2023 Norco
Search XR A1
An aluminum frame gravel bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$2,099| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | GRX 800, GRX 600 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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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
| Frame | Butted Aluminum, Smooth Welds BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Green / Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Full Carbon, Through Axle |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA BB386EVO for BSA |
| Headset | Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
| Stem | Norco SL Aluminum, 31.8mm Clamp, 70mm (49), 80mm (52), 90mm (55), 100mm (58), 110mm (61) |
| Handlebar | Norco Super Flare Aluminum, 16 Degree Flare, 40cm (49), 42cm (52), 44cm (55), 46cm (58, 61) |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Gravel with Cutout |
| Seatpost | Aluminum 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | City Resin |
| Grips | Griptacular Shockproof Tape |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX RD-RX810 Shadow RD+ |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX FD-RX810 |
| Crank | FSA Omega Modular 46/30 AGX+, 170mm (49, 52cm), 172.5mm (55, 58cm), 175mm (61cm) |
| Shifters | Shimano GRX ST-RX600 |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 CS-R7000, 11-34T, 11 Speed |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Front: Shimano GRX BR-RX400, Resin Pads, Rear: Shimano GRX BR-RX400, Resin Pads Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano GRX RX600 |
| Rims | Alloy Pinned, 28H, 23mm ID |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x100mm, 6 bolt |
| Rear Hub | Bear Pawls Sealed Bearing, 12x142mm, HG, 6 Bolt |
| Tires | Front: Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x40c Graphene 2.0, Rear: Vittoria Terreno Dry 700x40c Graphene 2.0 |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT66, 160mm |
Last updated April 27