Personalized Adjustability of EVO Brakes by Hope: Customize levers, callipers, and hoses to match your unique riding preferences.
Revamped Hope EVO Brakes: Three New Powerhouses Tailored for Your Thrills
Hope's all-new EVO mountain bike brakes are storming the market with a customizable take on mechanical mastery. Get ready to rule the trails with the EVO GR4, EVO TR4, and EVO X2, each offering different levels of power and control, alongside your choice of three diverse levers.
Unleash Your PreferencesThe EVO Brake series marks the first-ever chance for riders to pick their calliper, pad material, hose, and even lever blade. This one-of-a-kind customization could prove the missing link for those who found potential drawbacks in Hope's beloved Tech 4, which the EVO replaces.
Three gravity-defying callipers have been born to rule each domain—gravity, trail, and XC—paired with three lever blades, each distinctive in length, shape, and curvature to fit riders of all shapes and sizes.
For additional security in rough terrain, the standard lever now sports a hooked end.
The EVO isn’t just about new callipers; the master cylinder and lever have also seen updates.
More, Power, Stiffness, and Modulation: What's Cooking with Hope?The new lineup brings an estimated 6% increase in power, a slimmer calliper for seamless integration with frames, and a stricter yet more modulated feel. All these improvements translate to one of the top-notch mountain bike brakes you can get your grubby hands on.
The GR4, made for e-bikes and gravity riding, proudly holds Hope's motto as the most potent brake in their arsenal. A stiffer one-piece caliper and more compact profile help it fit into a wider range of frames. The brute packs bigger pistons, boasting 6% more muscle than its predecessor, the Tech 4.
A more freely moving piston setup gives the GR4 better performance and a noticeable improvement in its already impressive stopping power. Unfortunately, it does not support Hope's vented rotors, as the change has been made to boost stiffness and improve response times on rough terrain.
Gravity, Trail, and XC: What's the Difference?The TR4, built with trail bikes and all-mountain riding in mind, is TR4 for size, but packs a shade less firepower than the GR4. It still holds 6.5% more braking ratio power compared to the previous E4 system, making it the perfect choice for trail riding.
The X2 takes over for downhill or XC aficionados, emphasizing lever feel and control rather than sheer strength. This two-piston brake retains the X2 calliper from the Hope series, mounted onto the new EVO master cylinder for a lightweight yet reliable performance.
Grab the Right Lever for Your RideHope's geeked out on the new master cylinder, and it's easy to see why. They've reworked the redundant cam mechanism, reducing the free stroke for improved modulation and mechanism performance.
But before we dive into the details of the reinvented master cylinder, let's talk about the brand-new levers on offer:
- The Standard lever comes with all the brakes, tailored for most riders. Opt for a different blade instead if you want more personalization.
- The Power lever boasts a straighter and longer design, generating more mechanical force for gravity riding applications.
- The Control lever sports the most curvature, and lets you run it a snug 5mm closer to the bars for extra control and security in rough sections.
Riders are encouraged to measure the distance of their old Hope brake levers from the handlebar for proper fitting of the new blades.
Meet the Master CylinderThe new master cylinder looks familiar but undergoes major improvements under the hood. The redesigned cam mechanism reduces the brake's free stroke, allowing for better modulation and improved performance.
As Hope's previous master cylinder piston size didn't change, yet the hydraulic ratio grew, a new cam was contractually obligated to ensure smoother braking under various conditions.
Rival brands SRAM and Shimano have adopted mineral oil for their latest Maven and XTR brake models, respectively. However, Hope sticks with the proven DOT 5.1, citing its superior performance even in less-than-ideal conditions such as skimped maintenance, and tolerance to water contamination.
EVO Pricing- GR4 (with black hose): £240- GR4 (with braided hose): £250- TR4 (with black hose): £225- TR4 (with braided hose): £235- X2 (with black hose): £205- X2 (with braided hose): £215
Check out the new EVO brakes from September onwards.
Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the customization options in Hope's EVO mountain bike brake series, as they now have the ability to choose their caliper, pad material, hose, and lever blade. With the GR4, TR4, and X2 offering different levels of power and control, these new brakes could revolutionize the sports of mountain biking and off-road cycling.
With improvements such as an estimated 6% increase in power, a slimmer calliper for seamless frame integration, and a stricter yet more modulated feel, the EVO mountain bike brakes are among the top-notch options available for sports enthusiasts seeking perfection on the trails.
