Submitted by
forrest25
a Cross Country Rider
from roseville, ca Date Reviewed: July 30, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
looks good, holds up.
Weaknesses:
O-rings on the axle.
Bottom Line:
Its a great hub. It has stayed true for six months now, and it has performed better then I expected. The only thing is, is that I tried to grease up the hub end pieces and the O-rings expanded and couldn't get them back into the hub. I fixed it but that was a bit annoying. That is the only complaint though.
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Submitted by
mtnbikfrut
a Racer
from Washington, DC Date Reviewed: June 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Universal Cycles
Strengths:
price, smooth
Weaknesses:
slop in bearings
Bottom Line:
there is a little bit of slop in the hub. I called Hope directly, they said they put in some bad bearings. Sent me some replacements right away at no charge. Great customer service, but unfortunate that I either have to replace the bearings myself or pay my bike shop to do it.
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Submitted by
nhodge
a Weekend Warrior
from wash.-us Date Reviewed: March 15, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
red barn
Strengths:
everything you'd want in front hub
Weaknesses:
there are none
Similar Products Used:
Kings, XT,LX{both junk}
Bike Setup:
'01 ventana la bruja-pushed fox rc-marz z1 light-dt swiss 5.1's, hadley rear
Bottom Line:
as much as i have NO use for the proII rear, i think the front is as good as you could want up front. totally accessable to maintain{grease}, totally smooth & totally
silent,although i don't know if any front hubs make any noise. i like to feel like i'm getting my moneys worth in any component & the proII is maybe the best quality for cost of any part on my bike.
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Submitted by
Psycho Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: January 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
varies with my mood
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Monkamoo.com
Strengths:
Solid hub, easy to convert between 20mm and QR, variety of colors and great value for what you get.
Weaknesses:
Not as bling as a Hadley or Chris King, there are other good hubs out there for a little less if you're out to save a buck or two.
Similar Products Used:
Shimano (various levels)
Bike Setup:
Heavily modified Gary Fisher Cake 2 DLX, hand built wheels on Hope hubs
Bottom Line:
These are a good, dependable hub made to take a lot of abuse (mud, grime, cold, wet...you get the idea) and are easily serviceable and convertible between popular axle formats. They come in a variety of colors for those who want to coordinate with their frame or whatever.
I picked this hub up for my first hand built set of wheels and they have been worth the additional investment. They have performed solidly over the last year (and I'm not the most graceful clyde (heavy) rider out there) and, although they don't garner the same wow factor as a Hadley or King hub, they are certainly superior to what I've used in the past. Hope makes a solid product with a lot of versatility and, thought I haven't had to put it to the test, I understand they really look after their customers too.
If you're after good value and quality in a hub and don't mind putting a little more money toward something that will outlast cheaper hubs...without absolutely breaking the bank...then think Hope :)
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Submitted by
davytmaxx
a Weekend Warrior
from fife Date Reviewed: December 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
local
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came specced on bike
Strengths:
good bearings
good build quality
running 15mm axle with no hassle at all
typical hope really!
Weaknesses:
none so far
typical hope really!
Similar Products Used:
everything from shimano,sunn and old hopes
Bike Setup:
orange p7 pro,hope mini monos
Bottom Line:
excellent hub,comes in loads o colours,drillings and lets face it if anybody can come up with a reason not to buy one i bet they've never dealt with hope themselves. best company i ever dealt with when i worked in bike shops and although never had to contact them about front hubs they are so helpfull if you ever do.
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Submitted by
daredevilcsl
a Weekend Warrior
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: December 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Plentong
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
- Smooth
- Great looking
- Great color variety
- Available for 9mm QR, 15mm TA QR, 20mm TA QR
Weaknesses:
- NA -
Similar Products Used:
XTR M975 hub
Bike Setup:
08 VIP Meta 5, 09 Fox 32 Float 15qr, 08 Fox Float RP23, 08 XT groupset, Hope Pro 2 Hub, DT Swiss EX5.1d, DT Competition Spoke.
