Received the first batch of the Noblechairs limited edition Hero ST in anthracite colour. This edition is fabric and it's an alternative to SecretLab SoftWeave fabric, though I do not know why it's just a limited edition run maybe they are testing if there is a demand for fabric. In my opinion fabric is better as it's a breathable material, helps avoid sticking to your chair on a hot summer day.
DPD came within the 1 hour delivery slot, and it doesn't look broken.
Box is huge, it's 90cm x6 9cm x 38cm weighting about 30.5KG
The chair is well packed, there is a layer of protection material for the outer and center to stop the product from rubbing against each other.
It's organised very well, and there isn't much wasted space.
Content:
Accessories Content:
The seat base has the screws already secured in so you have to remove them to mount the arm
I just lay the seat base on a stool, it easier to mount
Now to mount the control module, make sure it's the right way as the mounting holes will work either way. Unless you prefer the chair to tilt the other way.
The metal star frame that holds the wheels has some form of cross structure to make it stronger. It's in a matte black coating. I recommend that you put bubble wrap of carpet if you planning to push the wheels into the retainer, as I don't know how the paint would look with scratches.
The gas struct fit perfectly fine in the frame, yeah you can see my greasy fingerprints on the matte paint
Finishing off the stand with the strut cover, it's now time to put the seat base onto the control module.
This is the part where I needed another person to help, just to align the strut to the control module mounting hole. It's not that easy when you are carrying the seat from above.
There are four bolts, 2 on each end of the seat back, upon removing the screws you can see the fabric is fused to a few mm of soft padding, which shouldn't rub onto the foam. Though this layer can move, so it is not fused to the foam.
Make sure the seat side cover is for the 'R' right and 'L' left, though they looks the same to be honest.
Beware that you may trap your hand if you pull on the leaver, I assume someone tried.
And here's the finishing product with the side covers installed.
The one thing that could possible annoy you when making this chair is putting those side covers on. It is hard to feed the screw blindly and the covers do no clip in. I would expect that Noblechairs designers get to redesigned this, maybe like the SecretLab magnetic solution? You never know if you need to re-secure those side bolts in the future.
Overall the making of the chair is fairly simple, and the instructions has no wording and rely on Ikea illustration.
Though one of the diagram in explaining the tilt adjustment is the wrong way round.
So for my case, I'm a light frame about 60KG and I wanted the tilt be adjustable so judging from the diagram you rotate the adjustment on the control module anti-clockwise but this made the tilt solid as a rock.
I then thought to myself did I look at the arrows wrong?, so I decided to put it clockwise against the instructions advice and the adjustment was feeling much loosely than before. I was then able set the tilt, but since I'm light I'm unable to do so sitting down. I just bounce like a idiot. ahah
I believe the left side cover digs too deeply into the chair, which doesn't seem right as I have the seat back upwards. I will have to contact OcUK or Noblechairs soon about that cover as this would cause the fabric to fray.
Other than that the seat is firm, which is expected as this is new hard foam. With my weight and size it may take a while for it to settle, but nothing too bad for my butt. I do like the built-in lumbar support, though I need to adjust it correctly due to how firm the foam is. I would need to report back about the comfort as I only just sat on it for 1 hour.
Overall it's a good looking seat, with subtle design compared to the Secretlab, as I didn't want my seat have massive branding labels.
Looks the part, the new vent doesn't look too bad. The fabric actually sticks out further by 1cm, this helps avoiding the plastic shroud hitting your head or shoulders. Though my neck is where the vent are, so my shoulders doesn't touch it at all. You body shape may be inline with the vent but it slightly tucked in anyway. And yeah there is no additional cushion with this chair so it best to get your own if you feel like you need added comfort. Though I think I just need to get a head pillow to complete the package.
You can purchase this edition from OCUK or Noblechairs
DPD came within the 1 hour delivery slot, and it doesn't look broken.
Box is huge, it's 90cm x6 9cm x 38cm weighting about 30.5KG
The chair is well packed, there is a layer of protection material for the outer and center to stop the product from rubbing against each other.
It's organised very well, and there isn't much wasted space.
Content:
- Seat base with one arm already installed
- Seat back
- Arm mount
- Metal star frame for wheels
- Control module (under the seat base)
Accessories Content:
- Gas strut
- Strut cover
- 5 castor wheels
- 2 * side cover for seat back
- 2* caps for the control model
- screws and allen key with cross screwdriver on end
The seat base has the screws already secured in so you have to remove them to mount the arm
I just lay the seat base on a stool, it easier to mount
Now to mount the control module, make sure it's the right way as the mounting holes will work either way. Unless you prefer the chair to tilt the other way.
The metal star frame that holds the wheels has some form of cross structure to make it stronger. It's in a matte black coating. I recommend that you put bubble wrap of carpet if you planning to push the wheels into the retainer, as I don't know how the paint would look with scratches.
The gas struct fit perfectly fine in the frame, yeah you can see my greasy fingerprints on the matte paint
Finishing off the stand with the strut cover, it's now time to put the seat base onto the control module.
This is the part where I needed another person to help, just to align the strut to the control module mounting hole. It's not that easy when you are carrying the seat from above.
There are four bolts, 2 on each end of the seat back, upon removing the screws you can see the fabric is fused to a few mm of soft padding, which shouldn't rub onto the foam. Though this layer can move, so it is not fused to the foam.
Make sure the seat side cover is for the 'R' right and 'L' left, though they looks the same to be honest.
Beware that you may trap your hand if you pull on the leaver, I assume someone tried.
And here's the finishing product with the side covers installed.
The one thing that could possible annoy you when making this chair is putting those side covers on. It is hard to feed the screw blindly and the covers do no clip in. I would expect that Noblechairs designers get to redesigned this, maybe like the SecretLab magnetic solution? You never know if you need to re-secure those side bolts in the future.
Overall the making of the chair is fairly simple, and the instructions has no wording and rely on Ikea illustration.
Though one of the diagram in explaining the tilt adjustment is the wrong way round.
So for my case, I'm a light frame about 60KG and I wanted the tilt be adjustable so judging from the diagram you rotate the adjustment on the control module anti-clockwise but this made the tilt solid as a rock.
I then thought to myself did I look at the arrows wrong?, so I decided to put it clockwise against the instructions advice and the adjustment was feeling much loosely than before. I was then able set the tilt, but since I'm light I'm unable to do so sitting down. I just bounce like a idiot. ahah
I believe the left side cover digs too deeply into the chair, which doesn't seem right as I have the seat back upwards. I will have to contact OcUK or Noblechairs soon about that cover as this would cause the fabric to fray.
Other than that the seat is firm, which is expected as this is new hard foam. With my weight and size it may take a while for it to settle, but nothing too bad for my butt. I do like the built-in lumbar support, though I need to adjust it correctly due to how firm the foam is. I would need to report back about the comfort as I only just sat on it for 1 hour.
Overall it's a good looking seat, with subtle design compared to the Secretlab, as I didn't want my seat have massive branding labels.
Looks the part, the new vent doesn't look too bad. The fabric actually sticks out further by 1cm, this helps avoiding the plastic shroud hitting your head or shoulders. Though my neck is where the vent are, so my shoulders doesn't touch it at all. You body shape may be inline with the vent but it slightly tucked in anyway. And yeah there is no additional cushion with this chair so it best to get your own if you feel like you need added comfort. Though I think I just need to get a head pillow to complete the package.
You can purchase this edition from OCUK or Noblechairs
, it's hard to notice the 'R' and 'L' anyway 50% gamble.
