Norco Search A CUES
Norco Search A CUES (2025), Adventure Ready Gravel Performer
Overview
Meet your all-terrain companion. The 2025 Norco Search A CUES blends rugged versatility with refined performance, built to roam singletrack, gravel, city streets, or wherever your next ride leads. Balanced geometry, smart mounting options, and dependable components make this a true do-it-all gravel bike.
Key Features & Benefits
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Modern gravel geometry — A taller head tube, slacker head angle, and extended reach offer confident handling on rough terrain while maintaining agility on faster sections.
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Lightweight yet tough frame — The butted aluminum frame delivers an ideal mix of strength and low weight, with smooth welds for a clean finish.
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Carbon fork with adventure mounts — A 51 mm offset carbon fork includes mounts for racks, fenders, and gear cages, ready for touring and bikepacking.
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Shimano CUES 2×10 drivetrain — Smooth, reliable shifting with a wide range of gears, great for steep climbs and fast flats alike.
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Hydraulic disc brakes — Shimano CUES hydraulic brakes with 160 mm rotors offer consistent stopping power in all weather and terrain.
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Generous tire clearance — Fits up to 50c tires for excellent adaptability between pavement and off-road trails.
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Plenty of mounting points — Top tube bag mounts, triple bottle cage mounts, and full fender compatibility make it easy to outfit for long-distance rides.
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Maintenance-friendly design — Fully guided internal cable routing and a threaded bottom bracket make servicing simple and hassle-free.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty — Ride confidently knowing the frame and fork are backed by Norco’s No Other Way Lifetime Warranty.
Spec Highlights
| Component | Description |
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| Frame | Butted aluminum with smooth welds |
| Fork | Carbon, 51 mm offset, 12×100 mm thru-axle |
| Shifters | Shimano CUES ST-U6030 (2×10) |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano CUES FD-U6030 |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES RD-U6020 |
| Crankset | 46-32T |
| Cassette | 11–39T |
| Brakes | Shimano CUES BR-U6030 hydraulic disc |
| Rotors | 160 mm front and rear |
| Wheels | WTB ST i25 TCS 2.0 Rims, thru-axle hubs |
| Tires | Schwalbe G-One Allround Comp, 700×40c |
| Handlebar | Norco Super Flare Aluminum |
| Stem | Norco SL Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Royale SRX Gravel, 148 mm |
| Sizes Available | S1 through S5 (approx. 5'1" to 6'5") |
Ride Impressions
Whether you're crushing gravel miles, commuting to work, or heading out on a weekend bikepacking trip, the Search A CUES handles it all with confidence. Its stable geometry, smooth ride feel, and capable components make it a great choice for riders who want one bike to do it all.
Perfect For:
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Gravel explorers and off-road adventurers
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Multi-day bikepackers needing lots of mounts
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Riders looking for a rugged and versatile all-rounder
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Commuters who want a fast, capable, and low-maintenance bike
