After switching out a few parts I had from a previous bike: handlebars, saddle and composite pedals... I switched out the tires for the lighter compound Maxxis Dissectors 2.4 and went tubeless. These changes dropped the weight down to 34 pounds. Still on the heavy side, but once I partnered with NOBL wheels and made the change to carbon rims I was able to drop another 1.5 pounds to get me to 32.5 pounds - a total of 4 pounds lost!
Nice looking wheels! I was thinking about upgrading mine this winter so I appreciate the info and installation tutorial. It looks pretty straight forward and I will look for your other video on these wheels... Thanks, Jay
Thanks. I've really liked the upgrade. Will have another video coming out soon now that I've gotten more time riding them. It's a pretty easy switch if you're having them build out the wheel for you with new hubs (if keeping the same cassette - make sure you get the microspline hub option).
Mate this guy gives absolutely shit advise. He gets his shit for free, spending all the money you would need to upgrading a polygon is a total waste of money and you'll never ger a return when it's time to sell. You are better off buying a bike with a better frame, which you will keep, with lower spec components that you can upgrade over time as they wear out - these carbon wheels arent any lighter than a good set of DT Swiss wheels and substantially less investment, a waste of money.
Actually a bit surprised that even after reduction it’s still pretty heavy at 34lbs, even for a large. Did you add other components like tools or lights?
Prior to switching the Wheelset it was 34lbs. After adding the enduro carbon wheel set from NOBL it dropped the total weight down to 32-32.5 lbs. The 34 fox rhythm fork is more the base model of the fox line so that’s a bit heavier than their other models. Also, i could spend another $400 to upgrade to XTR cassette from the slx and that would drop another pound at least. This bike came stock from bikes online at 37 lbs! Heavy heavy..
💀 ouch… but you’re not wrong. I was just talking about this with Jessie last night. I FINALLY got to ride my bike on actual trails last week - which was the first time in a very long time. It’s pretty sad actually.
A few reasons.. The TR37 can handle 2.6 tires fine and I don’t think I’ll ever go above that with my trail bike. This is not a downhill bike that sees that type of aggressive trail regularly so I felt the TR37 fits more inline with the trail/all mountain style riding that this bike is truly designed for. Nobl has a lifetime guarantee on the wheels if damaged while riding. If I got into situation where these rims couldn’t handle my riding, I could look at getting into the correct Wheelset. However; I was not concerned with. The tr37 are very tough and made very well. I went as big as I needed. I like the 30mm/31mm ID of the rims and I track very well still. Just didn’t fit into the “bigger is better”. To be honest, I was considering the TR35’s as they would match my regular trail riding much more and still have the 30mm ID with less weight. However; I do occasionally take this bike to shuttled downhill parks and wanted to have a little extra strength / confidence on those rides. Hope this helps.
I’m 5’11” (180cm) and ride a size large and it fits good. You could ride large or XL both fine. If you tend to keep the bike on the ground and want a longer/more stable bike, the XL may be better option. If you want a bike that will be easier to manipulate and jib / jump on the trail, a large would be better.
After switching out a few parts I had from a previous bike: handlebars, saddle and composite pedals... I switched out the tires for the lighter compound Maxxis Dissectors 2.4 and went tubeless. These changes dropped the weight down to 34 pounds. Still on the heavy side, but once I partnered with NOBL wheels and made the change to carbon rims I was able to drop another 1.5 pounds to get me to 32.5 pounds - a total of 4 pounds lost!
Nice looking wheels! I was thinking about upgrading mine this winter so I appreciate the info and installation tutorial. It looks pretty straight forward and I will look for your other video on these wheels... Thanks, Jay
Thanks. I've really liked the upgrade. Will have another video coming out soon now that I've gotten more time riding them. It's a pretty easy switch if you're having them build out the wheel for you with new hubs (if keeping the same cassette - make sure you get the microspline hub option).
Mate this guy gives absolutely shit advise. He gets his shit for free, spending all the money you would need to upgrading a polygon is a total waste of money and you'll never ger a return when it's time to sell. You are better off buying a bike with a better frame, which you will keep, with lower spec components that you can upgrade over time as they wear out - these carbon wheels arent any lighter than a good set of DT Swiss wheels and substantially less investment, a waste of money.
So SICK Bro ! im trying to upgrade my rear shocks. still looking on PB
Thanks! What are you looking at for upgrade? Trying to switch it up with a coil shock or get a different air shock?
Actually a bit surprised that even after reduction it’s still pretty heavy at 34lbs, even for a large. Did you add other components like tools or lights?
Prior to switching the Wheelset it was 34lbs. After adding the enduro carbon wheel set from NOBL it dropped the total weight down to 32-32.5 lbs. The 34 fox rhythm fork is more the base model of the fox line so that’s a bit heavier than their other models. Also, i could spend another $400 to upgrade to XTR cassette from the slx and that would drop another pound at least. This bike came stock from bikes online at 37 lbs! Heavy heavy..
I remember when MTB Trail Rider used to ride trails.
It’s kinda like when MTV used to play music videos. Hahaha
💀 ouch… but you’re not wrong. I was just talking about this with Jessie last night. I FINALLY got to ride my bike on actual trails last week - which was the first time in a very long time. It’s pretty sad actually.
Why not the NOBL 41 since it is 35mm inner rim like the stock rims and stock tires at 2.6?
A few reasons.. The TR37 can handle 2.6 tires fine and I don’t think I’ll ever go above that with my trail bike. This is not a downhill bike that sees that type of aggressive trail regularly so I felt the TR37 fits more inline with the trail/all mountain style riding that this bike is truly designed for. Nobl has a lifetime guarantee on the wheels if damaged while riding. If I got into situation where these rims couldn’t handle my riding, I could look at getting into the correct Wheelset. However; I was not concerned with. The tr37 are very tough and made very well. I went as big as I needed. I like the 30mm/31mm ID of the rims and I track very well still. Just didn’t fit into the “bigger is better”. To be honest, I was considering the TR35’s as they would match my regular trail riding much more and still have the 30mm ID with less weight. However; I do occasionally take this bike to shuttled downhill parks and wanted to have a little extra strength / confidence on those rides.
Hope this helps.
Hi, how tall are you? im 185cm and want to get a size XL, will it fit me?
I’m 5’11” (180cm) and ride a size large and it fits good. You could ride large or XL both fine. If you tend to keep the bike on the ground and want a longer/more stable bike, the XL may be better option. If you want a bike that will be easier to manipulate and jib / jump on the trail, a large would be better.