Sometimes it is hard to start a review when the product is so incredibly good.
Between not wanting to come off as biased or just being floored by how perfectly executed things are it can be surprisingly difficult. This is absolutely the case with the Norco Search XR carbon.
Under mostly sunny skies our group rolled along the fields and forests of eastern Henrico and Charles City counties. The Capital Trail is always the most pleasant way to head east and this day was no different.
"This past Saturday members of the Outpost Adventure Club and others loaded up their bikes and set out from the shop to embark on an overnight bike camping trip to Chippokes Plantation State Park."
"The Search from Norco redefines the entry-level road bike."
Sure, the basic materials are the same as your typical road bike. A light aluminum frame and a carbon fiber fork are almost always the starting point for road bikes in this price range.
The Marin Nicasio is the anti-entry level road bike. A chromoly frame and fork make for a much smoother ride than comparably priced aluminum frames. Clearance for a variety of tire sizes means the rider...
"As far as entry level “road” bikes go many of the options out there are pretty lacking. Harsh aluminum frames, poor clearance for larger tires, and rim brakes often make for a bike that really is only for pure road riding, yet at the same time hardly excels at it."
"Join the Outpost Adventure Club on August 18th for a semi-guided bike camping trip to Chippokes Plantation State Park in Surry, Virginia."
Chippokes is one of the best state parks in Central Virginia to camp at as a beginner or with the family. The park has high amenity camping and a few cabins. There is a sandy beach on the lower James that is easily accessed...
