STEVE-0 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Had a look on tarty and was amazed to see so many people using the pro 2...is it because they have better warranty or maybe because they come is more colours.Just wondered because the american classic seemed lighter for a better price!CheersSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Shit product knowledge but being told the Hope Pro2 had better bearings sealed the deal for me (That and it came in 32H and silver ). Hope's Hope though, you know you're getting a good product (generally ), whereas people's experiences with AC seem a bit sketchier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatprodude Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 dosnt really matter about you front hub cheaper the better imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseface Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 hope, as you can send it to them and they will fix it steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 im selling a chris king iso hub,the best you can get check my topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 im selling a chris king iso hub,the best you can get check my topic Nah... The most EXPENCIVE, doesn't mean its good, it's a front hub...Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Gardner Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) i have a hope mono, there bearings are still flowing as smooth as the day i got them, i dont know anyone who has the american classic either or know how good or bad they are so i would say go for hope Edited August 30, 2006 by Ross Gardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecoust Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 with the american classic there isnt an axle as such, it has more like spacers. that is why it is light and thats why it reccomends using a quick release, because the hub couldnt take bolts. also stan shaw had an american classic and the disc mounts bowed in on it so it bent his rotor round the mount (wierd i know). these reasons are why people use hubs like the pro2 because it is a pretty light weight hub,which is good quality and is mega reliable with great performance.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Smith Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 (edited) with the american classic there isnt an axle as such, it has more like spacers. that is why it is light and thats why it reccomends using a quick release, because the hub couldnt take bolts. also stan shaw had an american classic and the disc mounts bowed in on it so it bent his rotor round the mount (wierd i know). these reasons are why people use hubs like the pro2 because it is a pretty light weight hub,which is good quality and is mega reliable with great performance.steve the pro 2's dont use an axle either they are light and come in many colcours and the bearings are second to none for a front hubash Edited August 30, 2006 by trialnoir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 secound to chris king medical grade stainless bearings which can last up to 20 years from experience hope bearinsg tend to last around 4 years from general xc use, and hope use INA bearings in their hubs, and it just so happens thats im an engineer for INA bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted August 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 I also forgot to ask...does any one know the length of spokes used on the Hope Pro 2 because I'm probably going to have to buy some new ones seeing as mine are quite long and it will build a better wheel...CheersSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Kinda depends on what rim you're using, and what lacing you want to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted August 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 koxx rim normal lacing (2/3 crosses or whatever) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Why not just get a Hope XC, mine has served me VERY well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 Why not just get a Hope XC, mine has served me VERY well....Pad killing machine speaks the truth Get a hope XC, I have had 2 (only got rid of the 1st as I wanted a whole new wheel, It still runs perfect)There nice, Light, spin well and take a hell of a beating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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