Hope Technology

Hope Technology Carbon Crank

Vital Review

Tested: Hope Carbon Crank (Product Review)

Overall Review

W e’ve been running Hope cranks since they first started making them in 2015 . The very first iteration sported a unique spindle interface which functioned as intended but was a bit faffy to work with, and Hope moved to a more traditional self-extracting bolt system for the release of the EVO version of the crank in 2019. We still have our first EVO test sample running on a bike in our fleet to this day, testament to the great reliability of the updated design. Fast-forward to 2024, and Hope has added a carbon crank to their drivetrain catalog – in typical Hope fashion, it’s ingeniously named...

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/20/2024 6:42am

Hope Releases EVO Crank in New 135mm Length – AVAILABLE NOW (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 10/31/2024 - 8:13am

Hope: Inside the Factory (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/12/2024 - 9:41am

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Vital MTB Staff Build: Starling Murmur (Feature)

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/3/2024 - 7:41am

Renthal Flat Pedal, New Full Face Helmet, Riding Apparel, Pump - Vital MTB Gear Show February 2024 (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/2/2024 - 4:07am

Hope Launches Carbon Crank, New Stem and Unlimited Bronze Colorway (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/18/2024 - 11:50am

Stems

Bottom Brackets

Fresh News and Reviews - Vital MTB Gear Show January 2024 (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/29/2024 - 7:55am

More Caliper and Color Options Now Available for Hope's XCR Brake (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/19/2024 - 1:00am

Hope Introduces the Pro 5 DH Hub (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/13/2024 - 6:08am

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Vital Wheelset Project: NOBL TR38 / Hope Pro 5 Review (Feature)

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/1/2023 - 2:38am

Wheelsets

Front Hubs

Rear Hubs

Best New MTB Products of 2023 - Vital MTB Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/27/2023 - 12:02am

The 2023 Mountain Biker's Dream Gift Guide (Feature)

Posted by csteen on 11/10/2023 - 10:29pm

New MTB Shoes, Maintenance Products, Rotors, and Tools - Vital Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/30/2023 - 8:40am

Hope Introduces New R22 Chainring (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/8/2023 - 2:23am

New Helmet, Dropper Lever, Tubeless Tools and Underwear - Vital Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 7/3/2023 - 3:03am

Tubeless Kits / Flat Protection

Do You Have Enough Stopping Power? (Press Release)

Posted by Daniel G on 4/21/2023 - 8:59am

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New Drivetrains, Hubs, and Chainrings - Vital MTB Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 4/4/2023 - 7:13am

New Pedals, Work Stand, and Lights - Vital MTB Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/1/2023 - 1:17am

Hope Introduces All-New Pro 5 Hubs (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/18/2023 - 4:25am

Front Hubs

MTB News and Reviews - Vital Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/30/2023 - 12:26am

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First Ride: Hope’s All-New F22 Flat Pedal Delivers Outstanding Performance (Feature)

Posted by iceman2058 on 1/10/2023 - 1:00am

MTB PRODUCT OF THE YEAR - Hope Tech 4 E4 Disc Brakes (Feature)

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/21/2022 - 3:46am

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Hope Introduces 155-mm Version of EVO Crank (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 9/27/2022 - 7:57am

Hope Technology Tech 4 E4 Hydraulic Disc Brake Set

Vital Review

Absolute Showstopper: Hope Tech 4 E4 MTB Brake Review (Product Review)

Overall Review

We’re big fans of all things Hope here at Vital, after years of positive experiences with many of their products. The CNC wizards from Barnoldswick, England have a habit of taking their time with product development, and they’ve been in no rush to update their excellent Tech 3 brakes which have been garnering great reviews since their introduction in 2013. Still, they knew they wanted to make some improvements and 2022 saw them introduce the inconspicuously named Tech 4. Hope sought to provide a lighter lever feel and increase the braking power, and without getting ahead of ourselves, we can...

Posted by iceman2058 on 8/17/2022 1:26am

Two All-New Flat Pedal Shoes Tested - Vital Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 3/31/2022 - 5:53am

Hope Introduces the All-New Tech 4 Brake (Press Release)

Posted by iceman2058 on 2/28/2022 - 7:21am

New MTB Brakes, Tubeless Kits and Riding Packs - Vital Gear Show (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 12/28/2021 - 11:35am

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The Unsung Hero Rides Hope's New Proto HB-916 High-Pivot Enduro Bike (Video)

Posted by iceman2058 on 11/3/2021 - 2:05am

Hope Technology XCR Pro X2 Brakes

Vital Review

Long-Term Testing Hope's New Cross-Country XCR Pro Brake (Product Review)

Overall Review

One of the very first companies to ever put a hydraulic brake on a bicycle, Hope Technologies has been around the block and their latest offerings are among our absolute favorites here at Vital. When they announced a new brake for the XC market, we knew we had to give it a spin. As part of our testing we also wanted to understand if this would be a valid option for the trail bike weight weenies out there - keep reading to find out! Strengths Weaknesses Light weight Hose angle streamlines well with other controls on the bar Very quiet operation (in the dry) Good modulation Pricey Gap from pads...

Posted by yonatan.yatom on 10/24/2021 6:16am