Bottom Line:
Get this as a set as it is value for money and it is compatible with 3 different size of axle, 9mm, 15mm, and 20mm.
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Submitted by
mooms
a Cross Country Rider
from Durango, CO, USA Date Reviewed: December 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
out my back door...
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
sealed bearings. convertible to 20mm if you're so inclined. maintenance free.
Weaknesses:
none period.
Similar Products Used:
shimano, azonic, sun ringle.
Bike Setup:
Surly Karate Monkey 29er singly.
Bottom Line:
value can't be beaten. quality build. bombproof. would highly recommend!
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Submitted by
bxxer rider
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: October 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
leckhampton daisy bank
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
stock
Strengths:
strong good realiable bearings smooth
Weaknesses:
not many, so little carnt think of any
Similar Products Used:
specalized Dh hub
Bike Setup:
orange patriot fr lt boxxer, junior t pro, xt deore
Bottom Line:
brilliant hub, well worth getting
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Submitted by
reelinfeele
a Weekend Warrior
from FL Date Reviewed: October 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
NYL's
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
Light, Strong, good looking
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Junk shimano
Bike Setup:
All Mountain
Bottom Line:
You dont have pay high prices for quality. It is just as good if not better than cK. Look out wood.
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Submitted by
John Smith
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: March 25, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
cRc
Strengths:
Light weight.. Cheap Easy to switch between Qr and 20mm
Weaknesses:
None..
Bottom Line:
Why buy anything else when these will do the same job of a Ck or hadley hub at half the price.
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Submitted by
Grant Elms
a Weekend Warrior
from Eastbourne,East Sussex,U.K. Date Reviewed: February 8, 2008
These hubs could rule the world.Superb quality & construction.These hubs will do anything XC,Freeride,Down Hill
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Submitted by
Hilton
a Racer
from Jerusalem Date Reviewed: January 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
lots
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Chainreactioncycles
Strengths:
14000km feels like new!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
what?
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
Yeti kokopelli,hope,dtswiss.xtr.easton,sram and more
Bottom Line:
Brilliant and ditto all the above reviews
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Submitted by
caudex333
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Everything, super hub. Price, 20mm conversion, design, etc.
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
Fantastic hub. Super light and tough as nails. Conversion to 20mm takes less than 5 minutes. Highly recommended!
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Submitted by
Clark
a
from Squamish Date Reviewed: March 31, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
precision built, super smooth well-sealed bomber great price
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
chris king, xt, wtb, etc.
Bike Setup:
heckler
Bottom Line:
awesome hubs. amazing value. as smooth as chris king at half the price. no play, smooth bearings, take a beating. get some, you'll love them.
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Submitted by
Shane Walz
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland, Or, USA Date Reviewed: March 27, 2007
Favorite Trail:
too many to list
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Universal Cycles
Strengths:
My first custom built wheels. The Hope Pro II's were an easy choice. 100 miles on them so far in nothing but rain and mud and they show no signs of wear. Looking forward to many more miles.
These are beautiful hubs. They easily compare to hubs that are twice the price. The front hub is also easily converted to 20mm thru-axle or Maverick. Nice job Hope. I'm an XC rider but I'm hard on my gear, so far these hubs are asking for more.
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Submitted by
Acid in the AIR!
a
from Leeds Date Reviewed: October 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$43.00
Purchased At:
Halfords (with staff discount)
Strengths:
Looks amazing! very smooth bearings to the Pro 2. Can take alot of abuse. Cheap as chips!
Weaknesses:
None found so far
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
Giant Acid, Pro 2's on single tracks, front avid juicy 7 2007, single speed, 2002 shivers
Bottom Line:
if you are looking for a cheap but incredibly well spent way to change to 20mm bolt through, go for a pro 2 hub as they are the cheapest 20mm hubs i have seen which can take a sh*t load of abuse.
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