Singletrack, dirt roads, city parks, even the most remote back country trails.

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.

Details

  • Progressive and confidence-inspiring.
  • Easy-Access Downtube Storage
  • A lightweight frame with options. 
  • Updated features for easy wrenching.
  • More traction, when you want it.
  • Versatile mount options.
  • No Other Way Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Norco

Search C Apex XPLR

$3,499.00
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SKU: 0400616854

Singletrack, dirt roads, city parks, even the most remote back country trails.

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.

Details

  • Progressive and confidence-inspiring.
  • Easy-Access Downtube Storage
  • A lightweight frame with options. 
  • Updated features for easy wrenching.
  • More traction, when you want it.
  • Versatile mount options.
  • No Other Way Limited Lifetime Warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS

Frameset

  • Frame: Search Carbon w/ DT Storage, UDH Compatible
  • Fork: Search Carbon, 51mm Offset, 12x100mm TA

Drivetrain

  • Rear Shifter: SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur, 12sp
  • Front Shifter: SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System
  • Crankset: SRAM Apex D1 40T, 47.5CL, 170mm
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM Dub BSA 68 Road Wide
  • Cassette: SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11-44T, 12sp
  • Chain: SRAM Apex, 118L

Brakes

  • Front Brake: SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System
  • Front Brake Rotor: SRAM Paceline, 160mm, C-lock
  • Rear Brake: SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System
  • Rear Brake Rotor: SRAM Paceline, 160mm, C-lock
  • Brake Levers: SRAM Apex AXS HRD Shift-Brake System

Components

  • Handlebar: Norco Super Flare Aluminum Compact, 40cm (S1, S2) - 42cm (S3) - 44cm (S4) - 46cm (S5), 16 Degree
  • Stem: Norco SL Alloy 70mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp
  • Seatpost: Norco Alloy, 27.2mm, 0Deg Offset, 350mm length
  • Headset: FSA Integrated Sealed Bearings No. 42; Tapered 1-1/8" - 1.5" (IS42/28.6 | IS52/40)
  • Saddle: Selle Royale SRX Gravel, 148mm
  • Grips: Griptacular Shockproof Tape 3mm
  • Seatpost Clamp: Norco Aluminum, 31.8mm ID

Wheels

  • Front Hub: Shimano HB-TC500, 12x100mm, 28H
  • Rear Hub: Shimano FH-TC500, 12x142mm, HG, 28H
  • Rims: WTB Alloy ST i25 2.0, 28h, 25mm ID
  • Front Tire: Schwalbe G-One All Round, Race Guard, 700x45c
  • Rear Tire: Schwalbe G-One All Round, Race Guard, 700x45c
  • Spokes/Nipples: Double Butted, Black Alloy
  • Valves: WTB TCS Tubeless Valve, Brass
  • Sealant: WTB TCS Tubeless Tire Sealant, 8oz/236ml
  • Rim Tape: WTB TCS 2.0 Solid Strip

Weight

  • Weight: 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)
  • Weight Size: S3
Please Note: Product images are for illustrative purposes only. Manufacturers occasionaly make updates to components, specifications, and finishes, meaning the actual bike you receive may vary slightly from the photos. However, any substituted parts will always be of like or better quality. If you have any questions about specific components, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team so we can get you the most up-to-date info on our current stock.
GEOMETRY
Reach 700c 1385 2400 3415 4430 5445
Stack 700c 1554 2564 3587 4611 5634
Head Tube Angle 700c 169.5 269.5 369.5 469.5 569.5
Fork Offset 700c 151 251 351 451 551
Seat Tube Length 700c 1440 2475 3510 4545 5580
Effective Seat Tube Angle 700c 174.5 274.25 374 473.75 573.5
Rear Centre Length 700c 1425 2425 3427.5 4430 5430
Bottom Bracket Drop 700c 175 275 375 475 575
Bottom Bracket Height 700c 1285 2285 3285 4285 5285
Horizontal Top Tube 700c 1539 2559 3583 4608 5633
Wheelbase 700c 11037 21056 31082 41108 51132
Standover 700c 1691 2725 3758 4791 5824
Head Tube Length 700c 1100 2110 3135 4160 5185
Trail 700c 180 280 380 480 580
Maximum Post Insertion 700c 1210 2240 3290 4290 5290
Stem Length 700c 170 270 370 470 570
Crank Length 700c 1165 2170 3170 4172.5 5172.5
Tire Size 700c 140c — 50c 240c — 50c 340c — 50c 440c — 50c 540c — 50c
Water Bottle Compatible 700c 13 x 750 mL 23 x 750 mL 33 x 750 mL 43 x 750 mL 53 x 750 mL

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