Norco's 2019 Section comes in three flavours and all of them look delicious

Norco's 2019 Section comes in three flavours and all of them look delicious

Available in carbon, aluminium and steel, the new Section is a both a refined road speed machine and bump-eating endurance rig

The Rival 1x version is a looker!

Norco

Alex Evans

Published: December 12, 2018 at 4:00 pm
The Rival 1x version is a looker! - Norco
Whether it's road or gravel the Section looks like it's ready to shred - Norco
Available in steel, carbon or aluminium - Norco
Section A 105 Hydro Womens - Norco
Section A 105 Hydro - Norco
Section A 105 Mech Womens - Norco
Section A 105 Mech - Norco
Section A Tiagra Womens - Norco
Section A Tiagra - Norco
Section C 105 Womens - Norco
Section C 105 - Norco
Section C Rival - Norco
Section C Ultegra SL - Norco
Section C Ultegra Womens - Norco
Section C Ultegra - Norco
Section STL 105 - Norco
Section STL Ultegra - Norco

Norco’s new Section could be a one bike quiver for hardcore long-distance riders, speed freaks and everyone in between.

The new Section will come with the option of three different frame materials: high-modulus carbon fibre, Reynolds 725 steel and X6 aluminium. Available in sizes from 45.5cm to 63cm, the aluminium and carbon options share geometry figures.

The steel bikes are slightly different, but key stats such as wheelbase, reach and stack height work out the same across the sizes

While there are five dedicated women’s models there isn’t a steel women's-specific bike, although the steel frames do go down to a 48cm size.

Available in steel, carbon or aluminium - Norco

Prices start at $1,399 for the Tiagra base-spec Aluminium bike and rise to $4,499 for the top-of-the-line Ultegra carbon.

Norco has specced 12mm front and rear axles with an oversized head tube, down tube and chainstays that it claims will help with transmitting your pedalling power to the road and keep the bike both stiff and compliant.

There is space for up to 35mm tyres and the bike has mudguard mounts. Every model is equipped with disc brakes.

The Rival 1x version is a looker! - Norco

Norco Section geometry

Carbon and aluminium bikes

Array

Steel bikes

Array
Whether it's road or gravel the Section looks like it's ready to shred - Norco

Norco Section models and specs

Norco Section C Ultegra SL

Section C Ultegra SL - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020, FD-R8000 / RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Zayante Carbon DM, 50/34t
  • Wheels: Novatec R3 Carbon Disc / Hutchinson Sector 32mm / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8020, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors
  • $4,499

Norco Section C Rival

Section C Rival - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
  • Shifting: SRAM Rival, 1x11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 42t
  • Wheels: DT Swiss CR1600 Spline db 23 / Hutchinson Sector 35mm / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: SRAM Rival 1, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $3,699

Norco Section C Ultegra

Section C Ultegra - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020, FD-R8000/RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 50/34t
  • Wheels: DT Swiss E1800 Spline db 32 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $3,299

Norco Section C Ultegra Women's

Section C Ultegra Womens - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020, FD-R8000/RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 50/34t
  • Wheels: DT Swiss E1800 Spline db 32 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $3,299

Norco Section C 105

Section C 105 - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R700 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Alba, 50/34t
  • Wheels: Alex ATD560 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $2,799

Norco Section C 105 Women's

Section C 105 Womens - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Carbon, 12x142mm TA Dropouts
Fork Norco Section Carbon
  • Fork: 12x100mm TA, Carbon Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R7000 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Alba, 50/34t
  • Wheels: Alex ATD560 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $2,799

Norco Section STL Ultegra

Section STL Ultegra - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Reynolds 725 Chromoly Steel, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano ST-R8020, FD-R8000 / RD-R8000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Zayante DM, 50/34t
  • Wheels: DT Swiss E1800 Spline db 32 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano Ultegra BR-R8070, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $3,099

Norco Section STL 105

Section STL 105 - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Reynolds 725 Chromoly Steel, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano 105 ST/FD-R7000,RD-R7000-GS 11spd
  • Crankset: Praxis Alba, 50/34T
  • Wheels: Alex ATD560 / Hutchinson Sector 32c / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount 2-Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $2,249

Norco Section A 105 Hyrdo

Section A 105 Hydro - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA Dropouts
Fork Norco Section Carbon
  • Fork: 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R7000 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd

  • Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
  • Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $1,849

Norco Section A 105 Hyrdo Women's

Section A 105 Hydro Womens - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano 105 ST-R7020, FD-R7000 / RD-R7000-GS, 11spd

  • Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
  • Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Shimano 105 BR-R7020, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $1,849

Norco Section A 105 Mech

Section A 105 Mech - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano 105 ST / FD-R7000, RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
  • Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount 2-Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $1,549

Norco Section A 105 Mech Women's

Section C 105 Womens - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano 105 ST / FD-R7000, RD-R7000-GS, 11spd
  • Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 50/34t
  • Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: TRP Spyre-C Flat Mount 2-Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $1,549

Norco Section A Tiagra

Section A Tiagra - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano Tiagra ST / FD-R4700, RD-R4700-GS, 10spd
  • Crankset: Shimano Tiagra FC-4700, 50/34t
  • Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Tektro MD-C550 Dual Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $1,399

Norco Section A Tiagra Women's

Section A Tiagra Womens - Norco
  • Frame: Norco Section, Aluminum, 12x142mm TA dropouts
  • Fork: Norco Section Carbon Fork, 12x100mm TA, Aluminum / Steel Frame Specific
  • Shifting: Shimano Tiagra ST / FD-R4700, RD-R4700-GS, 10spd
  • Crankset: Shimano Tiagra FC-4700, 50/34t
  • Wheels: WTB SpeedDisc i19 / Schwalbe Durano 32c RaceGuard / tubeless ready
  • Brakes: Tektro MD-C550 Dual Piston, Mechanical Disc, 160mm rotors
  • $1,399

Alex Evans

Senior technical editor

Alex Evans is BikeRadar and MBUK’s senior mountain bike technical editor, as well as a regular on our podcast and YouTube channels. Working for BikeRadar and MBUK for nearly 10 years, Alex has been living and breathing mountain bikes since he was nine years old. Competing in his first downhill race aged 11, he went on to race in DH world cups and other international events across Europe – and even represented Great Britain at the downhill European Championships. Before moving back to the UK when he landed a job as MBUK’s features editor, Alex lived in the French Alpine mountain biking hotspot of Morzine for eight years. There, he clocked up an enormous amount of riding – and broke more bikes than he cares to remember. Alex now calls Scotland’s famously gnarly and gruelling trails of the Tweed Valley home, which is where he tests kit and bikes. While once a gravity racer, Alex now rides to the tops of his descents and feels most at home on an enduro bike or eMTB. He’s no stranger to flat-out efforts, however, and isn’t shy about donning Lycra to ride cross-country, or even competing in the occasional road hill climb event. Although he’s retired from official competition, he loves a challenge, especially when it comes to trying to top his local Strava leaderboards – just for fun, of course.

  • Height: 178cm
  • Bike size: Large/480mm reach
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