Norco Search XR S2

Description

The Norco Search XR S2 is an adventure seeker that blurs the lines between mountain and road, pushing the limits of what you’d expect from a drop bar bike.

The light, Reynolds air-hardened, back-tempered chromoly steel frame and mid-modulus carbon fork offer agile stability, efficient pedaling, and comfortable vertical compliance and classic style. With generous tire clearance (45mm/42mm with fenders), rack, fender and bottle mounts, and a comfortably quick rider compartment, the Search XR S2 allows you to explore singletrack trails, tackle a gravel loop, or head out for an extended bike-packing excursion. ​

This is the first bike we’ve seen with Shimano’s new GRX groupset – melding the best from road and MTB into an amazing solution for any conditions.  A few different models are available, but we think this steel framed beast is the pick of the litter.

With Shimano thru-axle hubs, WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0 tubeless-ready rims and ultra-wide range Shimano GRX 20 speed gravel group, the Search XR S2 is ready to take on whatever adventure you’re up for. Its external cable routing makes for quick, easy service when the opportunity arises.

 

FRAMESET

FRAME Reynolds 725 Chromoly Steel

FORK Mid-Modulus Carbon

HEADSET FSA 44mm Cartridge Bearing

 

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR Shimano GRX FD-RX400

REAR DERAILLEUR Shimano GRX RD-RX400

CASSETTE Shimano CS-HG50-10 11-36T

CHAIN KMC X10

CRANKSET Shimano GRX FC-RX600 46/30T

BOTTOM BRACKET Shimano BB-RS500 PressFit BB86

SHIFTER FRONT Shimano GRX ST-RX400 2 speed

SHIFTER REAR Shimano GRX ST-RX400 10 speed

 

COMPONENTS

HANDLEBAR Norco Super Flare Aluminum, 16deg Flare

STEM Norco SL Aluminum – Custom Painted

SEAT POST Norco SL Aluminum

SEAT POST CLAMP Aluminum

SADDLE Norco SL Race, Cromo Rails

FRONT BRAKE Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc

REAR BRAKE Shimano GRX BR-RX400 Hydraulic Disc

BRAKE LEVERS Shimano GRX RX400 Hydraulic

BAR TAPE Norco Griptacular Shockproof

 

WHEELS

FRONT HUB Shimano HB-RS470 12x100mm TA

REAR HUB Shimano FH-RS470 12x142mm TA

SPOKES/NIPPLES Sapim Race Butted, Black, Black Brass Nipples

RIMS WTB ST Light i23 TCS 2.0, Black, Tubeless Ready

FRONT TYRE WTB Resolute TCS 700x42c, Tubeless Compatible System, Tanwall

REAR TYRE WTB Resolute TCS 700x42c, Tubeless Compatible System, Tanwall

REAR HUB SKEWER Tooled 12x142mm TA

FRONT HUB SKEWER Tooled 12x100mm TA