{"id":1806243,"date":"2026-03-04T13:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1806243"},"modified":"2026-03-04T13:20:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T10:20:19","slug":"nobl-claims-lightest-30mm-internal-width-xc-wheelset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1806243","title":{"rendered":"NOBL claims lightest 30mm internal width XC wheelset"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NOBL is rolling out a whole slate of fresh mountain bike wheelsets designed for everything to XC to enduro. One wheelset in the new Ethos line, the Ethos SL180, is said to be the lightest, 30mm internal width cross-country production wheelset on the market. <\/p>\n

NOBL Ethos SL180 wheels weigh 993g, feature string-like Berd PolyLight spokes<\/h2>\n

The new NOBL Ethos SL180 wheels are designed for short track XC and ultralight cross-country racing. Featuring Berd PolyLight spokes, DT Swiss 180 hubs, and freshly designed NOBL Ethos carbon rims, a pair of 29er wheels weighs 993g. That\u2019s 5g lighter than a set of Roval Control World Cup wheels with 28.5mm-wide rims, and significantly lighter than Reserve 28|XC wheels with the same DT Swiss 180 hubs.<\/p>\n

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The Rovals cut weight by using just 20 spokes per wheel, while the NOBL Ethos SL180s feature a full 28 spokes, along with a wider 30mm internal rim width. <\/p>\n

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Priced at $2,499<\/a>, the NOBL Ethos SL180 wheels are not cheap. That\u2019s $300 more than the Reserve 28|XC wheels and $1,000 more than the Rovals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NOBL wheels are hand-built in Bellingham, WA, and Cumberland, BC.<\/p>\n

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Updated rims<\/h3>\n

NOBL Ethos rims feature an updated design that\u2019s said to offer a more flexible ride feel that\u2019s also more durable than previous rims. Specific rims for XC, trail, and enduro are offered with dedicated front and rear designs. Front rims are lighter weight, while the rear rims are meant to be more durable.<\/p>\n

XC and trail rims are offered in 29\u2033 diameters only, and the enduro and HD wheelsets are available with 29\u2033 and 27.5\u2033 rim diameters.<\/p>\n

A titanium freehub<\/h3>\n

While the ultra lightweight NOBL Ethos SL180 wheelset features DT Swiss hubs, the new Eros XC, trail, and enduro wheels in the Ethos line are available with NOBL Ti70 hubs. The hubs, developed in partnership with Berd and Erase Components, feature a titanium freehub and a 70-tooth ratchet for 5.14\u00b0 of engagement. Ti70 hubs are Boost-spaced (no Super Boost<\/a>) and are available with a 6-bolt or Centerlock rotor interface. <\/p>\n

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NOBL Eros HD wheels, designed for gravity riding and e-bikes, come with an Erase, J-Bend, Titanium freehub, which is available in both Boost and Super Boost sizes.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a rider asks for the best wheelset we can possibly build, I want the answer to be simple: Ethos,\u201d NOBL founder Trevor Howard said in a press release. <\/p>\n

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