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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1995 Norco Forza RX/100/Ultegra
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,199.00
- Sizes
- 51 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Polished
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Ride analysis
- Archive ID
- 34133
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Velopedia analysis
What the specifications mean
The 192% cassette range describes the available gearing more clearly than the component-group name alone. On the alloy frame, dents and hairline cracks around welds, pivots and heavily loaded junctions matter more than cosmetic scratches. 700C · 622 mm identifies the rim diameter, while tire width and available frame or fork clearance remain separate compatibility questions.
Gearing
192% cassette range
Calculated from the published 12–23-tooth sprocket span.
Frame material
Aluminum / alloy
Dents and cracking around welds, pivots and loaded junctions deserve attention.
Wheel standard
700C · 622 mm
The label fixes rim diameter, not tire width or available frame and fork clearance.
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
Historical launch-position context—not a current valuation or asking price.
Understand MSRP and market evidence →
Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameLook closely for dents and hairline cracks around welds, the head tube and bottom-bracket area. Cosmetic scratches matter less than a change in shape or a crack line.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 8-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 1995 Norco Forza RX/100/Ultegra · Road race & triathlon · Published sizes: 51 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 61 cm
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Kinesis USA · Aluminum, bonded, aero crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano RX-100 STI · Shifters: Shimano RX-100 STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano RX-100, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano 600 Ultegra · Crankset: Shimano 105 SC, 39/53 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic 195 · Hubs: Shimano RX-100 · Front tire: 700 x 20c Tioga Proline
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Shimano RX-100 · Handlebar: Hsin Lung AL-9 · Stem: Alico · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-248, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Vetta TT Tri-Shock · Pedals: Victor VP-333S
Before and during the test ride
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Interpretation based on the archived manufacturer specifications. Confirm exact fit and standards before ordering parts or performing service.
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Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Elan 3 |
| Fork | Kinesis USA |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, bonded, aero crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano RX-100 STI |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano RX-100 STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano RX-100, bottom-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 105 SC, 39/53 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-333S |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Shimano RX-100 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung AL-9 |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Alico |
| Saddle | Vetta TT Tri-Shock |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-248, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano RX-100 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 195 |
| Spokes | Stainless steel |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 20c Tioga Proline |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 570 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 74° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 990 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
Geometry interpretation
What this geometry means
Legacy reference geometry
Fit reference
The historical source lists a 570 mm top-tube length, but it does not identify which frame size this model-level reference describes or whether the historical field was measured horizontally. Treat it as an archival frame reference rather than a size-specific fit recommendation. Its 74° seat-tube angle describes the reference frame’s seat-line orientation. Actual seated position still depends on frame size, saddle height and fore-aft adjustment.
Handling tendencies
The 74° head angle points to relatively quick-steering steering geometry. Wheelbase is listed at 990 mm, but because the historical source does not identify frame size, it is retained as a model reference rather than used for a size-normalized handling conclusion. Fork offset is listed at 45 mm. Offset works with head angle and wheel size to determine trail, so it is useful steering evidence even though the archive does not provide enough information here to calculate trail reliably.
Period context
At 74°, the head angle sits toward the steeper end among road geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 74° seat angle is toward the steeper end among the same-period road references.
This is historical model-level reference geometry, not a known frame-size geometry table or a ride test. Frame size, rider proportions, cockpit setup, tires, suspension and components can materially change fit and handling.
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.