I've got a pair of Pro2 Evo hubs that currently have QR endcaps that I'd like to convert to boost, which I believe is possible with Hope endcaps (rather than a third party conversion kit).
I want to check I've properly understood which endcaps I need though!
The rear looks straightforward, needing - 148x12 rear end caps (code - HUB493).
For the front it looks like I need to get the endcaps to convert to 100x15 non-boost (code - HUB441) and then an additional single endcap to go on one side (code - HUB1009-14N) to then convert to 110x15 boost, have I understood this correctly? Frustratingly if it is this, I'll need to buy 3 different endcap kits totalling ~£50.
The hubs aren't currently built into a wheelset so any dishing can be sorted when I build them up. My understanding is that Pro2 Evos use the same endcaps as Pro4 hubs too?
If you're looking to convert the front hub for a Rock Shox fork (ie 15mm with Torque Caps) I have the Hope conversion end caps sitting in my garage that you can have for £10 including postage (can take a photo this evening). Please note that the Hope front hub conversion requires the wheel to be re-dished (you actually reduce the dish on the wheel). My conversion kit comes with the caps for both ends of the hub.
Edit: The kit I have is HUB486
I've recently converted mine to boost with hope adaptors (not before loosing a generic spacer in the mud when fixing a puncture).
If you need torque caps, buy Edd's as that's cheap.
If you don't, then email hope and they will tell you which part number you need, IME their email support is excellent.
Be aware, the rear spaces the hub by 3mm on each side, so if you frequently swap wheels you'll probably need to adjust the indexing each time.
The front, you'll need to dish the wheel by 5mm as it doesn't use a disc spacer.
The front solution is spot on but for the rear the cassette is moved inboard. Those works but kits such a lindarts/wolftooth boostinator are better as the extra length is all added to the disc side leaving the cassette in the correct position.
Agreed - I had loads of trouble with the rear kit as I couldn't get it to index properly on a 12sp setup. I'd go with one of the cheap generic kits that have the thick washer and disc spacer and require (an easy) redish. In fact, I did, and it fixed all my shifting issues.
Agreed – I had loads of trouble with the rear kit as I couldn’t get it to index properly on a 12sp setup. I’d go with one of the cheap generic kits that have the thick washer and disc spacer and require (an easy) redish. In fact, I did, and it fixed all my shifting issues
On the rear I used one of the hope end caps, on the opposite side and one generic spacer glued and pinned to the standard end cap.
Cassette stays in the correct position and the be spacer stays put when removing the wheel. I keep the leftover generic spacer with the spare tube.
Thanks all and thanks for the offer @edd, but I'm planning on using them with a Fox fork when built up so won't be able to use torque cap ends.