Noble GX3 User manual
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SECTION 01 I WELCOME TO THE FAMILY............................................................3
SECTION 02 I TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................4
SECTION 03 I MAINTENANCE............................................................................4
SECTION 04 I EXPLODED VIEW..........................................................................5
SECTION 05 I CABLE ROUTING..........................................................................6
SECTION 06I TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................8
SECTION 07I REGISTRATION.............................................................................9
SECTION 08I ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................9
SECTION 09I WARRANTY.................................................................................9
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE OF A NOBLE BIKE. WEL-
COME TO THE FAMILY!
Thank you for purchasing a Noble, we are condent that you will be happy
with your new bike. At Noble we strive to deliver high quality, excellent
value performance bikes that are within reach of the everyday enthusiast.
By purchasing a Noble, you’re leng us know we’re doing something
right. Thank you.
Yes, we know you’re excited to get rolling on your new rig, but please take
a moment to read this manual before you saddle up.
OWNER’S MANUAL
In addion to this model specic manual, we also have a generic owner’s
manual. Please download and read the owner’s manual. Cycling can be a
dangerous acvity and the owner’s manual contains important safety,
performance and service informaon. Please read the manual before you
take your new ride for a spin and keep it for reference.
The manual contains many warnings and cauons intended to keep you
safe. Failure to follow these recommendaons can result in a potenally
dangerous situaon, which if not avoided can result in serious injury or
death.
COMPONENT MANUALS
All Noble Bikes come equipped with components from a variety of suppli-
ers. If you are missing any of the component manuals, please download
the appropriate manual from the manufacturer’s website.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
It is crical for your safety that your bike is properly maintained and ser-
viced at all mes. Bicycle technology is advancing at an ever increasing
pace, making bicycle components more complex. In order to minimize the
chances of injury, it is crical that all work on your bike is performed by a
qualied mechanic.
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FRAME TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Your new GX3 comes with high quality components, but even the best
components will eventually wear out. In order to make the replacement
process as easy as possible, reference the list below when it’s the me for
some new parts.
Technical informaon
Fork Length 400mm
Fork Oset 52mm
Headset Top 1.125”-ID 42mm, Boom 1.5”-ID 52.1mm
Boom Bracket PF BB86, ID 41mm
Front Brake Flat Mount 160
Rear Brake Flat Mount 160
Front Axle 122x12mm, M12x1.5 Pitch
Rear Axle 172x12mm, M12x1.5 Pitch
Seat Post Diameter 27.2mm
Seat Clamp 31.8mm
Maximum Chain Ring 44 Tooth
Maximum Tire Size 700x40C
Warranty 5 Year
SHEDULE
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
3 MONTHS
ANNUALLY
Clean and lube chain X
Check re pressure X
Clean bike of dirt and debris X
Check brake funcon X
Check bolts and ghten if necessary X
Check brake pads, replace if necessary X
Check res, replace if necessary X
Check spoke tension, ghten if necessary X
Check chain for wear, replace if necessary X
Complete tune-up by qualied mechanic X
OVERVIEW
Following these guidelines will help keep your GX3 in good running order
and prevent most problems from arising. It is important to remember that
these service intervals vary depending on climate condions, road/trail
condions and your riding frequency. If you are unsure about working on
your own bicycle, always consult a qualied mechanic for more infor-
maon on bicycle maintenance.
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ITEM# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY
1YU911-0-XXX GX3 FRAME, ALUMINUM, GRAVEL, 700X40C 1
2UC-F05 GX3 FORK, CARBON GRAVEL, 700X40C 1
312Q52M12101 FRONT AXLE 122x12mm, M12x1.5 PITCH 1
412Q52M17201 REAR AXLE 172x12mm, M12x1.5 PITCH 1
502B-26158 GX3 HANGER KIT, DERAILLEUR HANGER 1
602B-26158 GX3 HANGER KIT, FLOATING NUT 1
702B-26158 GX3 HANGER KIT, STEP SCREW, SHCS M4XL13 1
8022-12011 GX3 CABLE GUIDE KIT, CABLE GUIDE 1
9022-12011 GX3 CABLE GUIDE KIT, FHCS M3XL6 1
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REAR DERAILLEUR CABLE REPLACEMENT
The GX3 has internal cable roung and replacing the rear derailleur cable
can go smoothly with the right tools and by following these steps. It’s a
straighorward job that should take around 30 minutes.
STEP 01. With a 4mm allen key,
remove the derailleur cable nut.
STEP 02. Pull cable and housing
through the chain stay to remove.
STEP 03. With a 2mm allen key, re-
move the boom bracket cable
guide.
STEP 04. With a 2mm allen key re-
move the down tube cable guide
STEP 05. Remove cable housing and
foam protector from down tube.
