Nova Ride is the story of an ambition: to push the boundaries of innovation in the world of cycling. Founded in Clermont-Ferrand in 2016, the company's mission is to design the high-performance and reliable components of tomorrow, at a fair price, to allow as many cyclists as possible to fully live their passion. The result of careful design and cutting-edge technical expertise, they reflect our conviction that a bike must be beautiful, fun to ride and last over time.
"We push the boundaries of cycling by creating components that combine performance, durability and aesthetics. Thanks to our know-how, we offer cyclists unique sensations on every ride. We are convinced that a passion for cycling is a vector of freedom and well-being."
- Paulin Bernard, Owner Nova Ride
About the team
The pleasure of riding is at the heart of our approach. Driven by a shared passion for cycling, design and conception, our small team of 11 people works every day to offer you excellence at a fair price. Our mastery and proximity to the different production processes allows us to offer components that meet their full potential without compromising on quality. As in a cycling team, each member plays a key role. From the initial idea to the finished part, we put all our know-how at the service of your bike, its performance and its aesthetics.
Key steps of the brand
2016
The student who defies the codes of cycling
Passionate about cycling and innovation, Paulin BERNARD has always had a lot of ideas in mind. His goal? To reinvent the essential components of cycling.
2017
Respond to a need
Frustrated at not finding the high-performance and affordable equipment he was looking for, Paulin BERNARD took the initiative to design his own carbon bikes and wheels.
2018
The adventure has begun
The enthusiasm of his triathlon club members quickly convinced Paulin BERNARD to create his own structure. Thanks to word of mouth, his clientele has expanded beyond his circle of friends, thus equipping many triathlon and cycling clubs in the surrounding area.
2019
Testing the limits of what are possible
This is the year of testing. In parallel with the marketing of carbon wheels and frames, Paulin BERNARD decides to conduct experiments on several components of the bicycle. These experimental phases will result in the creation of a key element that would change the destiny of his company.
2020
Shaking up the codes
The release of our first oversized carbon cage has generated unprecedented enthusiasm among professionals and the general public alike. The challenge was huge: to differentiate ourselves with our own design that was economical in design, to make it accessible. All this without compromising on reliability with the use of high-end materials that have been rigorously tested.
2021
Next level
In just three months, Nova Ride has grown from a small structure to a team of four people, driven by exponential demand for its products. This rapid growth has allowed the company to expand its range and quickly establish itself internationally in more than 20 countries.
2022
Complementarity
The company takes a new step by tackling the high-end bottom bracket market. With bottom brackets equipped with ceramic bearings, Nova Ride offers a new drivetrain solution for cyclists looking for durability and optimal performance.
2023
NRM is launched
Our new branch called Nova Ride Manufacture is the ideal partner for innovation. By combining our expertise acquired in the world of cycling, we design technical solutions adapted to the needs of companies, particularly in the soft mobility sector. From the initial idea to production.
2024
Pushing the limits
Our second generation of bottom brackets is based on the vision of performance gains, without compromising durability. Its new sleek design with minimalist lines ensures a timeless style and hides a brand new ceramic bearing technology that is even smoother.
2025
New chapter
It's time to step up a gear.
The wait is almost over! After months of intense research and development, we can't wait to reveal the surprises we have in store for 2025.
Stay tuned...
What we believe
Just as a cyclist seeks to optimize every effort, we seek to perfect every component of your bike. We are convinced that it is possible to reconcile high-end and accessibility so that everyone can equip their bike according to their desires.
In this quest, every detail counts. The choice of materials and the people we work with are two very important points for us. Quality and know-how are essential. This is why we are proud to design, prototype, rigorously test, assemble by hand to order, verify and ship all our components.
Our goals
Nova Ride was born out of the realization that the components we wanted to use were not affordable. So we built a team of talented and passionate cyclists and set out to create products that met our expectations and those of many cyclists who shared our vision.
We understand that we are only a small part of an athlete's arsenal. Nova Ride is committed to innovation to improve sports performance. Our goal is to help all athletes, amateur and professional, reach new heights by pushing their limits.
We will remain true to our mission: to offer high-quality components with a unique identity, combining performance and aesthetics, to meet the needs of all our customers.
What we are proud of
The bicycle market has challenged us: design quality products without compromising on budget. Nova Ride's answer? A team of engineers and cyclists determined to push the boundaries and offer innovative solutions by mastering development and production.
Why should we believe what we say? Our values are uniqueness, transparency and passion, and each of our reasons to believe them proves our commitment to these values.
Discover more on the pages dedicated to our know-how and our components.
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