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 and quality of your ride. But why opt for carbon rims? At NOBL, we are carbon rim experts, and here are our top six reasons why you should consider carbon rims as a wheelset upgrade:
1. Enhanced Stiffness and Precision Handling
Carbon wheels are known for their stiffness which leads to more responsive handling and provides better control and precision when navigating through chunky singletrack. The increased rigidity also means less energy is lost to wheel flex, making your ride more efficient and giving you an edge in competitive scenarios.
At the same time, too much stiffness can lead to an uncomfortable and harsh ride. This is why all NOBL rims are carefully balanced to ensure a good blend of stiffness and compliance out on the trail.
2. Rotational Weight Savings
This one is a no-brainer. Carbon fiber is inherently lighter than traditional rim materials like aluminum, resulting in a lighter rim. Compared to saving weight in the bike frame or even the hubs, saving rotational weight on your rims delivers significantly faster acceleration.
Because the rims rotate, this is also the type of weight savings you can really feel when pedaling your bike. Saving 300 grams in your rims will lead to a significantly lighter-feeling ride than removing weight from the hubs or frame.
3. Improved Ride Quality
Carbon fiber has fantastic vibration-damping properties that contribute to a softer ride feel and reduce fatigue over time. Think about the increased softness in handling you get when swapping from an alloy handlebar to a carbon bar; carbon rims offer very similar qualities!
Fatigue-reducing properties are a common priority for most cyclists, whether they’re racing gravel ultras or ripping the chunkiest of DH tracks.4. A Durable Investment
Despite their lightweight nature, carbon wheels are incredibly durable. Modern carbon rim layup technology is advanced, producing rims that can withstand significant impacts and stress, making them suitable for aggressive riding and rough trails. This durability ensures that your investment in a carbon wheelset will last for years. At NOBL, we bolster this commitment to durability with our Lifetime Warranty.
5. Aesthetic Appeal and Customization
Looks aren’t everything, but it’s hard to argue that the sleek, premium finish of carbon rims elevates the appearance of any ride. Our Sinewave rims’ eye-catching waved profile is a favourite, and there’s no denying the classy appeal of the smooth sidewalls of our Legacy series, either.
If you like to roll your bike loud and proud, we also offer deep customization through hub, spoke, and nipple colour, along with rim graphics that are easy to apply and are extremely durable.
6. Low-Maintenance Upkeep
At NOBL, every wheel that leaves our HQ is hand-built to order for each individual customer’s needs. Using only the best components in the world, we pride ourselves in building to an exceptional standard, ensuring that our wheels roll Fast & True for years to come!