NOBL Blog
BCBR Bike Check: Cory’s Kona Hei Hei CR
We built Cory Wallace the lightest TR35 wheels possible for his XC race season, and caught him after the 2025 BCBR in Cumberland to see them in action!
NOBL Tested: Our Swap to Alpina Spokes
Alpina Extralite spokes strike the ideal balance between weight, strength, and ride feel. With a double-butted 2.0/1.7/2.0 mm profile, they drop grams without compromising durability, and weigh just ~5.7g at 260mm.
What We Ride – Rachel’s Pivot Shuttle SL-AM
For her very first eMTB, Rachel chose a light and practical Pivot Shuttle SL-AM with components that enhance comfort and add just a bit of flair.
DUMBIDEA_BCBR24HRS_V3.xlsx : The BC Bike Race in 24 Hours
The legendary BC Bike Race: some may consider riding it at all to be a certain degree of “dumb”. But one NOBL staffer found a way to up the ante: all seven stages in under 24 hours.
What We Ride: Tess’s Commencal FRS
Bike park season is on, and Customer Service rep Tess’s new Commencal FRS primed and ready for laps, with custom 27.5″ TR38 wheels to match.
Vancouver Island Gravel: Local rider’s take
The Comox Valley may be best known for its singletrack, but also boasts world-class gravel riding. Local racer Cody Scott uses this backyard as his training grounds, and shows off the bike he built for it.
Rémy Métailler learns the secrets of wheelbuilding at NOBL HQ
We invited NOBL athlete Rémy Métailler to trade the trails for the trueing stand at NOBL HQ and learn how to build his own carbon wheels – step by step.
DT Swiss 350 DEG hubs: More for less
DT Swiss launches DEG technology in their 350 hub lineup with the 350 DEG: 72t ratchets bring high engagement to value-focused trail riders.
What We Ride – VANCAN’s Knolly Fugitive
Nic’s Dad Jean Blue frame is as cool as its name, and with this lighter-spec trail bike was asking for some lighter wheels!