yes the hope maybe be slightly harder to bleed but to be honest my hope mono trial has been the best disc i have used, i have been through shimano xt, hayes hfx, hayes cable brakes, hope mini, hope c2.
this brake has an amazing feel to it and it locks effortlessly.
also how do u manage to get a brake thats proven, the only reason anybody ever seemed to try the avid was because tarty had used one. sorry about this adam, but its true. i respect almost everything adam has to say, and im sure most do, but the problem is, is that you wont know which disc is best for you until you have tried both extensively(sp?). i haven't tried the avid disc and therefore have to refrain from commenting on the disc.
i do reccomend the hope, its braking is amazing and works very well. plus you get braided hosing with it as well.
however, for price and ease of maintenance iits obvious which wins
just my opinion
cheers
ben