Abbey Bike Instruments Acquires Noble Wheels Software Catalog, Reveals Spoke Wrench Prototype!

Followers of Noble Wheels have been doubtless disenchanted 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 amass Noble’s complete catalog of instrument 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 title the place it’s doable. One of many first new Abbey/Noble instruments is the Wheel Lacing Stand. In keeping with Jason, the stand is roughly 20% quicker 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 virtually 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 accessible for preorder now which is able to ship in 2-3 weeks.

One other Noble design, the bearing extractors use an increasing wedge system to tug bearings from hubs, suspension elements, and extra. Offered 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 constructed from 7075 aluminum, although there are plans to supply some with instrument metal inserts for the nipple. Jason mentioned numerous particulars have been nonetheless within the works like whether or not it could be 3-sided or 4-sided, however the instrument will likely be appropriate with the DT-Swiss bladed spoke holder.

No timeline on these but. Keep tuned.

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