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Search XR A2
An aluminum frame gravel bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,649| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 600, GRX 400 |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
5'2" – 5'6"
5'5" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'2"
6'0" – 6'5"
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Summary
The Norco Search gravel bike family is praised for its versatility and adventure-ready builds, with models featuring unique geometry and suspension options like the SR Suntour GVX fork. It excels in stability and comfort over rough surfaces, though some models may lack agility and comfort on tighter trails. The bike's comprehensive kit and attachment points make it ideal for bikepacking and commuting.
Versatile and adventure-ready builds
Stable and comfortable over rough surfaces
Comprehensive kit with numerous attachment points for bikepacking
Unique geometry accommodating suspension forks
Lacks agility in tight and winding trails
Mediocre comfort with little frame flex
Some models have a chainring too big for long climbs
Norco has quietly introduced some new gravel options
BikerumorThis Norco proves why you should consider an adventure-cum-gravel bike for the daily ride.
BikeRadarThe Norco Search XR C2 is just the bike for the job. It encourages you to stray from the most worn lines, to try out the straight line instead and just fly over all obstacles in your path.
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Oct 2020 · Zach Overholt
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
| Frame | Butted X6 Aluminum BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 42c Color: Green / Green |
|---|---|
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Norco Griptacular Shockproof Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX400 Shadow RD+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX FD-RX400 |
| Crank | Shimano GRX FC-RX600, 46/30T, 170mm (50.5), 172.5mm (53, 55.5), 175mm (58, 60.5) |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36T, 10 Speed |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro MD-C550 Dual-Piston Mechanical Disc, Rear: Tektro MD-C550 Dual-Piston Mechanical Disc Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 |
| 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 |
First added November 19
Last updated September 16
Not listed for 1,000 days