2022 Norco

Search XR A1

An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,099
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

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36 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
50.5cm

5'2" – 5'6"

53cm

5'5" – 5'9"

55.5cm

5'7" – 5'11"

58cm

5'10" – 6'2"

60.5cm

6'0" – 6'5"

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Reviews
Bikerumor
Norco Search XR A Suspension gravel bike finds a home for the new 50mm travel SR Suntour GVX fork

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!

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Norco Search XR C2 gravel bike on test - Canadian all-rounder or gravel specialist

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.

Highs
  • Very stable and composed

  • Dropper seat post

  • Stiff frame capable of hauling heavy loads

  • Numerous bosses and attachment points

Lows
  • Lack of agility and acceleration

  • Mediocre comfort

  • Chainring is too big for long climbs and bikepacking

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BikeRadar
Norco Search XR Apex 1 review

Aug 2019 · Simon Withers

Not wowed by the looks, but a lovely and plush steel and wide-tyred all-rounder

Highs
  • Well kitted out for all sorts of adventures, good gears and an excellent ride over poor surfaces both on and off-road

Lows
  • Slightly lower top gear than a road bike

  • Mechanical rather than hydraulic disc

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Specs
Build
Frame

Butted X6 Aluminum

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance42c

ColorOrange / Grey

Fork

Search XR Carbon

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-RS500 PF86

Headset

Integrated Sealed Bearing

Stem

Norco SL Aluminum

Handlebar

Norco Super Flare Aluminum, 16deg Flare, 42cm (45.5, 48, 50.5), 44cm (53, 55.5), 46cm (58, 60.5)

Saddle

Selle Royal Vivo, Mag Rails

Seatpost

Norco Aluminum, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Norco Griptacular Shockproof Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RD-RX810 Shadow RD+

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX FD-RX810

Crank

Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 46/30T, 170mm (50.5), 172.5mm (53, 55.5), 175mm (58, 60.5)

Shifters

Shimano GRX ST-RX600

Cassette

Shimano 105 CS-R7000, 11-34T, 11 Speed

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Front: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pads, Rear: Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc, Resin Pads

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano GRX RX600 Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 32H, 650b (45.5, 48), 700c (50.5-60.5)

Front Hub

Shimano HB-RS470, 12x100mm, Center Lock

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-RS470, 12x142mm, HG, Center Lock

Tires

Front: Vittoria Terreno Dry, 38mm, Rear: Vittoria Terreno Dry, 38mm

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT64, 160mm

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