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Singletrack, dirt roads, city parks, even the most remote back country trails – are you roaming or racing? Search C Apex XPLR is ready for your next gravel adventure with modern gravel geo, a lightweight full carbon frame featuring Norco's proprietary downtube storage, SRAM Apex XPLR drivetrain, tire clearance up to 50c, and full-coverage fender and toptube bag mounts.
Search C Apex XPLR features new-school gravel geo fit for a fast, lively, confident ride on any terrain. With a taller headtube, slacker head angle, and longer reach, it’s more stable on rough terrain and ready to tackle steeper grades with ease.
The updated, longer fork adds stability and the new geometry is compatible with suspension forks if you want to add some extra cushion. The frame is UDH compatible and supports fitments for all the latest wide range 1x drivetrain technologies. Fully guided cable routing and a fully threaded BSA bottom bracket makes maintenance a breeze.
GRAVEL
Roaming or Racing. Adventure isn’t where you go, it’s how you get there. Search – all day comfort combined with unparalleled performance. Singletrack, dirt roads, city parks, even the most remote back country trails – are you roaming or racing? The updated Search Carbon is ready for your next gravel adventure with a modernized lightweight carbon frame featuring Norco’s proprietary downtube storage for all your goodies and gear to get you there.
MODERN GRAVEL GEO
Progressive and confidence-inspiring. Search Carbon features new-school gravel geo fit for a fast, lively, confident ride on any terrain. With a taller headtube, slacker head angle, and longer reach, it’s more stable on rough terrain and ready to tackle steeper grades with ease.
EASY-ACCESS DOWNTUBE STORAGE
Carry everything you could need. Snacks, tools, layers and survival staples are vital for any adventure. The lightweight carbon frame features downtube storage with two storage bags for all your emergency essentials and a serious stash of gummy bears. The storage handle is CNC-machined aluminum for durability.
CARBON FORK, SUSPENSION READY
A lightweight frame with options. The updated, longer fork adds stability and is compatible with suspension forks if you want to add some extra cushion. The frame is UDH compatible and supports fitments for all the latest wide range 1x drivetrain technologies.
SIMPLIFIED MAINTENANCE
Updated features for easy wrenching. Fully guided cable routing and a fully threaded BSA bottom bracket makes maintenance a breeze and cuts down on the amount of time your bike is in the shop. Simply push the cable in one side, and it comes out the other in seconds. Jarrad Connolly walks us through the new Search, going over updated features and details that make this our favourite gravel bike yet.
WIDER TIRE CLEARANCE
More traction, when you want it. With a huge tire clearance, Search Carbon is spec’d with 45c tires and accommodates up to 700 x 50c to fit with loads of mud and gravel on even the gnarliest roads. A custom integrated, low-profile front fender will keep you clean and clear.
FENDER AND BAG MOUNTS
Versatile mount options. Search Carbon has integrated mounts for full-coverage fenders and adventure-ready accessories. When the world gets wet commuting or training, throw on full-coverage fenders with your fav 45c's. Get ready for epic rides or races with upper and lower top tube mounts to carry snacks, a pump, tools, or anything else you may need right on your frame.
Frameset
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FRAME |
Search Carbon w/ DT Storage, UDH Compatible |
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FORK |
Search Carbon, 51mm Offset, 12x100mm TA |
Drivetrain
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REAR SHIFTER |
SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System |
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REAR DERAILLEUR |
SRAM Apex XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur, 12sp |
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FRONT SHIFTER |
SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System |
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CRANKSET |
SRAM Apex D1 40T, 47.5CL, 170mm |
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BOTTOM BRACKET |
SRAM Dub BSA 68 Road Wide |
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CASSETTE |
SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44T, 12sp |
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CHAIN |
SRAM Apex, 118L |
Brakes
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FRONT BRAKE |
SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System |
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FRONT BRAKE ROTOR |
SRAM Paceline, 160mm, C-lock |
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REAR BRAKE |
SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System |
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REAR BRAKE ROTOR |
SRAM Paceline, 160mm, C-lock |
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BRAKE LEVERS |
SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System |
Components
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HANDLEBAR |
Norco Super Flare Aluminum Compact, 40cm (S1,S2) - 42cm (S3) - 44cm (S4) - 46cm (S5), 16 Degree |
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STEM |
Norco SL Alloy 70mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp |
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SEATPOST |
Norco Alloy, 27.2mm, 0Deg Offset, 350mm length |
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HEADSET |
FSA Integrated Sealed Bearings No. 42 ; Tapered 1-1/8" - 1.5" ( IS42/28.6 | IS52/40 ) |
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SADDLE |
Selle Royale SRX Gravel, 148mm |
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GRIPS |
Griptacular Shockproof Tape 3mm |
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SEATPOST CLAMP |
Norco Aluminum, 31.8mm ID |
Wheels
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FRONT HUB |
Shimano HB-TC500, 12x100mm, 28H |
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REAR HUB |
Shimano FH-TC500, 12x142mm, HG, 28H |
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RIMS |
WTB Alloy ST i25 2.0, 28h, 25mm ID |
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FRONT TIRE |
Schwalbe G-One All Round, Race Guard, 700x45c |
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REAR TIRE |
Schwalbe G-One All Round, Race Guard, 700x45c |
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SPOKES/NIPPLES |
Double Butted, Black Alloy |
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VALVES |
WTB TCS Tubeless Valve, Brass |
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SEALANT |
WTB TCS Tubeless Tire Sealant, 8oz/236ml |
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RIM TAPE |
WTB TCS 2.0 Solid Strip |
Weight
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WEIGHT |
9.5 kg (20.9 lbs) |
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WEIGHT SIZE |
S3 |
Additional Info
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ACCESSORIES |
Norco Storage Bag - Ocean-X Water Resistant |
Geometry
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Wheel Size |
700c |
700c |
700c |
700c |
700c |
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Reach |
385 |
400 |
415 |
430 |
445 |
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Stack |
554 |
564 |
587 |
611 |
634 |
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HTA |
Head Tube Angle |
69.5 |
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OS |
Fork Offset |
51 |
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ST |
Seat Tube Length |
440 |
475 |
510 |
545 |
580 |
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STA |
Effective Seat Tube Angle |
74.5 |
74.25 |
74 |
73.75 |
73.5 |
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RC |
Rear Centre Length |
425 |
427.5 |
430 |
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BB |
Bottom Bracket Drop |
75 |
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BBH |
Bottom Bracket Height |
285 |
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HTT |
Horizontal Top Tube |
539 |
559 |
583 |
608 |
633 |
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WB |
Wheelbase |
1037 |
1056 |
1082 |
1108 |
1132 |
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SOH |
Standover |
691 |
725 |
758 |
791 |
824 |
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HT |
Head Tube Length |
100 |
110 |
135 |
160 |
185 |
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Trail |
80 |
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Maximum Post Insertion |
210 |
240 |
290 |
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Stem Length |
70 |
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Crank Length |
165 |
170 |
172.5 |
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Tire Size |
40c — 50c |
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Water Bottle Compatible |
3 x 750 mL |
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