Norco Search C Apex AXS — Gravel Bike

Frame: Search Carbon frame with integrated downtube storage and UDH compatibility, paired with a Search Carbon fork (51mm offset, 12x100mm thru-axle)

Drivetrain: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS wireless 1x12-speed with an 11–44T cassette and a 40T SRAM Apex D1 crankset

Brakes: SRAM Apex AXS HRD hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm SRAM Paceline rotors front and rear

Cockpit: Norco Super Flare aluminum compact handlebar, Norco SL alloy stem, and a Norco alloy seatpost

Standout feature: Easy-access downtube storage plus full-coverage fender, rack, and toptube bag mounts make this as ready for bikepacking as it is for a fast gravel loop

The Search C Apex AXS suits riders who want one bike that handles a fast gravel loop out toward the KVR one day and a loaded overnight bikepacking trip the next. Its wireless SRAM AXS shifting, generous tyre clearance, and integrated frame storage make it equally at home on smooth pavement, chunky doubletrack, or multi-day touring, without the fuss of cables or bolt-on bags.

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.

Our team will dial in your contact points — saddle height, reach, and cleat alignment if you're running clipless pedals — and set tyre pressure to match whether you're riding smooth rail trail or rougher backcountry gravel. We'll also walk you through the SRAM AXS app for checking battery status and customizing shift settings, and make sure the wireless drivetrain and downtube storage hatch are set up the way you want before you ride away. Drop into Fresh Air Pandosy (555 Groves Ave) or Fresh Air Dilworth (1656 Dilworth Drive), or book an appointment online.

Q: What size Norco Search C Apex AXS do I need?
Norco sizes the Search C Apex AXS from XS through XL. General sizing follows rider height, but frame reach and stack vary enough between sizes that we recommend checking the geometry chart (linked above) and coming in for a proper fit — our team can help you land on the right size in person.

Q: Is the Norco Search C Apex AXS right for the KVR or Okanagan Rail Trail?
Yes — the Search C Apex AXS's wide tyre clearance, stable gravel geometry, and integrated frame storage make it a great match for the KVR, the Okanagan Rail Trail, and mixed-surface touring out of Kelowna.

Q: What tyre width and clearance does the Search C Apex AXS support?
It comes specced with 700x45c Schwalbe G-One All Round tyres and has frame clearance up to 700x50c, giving you room to size up for looser or muddier conditions.