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    Category
    GravelGravel
    Weight
    21.6 lbs
    5.6
    3.0
    CarbonAluminum
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 800, 105Apex
    Drivetrain
    2 × 111 × 11
    Brand Site

    norco.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Norco Section C3 is a carbon 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
    2020 Section C3
    2025 Checkpoint ALR 4
    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)

    39 mph

    2020 Section C3

    31 mph

    2025 Checkpoint ALR 4

    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

    High-Modulus Carbon

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    300 Series Alpha Aluminum, tapered head tube, Internal cable routing, 3S chain keeper, T47 BB, rack and fender mounts, integrated frame bag mounts, flat mount disc, 142x12mm thru axle

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    High-Modulus Carbon

    Checkpoint, full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, rack mounts, fender mounts, flat mount disc, 12x100mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Praxis M30 PressFit BB386

    SRAM DUB, T47 threaded, internal bearing

    Headset

    FSA Orbit No. 42

    Stem

    Norco SL Aluminum

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 90mm length; Size: 61, Bontrager Elite, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 100mm length

    Handlebar

    Norco Aero All Road Aluminum, 10 deg Flare

    Size: 49, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 38cm width; Size: 52, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 40cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 42cm width; Size: 58, 61, Bontrager Elite Gravel, 44cm width

    Saddle

    Norco SL Race Chromo Rails

    Size: 49, 52, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 155mm width; Size: 54, 56, 58, 61, Bontrager Verse Comp, steel rails, 145mm width

    Seatpost

    Norco SL Aluminum

    Bontrager alloy, 27.2mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX RD-RX810

    SRAM Apex 1, long cage, 42T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano 105 FD-R7000

    Crank

    Praxis Alba 50/34T

    Size: 49, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 165mm length; Size: 52, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 170mm length; Size: 54, 56, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 172.5mm length; Size: 58, 61, SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Rear: Shimano 105 ST-R7020 11 speed, Front: Shimano 105 ST-R7020 2 speed

    SRAM Apex, 11 speed

    Cassette

    Shimano 105 CS-R7000 11-32T

    SRAM PG-1130, 11-42, 11 speed

    Chain

    KMC X11

    SRAM PC-1130, 11 speed

    Brakes

    Front: Shimano 105 BR-R7020 Hydraulic Disc, Rear: Shimano 105 BR-R7020 Hydraulic Disc

    Tektro C550 mechanical disc brake, dual piston, flat mount

    Brake Levers

    Shimano 105 ST-R7020 Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alex ATD560 Tubeless Ready - Black

    Bontrager Paradigm, Tubeless Ready, 24-hole, 21mm width, Presta valve

    Spokes

    14g stainless steel, black

    Front Hub

    Sealed Bearing 12x100mm TA

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, 100x12mm thru axle

    Rear Hub

    Sealed Bearing, Alloy Freehub 12x142mm TA

    Bontrager alloy, sealed bearing, centerlock disc, Shimano 11-speed freehub, 142x12mm thru axle

    Tires

    Front: Hutchinson Sector 700x32c, Folding, Tubeless Ready, Rear: Hutchinson Sector 700x32c, Folding, Tubeless Ready

    Bontrager GR1 Team Issue, Tubeless Ready, Inner Strength casing, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x40mm

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro, centerlock, 160mm

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