STEP 06. Unwrap gel tape from han-
dlebar. If you do this carefully, you
can re-use the tape.
TOOLS NEEDED
-4mm Allen Key -2mm Allen Key
-Cable and Housing Cuer -Adjustable Pliers
-Side Cuers -Hook and Pick Tools
-Oponal Parktool Internal Roung Kit
-For opmal performance, we recommend using high quality shier cables
and housing such as Jagwire, SRAM or Shimano.
NOTE; Feeding the new cable through the chain stay is best done with the
bike upside down. Gravity will help to guide the cable to the cable entry on
top of the chain stay. The Parktool Internal Roung Kit can also be very
useful for feeding new housing and cable through the frame.
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STEP 11. Install rubber grommet,
cable guide and foam protector
over cable housing.
STEP 12. Feed cable, housing and
protector through down tube. Exit
housing at Boom Bracket.
STEP 13. Feed housing through
boom bracket cable guide.
STEP 15. Tape derailleur housing
and brake line to handle bar. 3M
strapping tape works really well.
STEP 16. Rewrap the handlebar,
paying aenon to mirror the oppo-
site side.
STEP 07. Completely remove the
shier housing from the handlebar. STEP 08. With the shier in the big-
gest gear, push the cable unl it
comes out of the shier and remove
the cable
STEP 09. Insert the new cable and
push unl it comes out of the side
of the shier.
STEP 14. Install down tube cable
guide and ghten with 2mm allen
key.
STEP 10. Cut a new piece of cable
housing to correct length and in-
stall over the derailleur cable
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STEP 17. Using a 2mm allen key,
remove the chain stay cable guide. STEP 18. Feed the cable through the
chain stay. This is best done with the
bike upside down. (Gravity is your
friend)
STEP 19. Using a 2mm allen key
install the boom bracket cable
guide. It is best to do this aer the
housing is fed through the chain
stay.
STEP 20. Using a 2mm allen key,
install the chain stay cable guide.
STEP 21. Install derailleur housing
and ghten the cable nut with a
4mm allen key.
FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
Correct ghtening torque of threaded fasteners is very important to your safety.
Always ghten fasteners to the correct torque. In case of a conict between the
instrucons in this manual and informaon provided by a component manufacturer,
consult with a qualied mechanic or the manufacturer’s customer service repre-
sentave for claricaon.
Always use a correctly calibrated torque wrench to ghten crical fasteners on your
bike. Carefully follow the torque wrench manufacturer’s instrucons on the correct
way to set and use the torque wrench for accurate results.
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STEP 22. With the cable installed,
adjust the derailleur according to
the manufacturer’s specicaons
and install an end cap to prevent
fraying of the cable.
COMPONENT TORQUE
Derailleur hanger screws 1-2 N.m, unless otherwise specied
Road Stem steerer clamp screws 5-6 N.m, unless otherwise specied
Stem handlebar clamp screws 5-6 N.m, unless otherwise specied
Seat post clamp screw 4-5 N.m, unless otherwise specied
Seat post saddle clamp screws 9-10 N.m, unless otherwise specied
Through axle front 10-11 N.m, unless otherwise specied
Through axle rear 10-11 N.m, unless otherwise specied
Branded components Follow manufacturers torque specicaons
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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR WARRANTY.
All Noble Bikes are manufactured to high quality standards. We stand behind our
products, and we cover our bikes against manufacturing or material defects. Every
product has a useful life cycle and this will vary depending on the materials used and
the type of use the bike is subjected to. For this reason, we oer bike specic war-
ranty terms. The warranty applies to the original owner from the date of the retail
purchase and is not transferable. At the me of a claim, you must be able to present
proof of purchase.
The length of the warranty period for your bike is determined by the category of
use. Our bikes are separated in two categories. We oer a 3-Year, or a 5-Year war-
ranty to the original owner.
3-YEAR WARRANTY
Mountainbikes
5-YEAR WARRANTY
Gravel bikes and Cyclocross bikes
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PLEASE REGISTER YOUR NOBLE.
Registering your bike enables us to provide full warranty support and help us stay in
touch with you. In addion, it provides a record of your serial number, should your
bike ever get lost or stolen. To register your Noble Bike, you must create a Noble
account, or sign in to your account using the link at the top of any page on the Noble
website. When signed in, go to the “Register you Noble” secon and complete the
registraon.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION VIDEOS.
All Noble Bikes require assembly. Our bikes come 85% assembled and the remaining
assembly can be performed by anyone with reasonable bicycle assembly skills. We
have created assembly videos that document the steps required to complete the
assembly of your bike. These videos are extremely helpful, especially if you have
never fully assembled a bike before.
To assure your safety, please take your bike to a qualied mechanic if you nd your-
self unsure about how to perform any of the steps required to assemble your bike.
Visit the support secon on the Noble website for the latest assembly videos.
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