NOBL Blog
Brass vs Alloy Nipples
What’s the difference between brass and alloy nipples? Why are there two material types, and which one is better?! It’s a question as old as time, or at least as old as the bike wheel.
Microspline on a Road Hub?!
With Shimano’s release of their new gravel-oriented GRX 12 speed groupset, a lot of riders may be asking themselves “Do I really need to run a Microspline cassette?”
End of Season Wheel Care
After a long season of riding, it is important to do a full inspection of your wheels to ensure that they are still running at their full potential, and that they are ready to go for next season.
What We Ride – Rachel’s Yeti ARC Bike Check
Typically, I ride a bike from my husband’s collection, but found that shredding the roads and gentle walking trails within a 15km radius of my house doesn’t work when perched on an oversized frame set up for cross-country racing
On Our Way – VIBC
Founded in early 2022 and facilitated by Kelton Doraty, the VIBC attracts dozens of riders for every one of its campout events through prime bikepacking season here on Vancouver Island.
NOBL G2 – The Next Generation
These Generation 2 rims are the best-looking and toughest products we’ve ever made, and retain the exceptional quality and ride-feel that our customers have come to love.
BERD Spokes: A Quick Buyer’s Guide
Are you in the market for new spokes for your bike wheels? BERD spokes might be the right choice for you, but it's essential to evaluate...
What We Ride – Macky’s Custom Niner RKT Bike Check
Macky takes us through his custom Niner RKT build that he will be riding at BC Bike Race and the Downieville Classic.
What We Ride – Van Can’s Knolly Chilcotin Bike Check
Van Can (Nic Zilinski) chose the Chilcotin 167, because it’s a big, slack bike born to ride the North Shore!