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    MSRP
    $1,299$1,149
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    GravelGravel
    3.7
    3.7
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    42c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    DeoreDeore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    marinbikes.com

    Summary
    The Norco Search XR Flat Bar is an aluminum frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2022 Search XR Flat Bar
    2023 DSX 1
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    31 mph

    2022 Search XR Flat Bar

    33 mph

    2023 DSX 1

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Butted X6 Aluminum

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance42c

    ColorBlue / Grey

    Series 3 DSX, 6061 Aluminum, Tapered Head Tube, Relieved BB, Internal Cable Routing, Mudguard and Rack Mounts, Flat Mount Disc, 142x12mm Thru-Axle

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Tire Clearance42c

    ColorBlue / Grey

    Fork

    Search XR Carbon

    Marin Full Carbon w/ Tapered Steerer, 12mm Thru-Axle, Flat-Mount Disc, Fender Eyelets

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed Bearing PF86

    Sealed Cartridge

    Headset

    Integrated Sealed Bearing

    FSA No.42 ACB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings, 1 1/8” x 1 1/2”

    Stem

    Aluminum

    Marin 3D Forged Alloy

    Handlebar

    Aluminum, 620mm (50, 53), 640mm (55, 58, 60), 15mm Rise

    Marin Mini Riser

    Saddle

    Selle Royal Vivo, Mag Rails

    Marin DSX

    Seatpost

    Aluminum, 27.2mm

    Marin Alloy

    Pedals

    City

    Commute Platform

    Grips

    Lock On Grip

    Marin MTB

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100

    Shimano Deore 11-Speed

    Front Derailleur

    -

    Crank

    Alloy 2 Piece Narrow Wide, 40T, 170mm (50.5), 172.5mm (53, 55.5), 175mm (58, 60.5)

    Forged Aluminum, 42T Steel Narrow Wide Chainring

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M5100 11spd

    Shimano Deore 11-Speed

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M5100, 11-51T, 11 Speed

    SunRace 11-Speed, 11-51T

    Chain

    KMC X11

    KMC X11

    Brakes

    Front: Tektro HD-R280 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Tektro HD-R280 Hydraulic Disc

    Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro 3-Finger Hydraulic, Reach Adjust

    Tektro Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Marin Aluminum Double Wall, 21mm Inner, Disc Specific

    Front Hub

    Alloy 12x100mm, 6 Bolt

    Forged Aluminum, 100x12mm, Disc, 32H

    Rear Hub

    Alloy 12x142mm, HG, 6 Bolt

    Forged Aluminum Alloy, 142x12mm, Disc, 32H

    Tires

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

    WTB Riddler, 700Cx45mm

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro 160mm

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