The Norco Search XR C Gravel Bike is built for adventure and heading off-road with drop bars and a high-end carbon frame. Capability starts with the High-modulus Carbon frame with internal cable routing and a geometry that balances off-road performance with comfort thanks to a longer and slacker design. The lightweight carbon frame is big on compliance as the fatiguing vibrations are damped by curved and ovalised seatstays, bent chainstays, thinned seat tube and top tube, and optimised fork blade design. Everything just clicks with this bike to create a versatile ride, with a mid-modulus carbon fork, front & rear thru-axles, BB shell, oversize downtube, and chainstays for lateral stiffness which ensures maximum power transfer and control on rough surfaces.

One of the highlights of this bike is the gravel-specific 2x11 speed Shimano GRX drivetrain which gives you crisp and reliable shifting on every surface. Matched with Shimano GRX 400 Hydraulic Disc Brakes for confidence-inspiring control which performs in all conditions which is perfect for gravel riding. The WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 Rims are light and durable so you can push your limits off-road. The finishing touch is the Selle Royal Vivo Saddle which combines comfort and performance concepts for the ultimate ride. The Norco Search XR C Gravel Bike is the top-of-the-range Search thanks to its incredible carbon frame and spec which is built to perform off-road at an incredibly high level.

Features

Search Carbon Frame: The Search XR's lightweight carbon frame features size-scaled tubing that tunes frame compliance to the needs of every rider. Fatiguing vibrations are damped by curved and ovalized seatstays, bent chainstays, thinned seat tube and top tube, and optimized fork blade design.

Built for Adventure: Designed to excel on rougher surfaces, Search XR geometry is a little slacker and longer than conventional road bikes for a confident ride.

Versatility & Power Transfer: Front and rear thru-axles, oversized downtube, BB shell and chainstays deliver lateral stiffness for maximum power transfer and control over rough terrain.

Internal Routing: Internal cable routing with adaptable port covers keeps cables tight and secure and prevents water from entering the frame. The Search XR is also compatible with a wide range of configurations such as 1x or 2x drivetrains.

Tyre Clearance: Generous tyre clearance lets you customize your Search XR to the type of ride that best suits you" or the ride your planning on any given day. Larger tyres provide more comfort and control on paved surfaces" and greater traction on off-road or gravel excursions. See Geo Chart for tyre clearance details.