Canadian brand Norco has a huge reputation from mountain biking and already produces some impressive road bikes too. Surely then, few companies are as well qualified to produce an adventure road bike – the Search.
In a game of top trumps this Norco would be a solid card – its carbon frame and fork, Ultegra/105 drivetrain and Shimano hydraulic brakes alone go a long way to justify the retail price. Another highlight is the cyclocross derived, tubeless-ready wheelset from Alex Rims, spinning on thru-axles of the same standard used for most mountain bikes right now (15mm Maxle front, 142x12mm rear).
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The Search is a great looking bike, and one that stands out from its competition
The compact frame of the Search leaves a lot of exposed seatpost – namely a skinny carbon own-brand item. Subtle mudguard mounts feature at each end and you'll find two water bottle mounts.
The frame uses Norco’s proprietary ArmorLite resin, which along with providing a stronger bond to the carbon itself, is also lighter and more impact resistant than a traditional resin. The finish and attention to detail of the frame is great, including the well thought out internal cable routing, and we think the graphics and paintwork bring something fresh to this segment. Our 58cm Search tipped the scales at 9.1kg / 20.1lbs complete.
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