Hope Tech is launching their new Thru Axles along with updates on their finishing kits at this year’s Eurobike. The new front and rear Thru Axles offer another option for UDH-equipped bikes. After many years, in tandem with the release of the new Thru Axles, Hope thought it was time to refresh and release updated finishing kits as well.
New Thru Axles
With the wide use of UDH Hope thought it was time to offer the Hope Rear Thru Axle. And, alongside the rear, there is a matching front.
Hope says they will have front axles available for certain Ohlins, Fox, and Rockshox forks. There will also be rear axle combinations for certain UDH-compatible frames from Santa Cruz, Specialized, Trek, and Transition.
Hope states that “like all of our parts, these have been designed, tested, and manufactured in their factory in Barnoldswick and are made to last”. The new Thru Axles will be available in the 7 signature Hope colors.
Thru Axle Retail and Features
Retail: $45
UDH or Transmission Nuts: $20
Available from August 1st.
- Cut away to reduce weight whilst maintaining optimal bearing support for Hope hubs
- 6mm Hex for ease of use (exception with Ohlins fork axle; 5mm to match pinch bolt)
- Hex on all rear axles in case of disaster.
- UDH-compatible bolts to match axles
- Available in Hope’s 7 colours.
- Fork axles for Ohlins RXF34/RXF36/RXF38, Fox 36/38 and Rockshox Pike/Lyric/Zeb
- Rear Axle combinations for; Santa Cruz, Specialized, Trek, and Transition.
Updated Finishing Kits
Finishing kits are usually the small, often, blingy bike bits that pull a build together. And after quite a few years, Hope thought it was time to update several of their finishing kit options.
They state that “they didn;t reinvent the wheel, ” but just updated the looks of each seat clamp and doctors (Head, Space, and Grip). They wanted us to tell you that yes, they are still all made right there in their Barnoldswick factory.
Finishing Kit Features
Available from August 1st.
- Seat Clamp – Bolt and QR
- Seat Clamp Sizes – Size 28.6, 30, 31.8, 34.9, 36.4 and 38.5mm diameter
- Head Doctor and Space Doctors – Designed to fit 1 1/8″ diameter steerers
- Space Doctors – 5mm, 10mm, and 20mm spacers
- Available in black, silver, bronze, red, blue, purple, and orange
- Designed, tested, and manufactured in Barnoldswick
