2027 Search A1

The Norco Search A1 is a modern gravel bike built for riders who want speed, confidence, and versatility across pavement, gravel roads, bikepacking routes, and backcountry adventures.

Designed with progressive gravel geometry, the Search A1 features a taller headtube, slacker head angle, and longer reach for a more stable and confidence-inspiring ride on rough terrain, steep climbs, and fast descents. Whether you're exploring dirt roads, city paths, or remote trails, this bike is built to handle it all.

The lightweight butted aluminum frame with smooth welds is paired with a full carbon fork featuring adventure mounts, giving you excellent ride quality while keeping the bike responsive and ready for loaded touring or everyday riding. It also offers generous tire clearance up to 50c, along with mounts for full fenders, top tube bags, and multiple water bottles.

Powered by a SRAM Apex XPLR 1x12 drivetrain, the Search A1 features a 40T crankset and an 11–44T cassette, delivering a wide gear range for climbing, gravel grinding, and long-distance adventure riding with simple, reliable shifting.

SRAM Apex hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear provide powerful stopping performance in all weather conditions, while WTB ST i25 tubeless-ready rims paired with WTB Riddler 700x45c tires offer excellent traction, comfort, and control across mixed surfaces.

With fully guided cable routing, a threaded BSA bottom bracket for easier maintenance, UDH compatibility, and suspension fork compatibility, the Search A1 is built for riders who want a high-performance gravel bike that is easy to maintain and ready for any adventure.

Specifications

Frame: Search Butted Aluminum with Smooth Welds
Fork: Search Carbon, 51mm Offset, 12x100mm Thru-Axle

Rear Shifter: SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur, 12-speed
Front Shifter: SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System
Crankset: SRAM Apex D1 40T
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA 68 Road Wide
Cassette: SRAM XPLR PG-1231, 11–44T, 12-speed
Chain: SRAM Apex, 118L

Front Brake: SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System
Front Rotor: SRAM Paceline, 160mm, Center Lock
Rear Brake: SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System
Rear Rotor: SRAM Paceline, 160mm, Center Lock
Brake Levers: SRAM Apex HRD Shift-Brake System

Handlebar: Norco Super Flare Aluminum Compact, 16° Flare
Stem: Norco SL Alloy, 70mm Length, 31.8mm Clamp
Seatpost: Norco Alloy, 27.2mm, 0° Offset, 350mm Length
Headset: Sealed Cartridge Bearings, Tapered 1-1/8" – 1.5"
Saddle: Selle Royale SRX Gravel, 148mm
Grips: Griptacular Shockproof Tape, 3mm
Seatpost Clamp: Norco Aluminum, 31.8mm ID

Front Hub: Shimano HB-TC500 Sealed Bearing, 12x100mm, 28H, Center Lock
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-TC500 Sealed Bearing, 12x142mm, HG, 28H, Center Lock
Rims: WTB ST i25 2.0, 28H, 25mm Internal Width
Front Tire: WTB Riddler 700x45C, TCS, 60TPI
Rear Tire: WTB Riddler 700x45C, TCS, 60TPI

Specifications subject to change without notice.

General Height Guide

Size 1 → Approx. 5'2" to 5'5"
Size 2 → Approx. 5'4" to 5'8"
Size 3 → Approx. 5'7" to 5'11"
Size 4 → Approx. 5'10" to 6'2"
Size 5 → Approx. 6'1" to 6'5"+