Norco Search A1 Apex — Gravel Bike

Search Butted Aluminum frame with smooth welds, UDH compatibility, and full-coverage fender, toptube bag, and water bottle mounts (3x bottle capacity)

SRAM Apex XPLR 1x drivetrain, 12-speed, with SRAM Apex D1 40T crankset and SRAM XPLR PG-1231 11-44T cassette

SRAM Apex HRD hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm SRAM Paceline rotors, front and rear

WTB ST i25 rims laced to Shimano sealed-bearing hubs, wrapped in WTB Riddler 700x45C tubeless-ready tires

Norco SL alloy stem and Norco Super Flare compact handlebar (width scales by frame size), Norco alloy seatpost

Search Carbon fork with adventure mounts, 51mm offset, and tire clearance up to 50c — also compatible with a suspension fork if you want extra cushion on rougher terrain

The Search A1 Apex suits a rider who wants one bike for a lot of different days — commuting into work one morning, then loading up bags for an overnight route on the KVR the next weekend. Its 1x SRAM Apex XPLR drivetrain and wide tire clearance make it equally at home on paved valley roads, hardpack rail trail, and looser backcountry gravel. It's a strong fit for someone stepping up from a road or hybrid bike who wants more versatility without jumping to a full mountain bike.

Our team at Fresh Air will help you find the right fit in-store at both Kelowna locations. Stop by to work with one of our experienced staff members, or call 250-763-3425.

Frame geometry and sizing details for the Norco Search A1 Apex are available on the Norco website. Norco offers the Search A1 Apex in SZ1 through SZ5. Our team at Fresh Air can help you find the right frame size based on your height, inseam, and riding style — come in to either Kelowna location and we'll get you dialled in.

Our team will get your contact points dialled in first — saddle height, reach, and stem length — so the Search A1 Apex's fit matches your riding style, whether that's fast valley loops or loaded touring days. We'll also set tire pressure to suit the WTB Riddler tread for the surfaces you ride most, from Okanagan Rail Trail hardpack to looser KVR gravel, and check that your SRAM Apex HRD shift-brake system is adjusted to your hands. If you're planning to run this bike with a bikepacking setup, we can walk through fender, bag, and bottle mount options using the frame's full complement of adventure mounts.

Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive), or book an appointment online.

What size Norco Search A1 Apex do I need?
Norco offers the Search A1 Apex in five sizes, SZ1 through SZ5, based on rider height. See the geometry chart above for exact ranges, or stop by either Fresh Air Kelowna location and our team will help confirm the right fit for your height and riding style.

Is the Norco Search A1 Apex right for the KVR or Okanagan Rail Trail?
Yes — with tire clearance up to 50c, a WTB Riddler 700x45C tire setup, and mounts for fenders and bikepacking bags, the Search A1 Apex is well suited to the hardpack and gravel sections of the KVR and Okanagan Rail Trail, as well as mixed-surface touring around Kelowna.

What tyre width and clearance does the Search A1 Apex support?
The Search A1 Apex ships with WTB Riddler 700x45C tires and supports clearance up to 50c, giving you room to size up for rougher terrain or run a narrower, faster-rolling tire for road-heavy rides.