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5.0 out of 5 starsMy 2/2024 Noblerocker Gaming Chair Review
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
2024 Office Chair Review
MATERIAL:
I went with the fabric in hopes it would hold up better than the garbage split/faux leather most these chairs are made with these days. My wife has a 20 year old office chair that just keeps going and going.
This fabric covered chair looks better than the somewhat similar jet black faux/split leather office chair it's replacing. It looks high-end. Time will tell.
WEIGHT CAPACITY:
I went with the high capacity because I build things, from which I learned overkill is, more often than not, in your favor in the long term scheme of things.
ASSEMBLY:
Assembly was a breeze and can be done in less than an hour. Everything you need is supplied.
Aside that you might be able to put the tilt mechanism on backwards, assembly was self explanatory. That aside, the package included clear, LARGE, well laid out assembly photos that made assembly easy, even for with limited mechanical prowess.
To make installing the tilt mechanism to the bottom of the seat easier, I folded the shipping box flaps in (to add strength), then laid the box, flat side down, on the floor. Then I laid the chair upside down on the shipping box. This elevated the mostly assembled chair significantly, so I didn’t have to bend over as much while attaching the tilt mechanism.
Once the tilt assembly was secured, I just installed the base (pop in), then eased it back, while putting my foot behind a wheel, to limit movement. It was easy to set upright from there.
OPERATION:
Even the operation photos were top notch, leaving no doubt about how to operate your new chair.
Once operational, I was pleased to learn how easy adjustment levers are to access (rock, tilt, raise-lower, lumbar support).
Yes, you could nap in this beast.
The only thing I haven't tampered with, as of this writing is, the rock-tilt mechanism.
NOTES:
Even at 5' 6", my feet rest flat on the ground.
Though my feet reach the floor, the angle of the seat is such that I do feel the top, front pressing against the backs of my knees. Because the office desk I built has an elevated foot area, this may never be an issue.
If I find the angle of the seat needs to be tilted more forward, I’ll loosen the front Allen screws securing the tilt mechanism, remove the back Allen screws, then add a couple washers (or even a plate for each side), then tighten everything down again. This would cause the seat to tilt forward somewhat and in accordance with the thickness of the spacers (washers/plates).
The seat is hard. We'll see what time and use does about that.
All in all, the manufacturer did a great job all the way around. If the chair holds up well, it will make any noted issues a lot more tolerable to deal with.