paulvs Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Hope Pro 3 Straight Pull Wheelsets Description : Acontinuation of the brilliant Pro 2 wheels. These stunning new Pro3 SP(straight pull) wheels are a fabulous combination of lightweight,reliability and value. Again teaming up with world renowned DT Swiss,and using their proven Super Competition Triple Butted spokes and newXR 4.2d rims - our wheels sets are laced and meticulously hand finishedin the UK.The XR 4.2d rim offers superb construction, low weight and anideal wheel build for general XC use through to all day epics andracing. Wheels are available individually or as a pair and come complete withcustom ?Hoops? etching on the hub, rim tapes, spare spokes and nipplesand rim stickers. Both wheels are QR but the front can be converted tothe new 15mmm bolt through standard as a option (CANNOT be converted to20mm front but 10/12 bolt through rear is available as an aftermarketconversion). Wheels are packaged in purpose made wheel boxes to avoiddamage in transportation. CNC machined in Barnoldswick, England Built and hand finished in UK Bearing type: Cartridge (61803, 17.28) Hub Body: 2014 T6 aluminium Colours: Gunsmoke Hole Drilling: 32 Cassette body: Aluminium Ratchet type: 4 pawl (24t engagement) Weight: Front 756g Rear 889g
Dirtbreath Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Look good. How much? What's the story with these rims and going tubeless. Does the tyre sit on the bead directly or do you need to seat it on the rim strip.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 They are good value for money. Hubs do not engage as fast as Kings or Industry Nine's, but for the money you can't complain. Easy servicable, versatile and long-lasting. What more do you want? They ALWAYS get good reviews and have several wheelset awards. Those are XC orientated and the 4.2's and as light or bullit proof as Stan's Olympics, but they'll do the job. I say go for it. Oh, and they have a killer free-hub sound.
Iwan Kemp Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 They need a rim strip, but convert farely easy enough. Stans, Joes or even DT's own strips will do the job.
paulvs Posted January 8, 2009 Author Posted January 8, 2009 They are good value for money. Hubs do not engage as fast as Kings or Industry Nine's' date=' but for the money you can't complain. Easy servicable, versatile and long-lasting. What more do you want? They ALWAYS get good reviews and have several wheelset awards. Those are XC orientated and the 4.2's and as light or bullit proof as Stan's Olympics, but they'll do the job. I say go for it. Oh, and they have a killer free-hub sound.[/quote'] Could you explain the "engage". Thanks! Price tag... around 6-7k
Iwan Kemp Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 That's how quickly...hmmm...To put it in laymans terms: that's how quickly the hub & therefor wheel turns when you stomp on the pedal. A hub has pawls that "engage" the drive system. Am I explaining this correct JB?
Iwan Kemp Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 From the CK website:"All of our rear hubs utilize our patented RingDrive? engagement mechanism. RingDrive? uses 72 engagement teeth on each drive ring. That means the hub engages over 3 times quicker than the standard 24 tooth pawl-type freehub. Trying to get started again in the middle of a steep uphill section? Going for the surprise jump to drop your buddies? This unique design offers instant and positive engagement that's capable of handling a torque load of over 800ft/lbs, or over three times more than most other high end hubs we've tested. It is the heart of our hub and all the rest is built around it." Industry Nine's engage faster though.
paulvs Posted January 8, 2009 Author Posted January 8, 2009 Perfect! Thanks! I suppose that is why they are so much more expensive...
Iwan Kemp Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 ...and they last forever. But when it comes to value for money you can't beat Hope.
Slowbee Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 7 K !! you gotta be outta your flippen tree i mean that amount of money is not going to make such a significant difference to your riding ... or is it ?
Iwan Kemp Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Read these reviews:http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/hope-pro-2-on-dt-42d-32178 http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/pro-ii-dt-xc-9867 http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/wheel-sets/product/pro-iii-sp-am-4-wheelset-20213
Thug Posted January 8, 2009 Posted January 8, 2009 Paul, the XR4.2 is a lightweight XC rim and its soft. I had my DT 240s hubs built onto XR4.2's with Revolution spokes. A pure lightweight XC combination. My rear rim lasted just 6 months before I had it replaced. Rather go for the XR4.1 which is slightly heavier but a lot stronger.
paulvs Posted January 9, 2009 Author Posted January 9, 2009 what bike are you using on the XR4.1's and what is your weight? paulvs2009-01-09 02:28:38
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