Hope has been known for making hubs known for reliability and ease of service for nearly years but their hubs have always been a bit of a drag…literally. Being born in the UK, their Pro 4 hub has always been really well sealed against the elements but that aggressive sealing also causes a bit more drag than some of the competition. The Pro 5 aims to fix that while also boosting engagement to 108 POE 6 pawl system that engages 3 of the pawls at once.
The new Pro 5 hubs will also come with options for centerlock brake rotor mounts and they will also be offering an e-bike specific hub but for the additional stress e-bikes can dish out to a hub.
If you are using their Pro 4 hubs, the company has committed to making replacement parts for 10 more years so keeping your existing Hope hubs running smooth won’t be an issue for many years.
Their new hubs will cost $235 usd for the rear and $101 for the front
We were not able to find weights at the time of writing this but will be sure to update it when we can get our hands on a set.
From Hope directly:
Features
>> Improved sealing to stop dirt ingress and to reduce drag
>> New Labyrinth seal has zero drag for incredible freewheeling performance
>> New Pawls/Springs design to increase longevity, load capacity & a reduction of drag.
>> Increased engagement from 44 to 108 with a new offset 6 pawl freehub design
>> Wire cut pawls from high strength steel for maximum strength.
>> New step down axle design for a stiffer more durable freehub
>> New hub body profile for increased stiffness without adding weight
>> Ebike Specific hub designed for the demands of ebikes
>> Fully serviceable and rebuildable with simple tools
>> Available in 24, 28, 32 and 36 hole drillings
>> Available with all modern freehub bodies
>> End spacers can be easily swapped to suit different frame and axle standards
>> 6 bolt or Centrelock disc fitting
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If you would like to try out the new Hope Pro 5 hubs, you can learn more about us through our Custom Wheel Building page or you can reach out to us below to get your own set ordered. They are supposed to start shipping in early March.