Would rather be up a mountain. Well that's what I was reading between the lines of 'theres more to this story' not so much complacent as complicit, but they arent really implying Every time someone turns their bike upside down, Lord Cthulhu eats a kitten, so I hope you're happy now!
I'm local to there, and there's no cycle path, or provision on the road between Corfe Castle and Wareham, there's a smaller road that's probably Having had several skin cancers removed, I really want to protect my knees from the Australian summer UV. Is it too much to expect at least one So what we claim is Currently spending more maintaining my bike than my car - and doing about 4x the miles too! Well-priced, stiff and durable set of road wheels ideal for the adventurer, commuter or weekend warrior.
Great build quality and impressive durability, yet they don't scrimp on performance. A great all-round wheelset. Lighter, faster and cheaper, the new s are excellent allrounders — so long as you're prepared to go hookless.
Log In Register. Support road. Help us to make it better. First Published Apr 25, What the road. Verdict I really wanted to have fun on these; homegrown wheels, Hope hub quality and carbon loveliness with real-world clincher compatibility, but I feel let down. I say yes, yes, yes, yes, whoa, hang on there a minute, lightweight? Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
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Rate the product for value:. Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose A disappointing mediocre in the light of imagined promise, they could be so much better if they were just lighter.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product The Made in Englandness and the further down-the-line easy maintenance and handsomely illustrated back up of Hope product. Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product The weight, and the freewheel noise could get to be annoying. Age: 42 Height: cm Weight: 73kg. Continue Reading. Latest Comments Steve K 2 sec ago. Probably a combination of the spokes bedding in and any twisted spokes righting themselves -even if you have done your best to destress them.
After the tweak they normally run fine thereafter. Have taken fair bit of punishment and rims have fair few dings in them but still totally true. Hope offered to re do them no problem but got a mate to do them as would cost a fair bit to post away.
Lasted ok but probably need done again. Maybe its a 29er thing. Have not even bothered to true and tension it. For me it would depend on whether the spoke tension is equal. I think your over worrying. They look cool and the freehub makes a nice click. Strange thing is.. It feels gritty when I hold both end caps and spin the wheel.. Maybe Hope will post me another set of bearings.. Hope sent new bearings, but it was still the same.
Turned out the hub was out of tolerance, so they built him a new wheel with the old rim.. Found the thread about the same gritty issue.. Not touched since after 2 years and they have been absolutely hammered. Arch EX on Pro 2 evo here. Your wheel looks as good as straight to me.
Comes with QR and 15mm through end caps, spare spokes and rim tape. Adding tubeless tape and valves is easy and tyres mount solidly without any struggle. Solidly built wheels. Ordered the XC model after using the Enduro set for a few months. They come with a couple extra spokes and the thru axle conversion bits. K M Great price for great wheels.
Been using them for a few months now and a few hundred miles, holding up great. Royal Got the 35's for my wife's bike. They look great and spin nicely and have that wonderful Hope sound they break in and get noisier after the first ride. SLC 35W version - Wheels arrived quickly for free international postage! I have rim taped them with clear gorilla tape and sealed super easily with a normal floor pump.
Will drop a few psi over the next few rides. Weight as advertised, and no issue going tubeless. Bought the rear as well.
This wheel is strong and true. I am really pleased with it's performance. At over lbs this wheel handles steep, fast, rocky conditions and jumps amazingly well. The Pro 4 hub free wheel isn't as loud as I had hoped but it makes a great sound. Due to this great experience, I will be buying Hope Hoops for my next wheel needs. Mr jones Great wheels, reliable.
We have 4 sets, never let me down. Great quick service again from Merlin. Mr Houston Seems a good choice so far, lighter than my previous wheels and stay true after a fair bit of abuse. Mrs Jorge Highest quality wheeset at a reasonable price!
So far so good! Nelli Great wheels bought to replace standard wheels on an Saracen Mantra Pro hard tail. A bit hard to put on my performance Nobby Nic on the front Ok very hard and am running with tubes initially, but expect to go tubeless soon. They run waaaay smoother than a cup and cone hub and with stainless bearings are going to be longer lived I hope! Look great, a lot lighter and rear hub sounds great too!
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