2021 Norco Search XR Flat Bar
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes, priced at the low end of the Search XR model range.
| MSRP | $1,299 |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
| Tires | 38c |
| Tire Clearance | 42c |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
1 × 11 — 11 speed
Search XR Flat Bar
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August 2019
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September 2018
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April 2018
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February 2018
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January 2018
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| 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 |
| 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 | Tektro HD-R280 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 | Vittoria Terreno Dry 38mm |
| Disk Rotors | Tektro 160mm |