If you’re looking for light, pretty and tough cranks - with aftersales support for years to come - these are well worth a look.
Hope Technology
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,…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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
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.
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.
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.
Fresh Goods Friday 369
It's a bittersweet Fresh Goods Friday today, and not just because of the spiced sherry
Best Engineered Winner: Hope F20 Flat Pedal Review
Made right here in the UK, are the Hope F20 flat pedals some of the best going? David tests and reviews some purple F20s to find out
British Riders Head To Albstadt For Mtb World Cup
Six British riders are racing the World Cup XC course this weekend
Combo Light Group Test
We test 8 high-powered LED lights from Exposure, Gloworm, Hope & ITUO to see which helmet and handlebar lights came out on top.
Core Bike 2017: Hope Technology
Hope is set to turn the prototype HB.211 carbon enduro bike into a fully-fledged production bike. Plus, new oval chainrings and a 10-48t cassette.
WTF: The Hope Nutcracker
That poor nut had no idea what was coming! Hope Technology delivers us a Christmas present in the form of a video ode to The Nutcracker. Enjoy!
Eurobike 2016: Hope Carbon Bars, Wide Rims & 10-48t Cassette
Hope Technology had a prototype 10-48t cassette on display at Eurobike, as well as SRAM jockey wheels and new UK made carbon handlebars.
Making MTB Movie – An Interview With The Producer
Meet Pip Piper, the maker of 'Mountain Biking - The Untold British Story' which is co produced by us and just weeks away from release!
Fort William 2016 – In the pits
A few tasty new bikes and products and prototypes we spotted in the Fort William pits today
Hopetech Humbled by Turnout to First Women’s Ride
The inaugural #Hoptechwomen Tuesday ride proves popular
Enduro World Series Finale – Woody Hole interview
From just 'giving it a go' to Masters World Champion in one season, Dave caught up with Hope Technology's Woody Hole to find out more
Found at EWS Finale – Woody Hole’s Enduro of Hope
Woody's in line to win the overall Master's category at Enduro World Series Finale this weekend and this is the bike that's going to help him do it
OS paper maps to include digital download
But not if you want to use it with anything other than the OS Maps app
‘Complete Speed’ With Guy Martin DVD Out
The DVD about Singletrack forum regular, Terrahawk came out this month. Also includes that guy with the sideburns. You can win it too!
Tweedlove – Mechanic’s Tunes Part One
What tunes for wrenching? Here's Hope Technology's Rob Dodsworth's choices
Spotted at Tweedlove – Rachael Walker’s Doodled Furtado
Inspired freehand sharpie artwork from snapper Sam Needham
