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Abbey Bike Instruments Acquires Noble Wheels Device Catalog, Reveals Spoke Wrench Prototype!
Apr
Followers of Noble Wheels have been possible disillusioned to listen to that the one-man operation out of London was sitting down final November. Noble was initially a wheel builder who transitioned to creating some spectacular instruments for constructing wheels, rebuilding hubs, and extra. The instruments have been so spectacular that Jason from Abbey Bike Instruments took discover, and supplied to accumulate Noble’s total catalog of software designs after Jonny introduced that he was closing.
Now, you’ll see lots of Noble’s designs discover their means into Abbey-made instruments, stamped with the Noble identify the place it’s doable. One of many first new Abbey/Noble instruments is the Wheel Lacing Stand. In response to Jason, the stand is roughly 20% sooner and extra ergonomic when constructing wheels, and it’s particularly good for constructing wheels with heavy hubs like IGH or ebike hubs.
Designed to work with nearly any wheel dimension, the arms are adjustable out and in, and the middle stand swaps out with an m5 thread to suit 12, 15, and QR hubs for now. The Stand will promote for $350 and is offered for preorder now which can ship in 2-3 weeks.
One other Noble design, the bearing extractors use an increasing wedge system to tug bearings from hubs, suspension parts, and extra. Bought in a 10pc set, the package will embrace 4 extractors to suit 12-20mm ID bearings, and 6 exterior cups to suit 24-37mm OD. The set will promote for $300, and must be transport now.
Spoke Wrench Prototype
Whereas Abbey is now making Noble’s instruments, they’re nonetheless making their very own designs as effectively – evidenced by their spoke wrench prototype. This one is produced from 7075 aluminum, although there are plans to supply some with software metal inserts for the nipple. Jason stated numerous particulars have been nonetheless within the works like whether or not it will be 3-sided or 4-sided, however the software will likely be suitable with the DT-Swiss bladed spoke holder.
No timeline on these but. Keep tuned.