30mm rim offers superior strength ideal for the privateer Enduro or DH racer wanting a dependable wheelset to last. Tested by Hopes World Cup DH riders The all new wheel range from Hope Technology is here. The new Fortus range offers wider rims with increased stiffness and strength. As with all previous Hope Hoops the Fortus rims will be built on the hugely popular and reliable Pro 4 hub to produce one of the best value mountain bike wheels on the market. For many years the Tech range of rims have been the wheel of choice for mountain bikers from the lightest XC racer to the most extreme downhill rider Hope have been able to supply their perfect rim. In recent years the trend has moved to wider and wider rims to match increasing tyre profiles. To cater to this wider market Hope have spent time developing a new range of rims. The rims feature an optimised profile to keep rigidity without adding excessive weight. Key Features Wheels machine built and hand finished in Barnoldswick Built with Pro 4 32h hubs (J-bend only) Optimised rim profile suitable for 2.4” - 2.8” tyres Tubeless compatible (requires tape and valves) Available in 26” 27.5” and 29” 135/142mm 148mm Boost and 150mm rear wheel options available Shimano Aluminium Shimano Steel and Sram XD freehub body options available Tech Specs: Welded 6061 T6 Aluminium rim with eyelets Black Sapim Race stainless steel double butted spokes built with silver brass Standard rear wheels supplied with 135 x QR and 142 x 12mm conversions Boost 110mm & 148mm option built with Boost specific hub Pro 4 32h hubs with stainless steel sealed cartridge bearings 4 Pawl ratchet system with 44 tooth engagement (8.2 deg) Hub available in Black Silver Blue Orange Purple and Red Internal width: 30mm External width: 35mm Profile depth: 23mm Rim ERD: 26” - 530mm/27.5” - 555mm/29” - 593mm Recommended tyre width: 2.4” - 2.8” Spoke count: 32 Rim only weight: 26” - 645g/27.5” - 675g/29” - 720g Wheelset weight from: 26” - 2230g/27.5” - 2305g/29” - 2435g