2021 Norco
Search XR Flat Bar
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
| MSRP | $1,299 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'6"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Oct 2020
Want a gravel bike with suspension? The Norco Search XR A Suspension is one of the first to use the SR Suntour GVX Fork!
Mar 2020 · Philipp Schwab
The Search XR C2 is Norco’s take on a do-it-all bike, meant to excel in every discipline from gravel to commuting and bikepacking. Will this bike make the fleet in your garage redundant? Read on for all the details.
Very stable and composed
Dropper seat post
Stiff frame capable of hauling heavy loads
Numerous bosses and attachment points
Lack of agility and acceleration
Mediocre comfort
Chainring is too big for long climbs and bikepacking
Aug 2019 · Simon Withers
Not wowed by the looks, but a lovely and plush steel and wide-tyred all-rounder
Well kitted out for all sorts of adventures, good gears and an excellent ride over poor surfaces both on and off-road
Slightly lower top gear than a road bike
Mechanical rather than hydraulic disc
Sep 2018 · Troy Templin
Canadian character and purpose brings a dose of dirt-worthy readiness
Apr 2018 · Matt Wikstrom
Norco has been in the bike business for over fifty years, however there are some markets that are still unfamiliar with the brand despite the extensive catalogue of offerings and wide range of appeal. But if Norco has a strength, then it surely lies with its off-road bikes. The Search XR is Norco’s new gravel […]
Feb 2018
We review the 2018 Norco Search XR Carbon Ultegra, the latest gravel weapon from Norco. With sleek looks that disguise its abilities as a multi-day adventure machine, we were very impressed by its versatility, practicality and finish. Read the full review.
A good looking adventure sled.
Confident, stable handling without feeling dull.
Plenty of tyre clearance.
Great spec at a good price.
Our butt and the Norco's saddle were at war.
Jan 2018 · Miles Arbour
We took the Norco Search XR Carbon on rugged desert tracks and beyond to see what a top-of-the-line ‘adventure-road’ bike can do. Here's the review...
PF86 Press-fit bottom brackets will likely be a gripe for many people interested in this bike, but we had no problems.
3 bolt anything cage mount in the main triangle is of little use due to the small triangle, would have been nice to see those on the downtube.
Gearing might be a little high for some loaded up for bikepacking, so a chainring swap or cassette expander may be needed.
Dropper post is slightly awkward to use with the longer, stock stem.
Not cheap. Although I do think you get what you pay for, and that includes a drop-bar bike capable of taking on most types of terrain right out of the box. Check out the XR Steel and XR Carbon Apex models for cheaper alternatives.
A bit sluggish on pavement without pumping up to a higher pressure, as expected for 650b x 2.1” tires.
| Frame | Butted X6 Aluminum BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 42c Color: Blue / Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Search XR Carbon |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed Bearing PF86 |
| Headset | Integrated Sealed Bearing |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Handlebar | Aluminum, 620mm (50, 53), 640mm (55, 58, 60), 15mm Rise |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Vivo, Mag Rails |
| Seatpost | Aluminum, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | City |
| Grips | Lock On Grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore SL-M5100 |
|---|---|
| Crank | Alloy 2 Piece Narrow Wide, 40T, 170mm (50.5), 172.5mm (53, 55.5), 175mm (58, 60.5) |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M5100 11spd |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro HD-R280 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Tektro HD-R280 Hydraulic Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro 3-Finger Hydraulic, Reach Adjust |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 32H, 650b (45.5, 48), 700c (50.5-60.5) |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Alloy 12x100mm, 6 Bolt |
| Rear Hub | Alloy 12x142mm, HG, 6 Bolt |
| Tires | Front: Vittoria Terreno Dry 38mm, Rear: Vittoria Terreno Dry 38mm |
| Disc Rotors | Tektro 160mm |
Last updated November 12
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