Hope headset bearings: selection starts with frame and fork interfaces Start with the interfaces, not the bearing colour or a photograph of an old headset. The upper choice has to match the upper head-tube bore and the fork steerer diameter.…
Claimed crankset weight Hope's EVO crankset specifications list a starting weight of 560 g for a 170 mm setup including the axle. Hope offers 135, 155, 165, 170 and 175 mm crank lengths, so the number changes with the selected…
New GR4 or discounted Tech 4 V4? The EVO GR4 is the straightforward choice when you are buying a new Hope gravity brake at similar money. It is the current-generation package, while the Tech 4 V4 still makes a strong…
A technical review of the Hope Carbon Seatpost covering diameter choice, 15mm layback, circular vs elliptical saddle rail hardware, and Hope’s wedge-clamp warning.
A technical review of Hope carbon handlebars, comparing the 20R and 35R options by rise, clamp diameter, width, sweep, cut-down fit, and cockpit setup.
A technical review of the Hope Direct Mount Stem for compatible triple-clamp fork bikes, covering fork fitment, 31.8 vs 35mm clamp choice, reach, and setup checks.
A technical review of the Hope TR Stem for downcountry, trail, and all-mountain bikes, covering 31.8 vs 35mm clamp fit, stem length, no-gap clamping, and Gravity Stem comparison.
A technical review of the Hope RX/XC stem for gravel, XC, and fast trail cockpits, covering 70mm/90mm fitment, 31.8 clamp checks, rise, and setup notes.
A legacy review of Hope F20 flat pedals for owners and used buyers, covering serviceability, pins, bearings, platform feel, and whether F22 is the better upgrade.
A practical guide to Hope pedal pins, F22 and Union service parts, bearings, bushings, seals, rebuild decisions, and when to replace rather than service.