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Search A1 Gen 3
An aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
Manufacturer Price
$2,149| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Apex XPLR |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
5'0" – 5'5"
5'4" – 5'8"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
Aug 2025 · By Logan Watts
The all-new Norco Search Carbon is a gravel bike with a little extra backbone. Find our full Norco Search review and ride impressions here…
Geometry balances fast and light with stability
Long front-center and short stem gives it mountain bike vibes, but it’s still quick and nimble
Very confident descender for this style of bike
Excellent traction in the corners and climbing
Thoughtfully designed frame with clever features like the integrated front fender
In-frame storage is even better for gravel bikes!
Comfortable on all forms of gravel, from chunky doubletrack to the smooth stuff
More mounts would be nice, such as options for a small front/rando-style rack
A little more tire clearance would be welcome (52mm + room for mud would be a great option for this bike)
Rubber downtube protector started delaminating
27.2mm seatpost spec is limiting
Apr 2025 · Alvin Holbrook
The Norco Search gravel bike gets far more slack geometry, long trail, and big tire clearance. We got our first look from Sea Otter Classic.
| Frame | Search Butted Aluminum w/Smooth Welds BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 50c Color: Dark Maroon Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | Search Carbon, 51mm Offset, 12x100mm TA |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Dub BSA 68 Road Wide |
| Headset | Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Tapered 1-1/8" - 1.5" ( IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 ) |
| Stem | Norco SL Alloy 70mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp |
| Handlebar | Norco Super Flare Aluminum Compact, 40cm (S1,S2) - 42cm (S3) - 44cm (S4) - 46cm (S5), 16 Degree |
| Saddle | Selle Royale SRX Gravel, 148mm |
| Seatpost | Norco Alloy, 27.2mm, 0Deg Offset, 350mm length Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Griptacular Shockproof Tape 3mm |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur, 12sp |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Apex D1 40T, 47.5CL, 165mm (S1,S2) - 170mm (S3,S4) -172.5 (S5) |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44T, 12sp |
| Chain | SRAM Apex, 118L |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System, Rear: SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System |
| Rims | WTB ST i25 2.0, 28h, 25mm ID |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Shimano HB-TC500 Sealed Bearing, 12x100mm, 28H, C-lock |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-TC500 Sealed Bearing, 12x142mm, HG, 28H, C-lock |
| Tires | Front: WTB Riddler 700x45C, TCS, 60tpi, Rear: WTB Riddler 700x45C, TCS, 60tpi |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Paceline, 160mm, C-lock |
First added March 7
Last updated June 20