Engineering · Design · Fabrication
From impossible
idea to machined
reality.
Noble Designs is Ryun Noble — three decades on the cutting edge of nanotechnology, bicycle engineering, motorsports, manufacturing, and film.
30+
years designing & building
1994
world’s lightest bicycle hub — still unbeaten for decades
99%
carbon nanotube process yield
Dozens
of patents contributed to
Selected work
Seven disciplines,
one workshop.
01 / Materials Science
Carbon Nanotechnology
A decade of CNT and graphene work — dozens of patents, and a growth process with over 99% yield.
02 / Product Engineering
Bicycle Design & Engineering
From ultra-light racers to Rampage one-offs with over a foot of travel — concept to production.
03 / Heritage
Riding & Racing
Riding, breaking, and redesigning bikes since 1983 — a pioneer of extreme free-riding.
04 / Motorsports
Automotive & Motorsports
Design, CNC, and fabrication with Kirkham Motorsports — including the copper-bodied 40GT that made the cover of Autoweek.
05 / Fabrication
Manufacturing
Design for manufacturability — including building our own autoclaves, paint booths, and CNC machines.
06 / Electronics
LED & Lighting Development
High-demand LED, HID, and tungsten gas-enhanced lighting for on- and off-highway use.
07 / Media
Film & Photography
Three decades behind (and in front of) the lens — 35mm to digital, concept to distribution.