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The article linked below from February hinted that Hope may be about to release some new hubs:
"Hope... Odd that they brought so many hubs to show the progression? Or a big fat hint towards a new one maybe?"
Does anyone have any idea when these hinted at new hubs may actually be released?
https://singletrackworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/bike-connection-winter-2020-day-1-round-up/
Judging by that one sentence I think you're reaching for something. Not much of a hint is it?
A reintro of the Ti center ?.
That would be cracking.
Current design is getting on a bit, they were released in Jan 2016. Hope aren't really a company who do cosmetic refreshes just for the sake of it.
Just because it's 4 doesn't mean it needs a refresh. E.g. how long did the 240 go without change before the exp version.
If my current Pro 4's are anything to go by, they don't need to change much to be honest.👍
Got to be honest I’m with poop there’s not a lot to do or change now.
nixie
SubscriberJust because it’s 4 doesn’t mean it needs a refresh. E.g. how long did the 240 go without change before the exp version.
Well, difference there is that DT made a good hub in the first place, while it took Hope a few goes.
^^ Northwind is totally correct there.
Not a fan-boy by any means but their current hubs are absolutely sorted.
Their other stuff... It's ok but not a "go to" by any means.
The hubs though, it's just common sense.👍
I heard that Hope are releasing an e-bike specific hub soon.
Hope pro 4s are a brilliant hub but I do think they could trim some fat off it and make it a bit lighter.
The weight is the only thing that let's it down. But I'm guessing with more machinery it would be more expensive and possibly not as strong.
A reintro of the Ti center ?.
That would be cracking.
I see what you did there!
Though mine are still good.
A bit weighty and while perfectly quick on the engagement front, they've lagged behind Industry Nine/Hunt/others in the quick engagement stakes. I don't see a new hub being any lighter, it's just not the Hope way, but it will likely have quicker engagement, maybe a Pro 4 Evo similar to the old Pro 2 Evo 40T?
Hope's Single speed/trials hub has faster engagement with 88 teeth. Maybe they could fit the ratchet ring from one of those into a standard Pro4? I emailed and asked if they'd do this for me but got no response. 🙁
@TheGhost I thinks its the same ring as the pro4 but the pawls are offset is two sets of two to double the possible enagement points. Down side of this is that only 2 of the 4 pawls are engaged.
Nope for Hope.
since switching for 240s two years ago Ive only just changed one bearing, the freehub has no great big seal but no dirt gets in, they stay spotless inside and spin better and no tiny springs to snap or wear out. Standard bearing sizes aswell, pro 4s would need full rebuild every year or so. And 240s are quieter.