An Easton carbon fiber handlebar kept the front end light.
  • On the Force 1, Easton EA90 SL Disc wheelsets were light and strong.
  • The Easton EC90 crankset made it easy to build 1x and 2x drivetrains.
  • On the Force 1, SRAM hydraulic brakes modulated well.

3 reasons not to buy

  • Some rides begged a bigger range than that offered by the 11-32 cassette.
  • Versatile touches made the Threshold heavier than the competition.
  • The optional chain-catcher had a tendency to collect mud.

Bottom line

Experts said no upgrades were needed on a new Carbon Force 1 Threshold. This rig’s versatility made it much more than just a cyclocross rig. It served as a capable gravel and road bike too. Other models came with Aluminum frames and a Carbon fork. The single-speed aluminum version is a lightweight, low-maintenance thrasher that will see you across the roughest city streets and onto forest roads.

Expert Reviews

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2018 Norco Threshold C Force 1 Review

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…awesome acceleration and balanced handling… as a mechanic, I was left empty-handed in the complaints department… certainly head and shoulders above any of the other race-worthy models providing fender mounts…

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
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Norco Threshold C Force 1 Review

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The bike comes stock with an excellent build… most people in Canada with a ‘cross bike will race every so often in the spring and the fall but the rest of the year they require an off-road bike for flowy singletrack, gravel or even set up with road tires… the Threshold allows you to do all that.

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