Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset 105, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Search Carbon
Suspension Fork
Search Carbon
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 RD-5800-GS 11spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 FD-5801 11spd
Shift Levers
Rear: Shimano SL-RS505 11spd w/Hydraulic Disc Brakes, Front: Shimano SL-RS505 2spd w/Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Cassette
Shimano 105 CS-5800 11spd 11-32T
Crank
Praxis Alba 48/32T
Bottom Bracket
Praxis M30
Chain
KMC X11
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy 15x100mm Thru-Axle 28h - Black
Rear Hub
Alloy 12x142mm Thru-Axle 28h - Black
Rims
WTB STP i19 - Tubeless Ready
Tires
Panaracer Gravelking 32c - 120tpi / Folding / Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-RS785 Hydraulic w/ 160mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano SL-RS505 Hydraulic
Cockpit
Stem
Norco SL Alloy - Black
Handlebar
Norco Flare - Black
Grips
Norco Super Griptacular w/Si Gel - Black
Headset
Angular Sealed Cartridge Bearings - Tapered
Seat
Saddle
Norco SL Race w/Chromo Rails - Black
Seatpost
Norco SL Composite 27.2mm - UD Carbon
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 45.5cm | 48cm | 50.5cm | 53cm | 55.5cm | 58cm | 60.5cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.437 mm | 1.445 mm | 1.469 mm | 1.495 mm | 1.521 mm | 1.537 mm | 1.568 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 280 mm | 272.5 mm | 272.5 mm | 275 mm | 275 mm | 277.5 mm | 277.5 mm |
| Front Center | 572 mm | 582 mm | 588 mm | 592 mm | 604 mm | 617 mm | 629 mm |
| Rake | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 48 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm | 49 mm |
| Trail | 72 mm | 70 mm | 67 mm | 63 mm | 60 mm | 59 mm | 57 mm |
| Stack | 516 mm | 529 mm | 545 mm | 562 mm | 584 mm | 604 mm | 627 mm |
| Reach | 359 mm | 366 mm | 371 mm | 376 mm | 384 mm | 393 mm | 400 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 498 mm | 510 mm | 525 mm | 542.5 mm | 560 mm | 577.5 mm | 595 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 74.75 ° | 74.25 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.25 ° | 73 ° | 72.75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 400 mm | 425 mm | 450 mm | 480 mm | 510 mm | 540 mm | 570 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.75 ° | 71.25 ° | 72 ° | 72.25 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.75 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 147.5 mm | 170 mm | 192.5 mm | 215 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 985 mm | 996 mm | 1002 mm | 1006 mm | 1019 mm | 1033 mm | 1045 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 75 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Standover Height | 708 mm | 720 mm | 737 mm | 763 mm | 785 mm | 808 mm | 833 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
Search C 105 belongs to the Norco Search model. Norco released 121 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Norco Search bikes models from 2018, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Norco Search A Claris 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 749$. Norco Search XR Force 1 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 4199$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Gravel bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Gravel bike is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 2499$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that Search C 105 price is 1.5% higher than the average cost of a Gravel bike.
Search C 105 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Search C 105 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Norco Search C 105 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.