Video: Inside the Hope Tech Factory

New film takes a tour behind the scenes of bicycle component manufacturer Hope Technology  - always a fascinating peek behind the scenes.

Hope Evo 155mm Crankset Review

Rhys has been spinning these rinky dink Hope Evo 155mm length cranks for quite a while now. Are they rad or just a short(!) lived fad?

Hope Tech 4 V4 disc brake review

The Hope Tech 4 V4 from Barnoldswick metal masters Hope technology are their top of the line, hard hitting brake. With a claimed 30% power.

Fresh Goods Friday: Smell The Cheese

We’re feeling all fuzzy and loved here at Singletrack World this week. Following Mark’s appeal, Charlie has been busily skipping to and from the post office with your merch orders,...

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Hope Tech 4 E4 disc brake review

The lever on these Hope Tech 4 E4 brakes is a big step up from the Tech 3 with a claimed 30% more power from a longer, more ergonomic lever.

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First Look: Our newest long term test rig is a custom Cotic BFE Max!

You’ve seen this frame before, and you’ve seen the parts hanging from it, but now it’s finally alive and ready to hit dry dusty trails. First of all, I would...

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First Look: Hope XCR 199g XC/Trail brakes

Hope releases the ultra-lightweight Hope XCR weighing at a feathery 182g per end, and we have a first look. Fans of Hope brakes, but those not needing the all-out stopping...

2021 Hope HB.130 now mullet compatible with standard hub spacing

Hope has updated us with news of the 2021 HB.130 now featuring a standard rear hub spacing and the option to run a 27.5in rear wheel. Hope insists that it...

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Hope and Commencal are 3D printing PPE masks for hospitals

Commencal and Hope Technology have put aside printing prototypes to help 3D print PPE face masks for local hospitals. Although it’s a sad and crazy time, it has also been...

Hope Technology temporarily suspends production due to Covid-19

Hope Technology has just announced that it will be temporarily suspending production due to Covid-19. Hope Technology has made the decision to suspend production at its facilities in the UK...

Hope Technology Releases Microspline Hubs

Hope Technology has started the New Year with the release of Microspline hubs designed to work with the latest Shimano 12 speed cassettes. At the time of launching its first...

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Inside The Hope Factory | Video Tour

Ever wondered what it’s like inside the Hope factory? Wonder no more, as we get giddy and check it all out. Our occasional roving American reporter Fahzure was over visiting...

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Are Hope and Lotus working on a Lotus 110 for the 2020 Olympics?

Hope Technology and Lotus Engineering have announced that they will be working together on future projects and we wonder if a new Lotus 110 could be one of them? Cracking...

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Adam Brayton’s broken collarbone means he’s out for the rest of the season!

Hope downhill rider, and Nukeproof pilot, Adam Brayton has announced that he’ll miss the last round of the World Cup and Hardline! Adam Brayton has had a pretty tough season...

Hope HB130 – The New 29in Trail Bike On The Block

Today, Hope is officially launching it’s 29er trail bike – the Hope HB130. Now, it’s fair to say that this bike hasn’t exactly been the best kept secret in the...

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Hope Technology’s Co-Founder, Ian Weatherill, Gets A Gong From The Queen

Ian Weatherill, the co-founder of Hope Technology and the Managing Director has been made a MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. Ian (seen above, and below, right) has been...

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12 Huge Cassettes For 1x Drivetrains That Aren’t Shimano Or SRAM

Not so long ago, wide-range cassettes were an Exciting New Thing. Actually, we still think they’re pretty exciting, and we’re seeing more brands outside the two Big S brands –...

Hope Launches Redesigned Evo Cranks And New Fortus Wheels

We’re at the Bike Connection 2019 gathering in Italy with a load of top brands who all have something special to shout about. First up is Hope Technology (no, the...

Video: Watch Adam Brayton’s Nukeproof Dissent DH bike get full Hope treatment

Watch Adam Brayton’s custom Nukeproof Dissent WC downhill bike put together with Team Green Hope parts in this new video. Did you see our feature last week about Adam Brayton’s...

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Nukeproof’s new DH bike finally named. Meet the Nukeproof Dissent!

2019 is a big year for Nukeproof, it’s the year that sees the gravity orientated brand return to the Downhill World Cup, with new riders, and now we can officially...

First Look: Brand New Hope HB.130 29er

Back in 2017, Hope Technology launched its first ever bike, the HB160.  With an eye on racing top level EWS events the HB160 was a big travel pure enduro bike. ...

Christmas Countdown Day 15: Win Hope F20 Pedals

The last week before Christmas is upon us and our giveaway continues with Day 15 of the Singletrack Christmas Countdown Giveaway! Today’s prize is a pair of Hope F20 platform...

The Great Singletrack Christmas Giveaway – What’s Coming This Week?

We’ve another week of our amazing giveaway coming up. If you’ve not yet won anything, don’t be sad, because we’ve got plenty more for you, including the Mega Sack, which...

Hope Pre Peaks – 70km of cake-fuelled cheeriness through the Dales

It wasn’t a surprise to the weather pessimists among us that the one day you need clear, calm weather to go and enjoy 85km around the Yorkshire Dales, you get...

Entries still available for the Hope Pre Peaks Yorkshire Dales

The Pre Peaks is a grand day out in the Yorkshire Dales courtesy of Hope Technology.

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Fresh Goods Friday 391 – Sexy Steel, Ingenious Inflators & A Brand New Commencal

Today my dear reader, I regret to inform you that Singletrack Towers is in mourning. We are sad and inconsolable for the loss of a dear friend, colleague and fellow...

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The Hope HB160 still costs as much as a car – only now it’s a cheaper car

Hope drops complete bike price and refunds the difference to anyone who\'s already bought one

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Stop, HAMMERTIME! We Test 8 High-Powered Stoppers In Our Disc Brake Group Test To Find Out Which Is Best

Looking for an upgrade? We test and review 8 high-powered trail brakes to see which ones come out on top.

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Not Just A Pretty Face – The Hope Tech 3 E4 Takes Out Best Engineered In Our Disc Brake Group Test

Gorgeous UK-made disc brakes that\'ll have you shooing the magpies away from your bike.

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10 UK-Made Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

From XC through to Enduro, carbon to titanium, and single pivot through to virtual pivot; here are 10 full suspension bikes made right here in the UK. There\'s more to…