Is there a difference Hope Pro2 and Pro2 Evo

[awesme]

Hi all

 

Is there a difference:

 

Hope Pro2 Hubs and as per:

http://www.buycycle.co.za/buyparts/wheelsets-mtb/custom-wheelset-ztr-crest-rims-hope-hubs-dt-swiss-spokes.html

 

and

 

http://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemID=SPG258

 

Looking for a matching set of skewers:

 

Rear: 12x142 - I will get a skewer with the Frame.

Front: 15 Maxle - I will get a skewer with the Fork (Revelation, RCT3 Solo Air)

 

Most of my parts are either Hope, Thomson or Shimano based.

 

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[ChUkKy]

Good Question, Im keen to know the difference.... I have the Pro 2 EVO's on my bike

[jannosmit]

Evos are a bit lighter, some difference in the bearings as well. Johann Bornman said something once about it.

[Johan Bornman]

The Evo and pre-Evo front hubs are EXACTLY the same.

The Evo rear hubs have a larger axle and therefore different bearings. This allows it to be adapted to through-axle use as well as QR. However, if you don't use through axles on the rear, a non-Evo is better since it uses far, far cheaper bearings.