That’s it really

Theyr emore expensive, and you can’t switch between SRAM and Shimano with an adapter.

(although it’s debatable whether you can switch a Hope one back to Shimano)

Chris King ones are slightly prettier and more expensive. (And that’s coming from a Hope Fanboi)

no. But if you want one, go right ahead and get one.

The grease tool.

One slip when installing a Hope, and it’s goodbye knuckle skin

One slip when istalkingn a King, and it’s ‘ooh, smooth’.

(although it’s debatable whether you can switch a Hope one back to Shimano)

It’s not, You can easily.

Theyr emore expensive, and you can’t switch between SRAM and Shimano with an adapter.

yes you can 😆

They’re beautiful. The bearings are amazing.

forget bottom brackets, get an espresso tamper!!

https://www.chrisking.com/product/espresso-tamper/

Thanks Slackboy, you have just solved me a big problem. It’s my mates 40th in April and you have just found the most perfect gift. 🙂

you can’t switch between SRAM and Shimano with an adapter.

http://www.bromleybike.co.uk/shop/components-spares/ck/bbspares/chris-king-bottom-bracket-stepped-1163747.html
The adaptor comes as a standard part when you buy the BB.
The main advantage is the ease of use of the grease tool.
look after them and they’ll last a long time.

Thanks all. Chris King it is