Our Swap to Alpina Spokes A Closer Look at Spoke Choice At NOBL, building the best wheels means obsessing over every detail. While our carbon layup innovation is core to what we do, we apply the same level of scrutiny and rigorous standards to the spokes, hubs, and...
Can Rémy build his own wheels? teaching a pro rider the secrets of wheelbuilding What happens when we invite Rémy Métailler to stop by the NOBL Wheels HQ in Cumberland, BC? We get him to trade trails for a truing stand and learn how to build the custom carbon wheels...
Hookless vs. Clincher rims Hookless has long been the standard for mountain bike rims, and in recent years, has also started to make waves in the gravel and even road scenes, in part to follow the trend towards wider tires. But are they safe? Will my tires stay on? Is...
How to choose between our most popular MTB rims The choice doesn’t have to be so hard! Striking the right balance is key: you need rims that can tackle any unexpected riding scenario while being perfectly tailored to your bike, riding style, and goals, enhancing...
6 Reasons to upgrade to Carbon Why Your Next Wheelset Needs to Be Carbon If you’re thinking about upgrading your bike, the wheels are a great place to start! Wheels not only add or save a significant amount of weight, but they also have a massive impact on the feeling...
Dean Tennant Rides Sooke’s No Fall Zone The Sooke Flow Line falls firmly into the double black feature category. This old piece of concrete pipe was originally used to transport water from Sooke all the way to Victoria, about 38km (23 miles) away. While you can’t ride...
