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Hope Pro II DT 5.1(08)
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Hope Pro II / DT 5.1 Wheelset

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Loud freehub, but great performance with universal axle compatibility"

By Guy Kesteven

Hope hit an absolute winner when they teamed up with DT Swiss and started building complete wheels. The 28mm wide DT5.1 rims increase stiffness and tyre volume. The edges are a bit soft - watch the lips on sharp edges - but the handbuilt quality means we’ve yet to knock one out of shape despite years of daily abuse.

Pro II hubs are legendarily long lived, with tool-free axle-switching to any front or rear standard (including the new 15mm). Thirty-two DT Comp spokes have kept our test wheels tight despite a thorough beating.

Pricing is also excellent and spare spokes and stickers are included to keep them sweet, which leaves the noisy freehub as the only potential gripe. 

Weight fiends should check the new SPAM wheels (£350) with unique four-arm rotors and straight-pull spokes to minimise mass.

Different colours and 150mm rear versions are only available in separate hub pairs.

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  • User review of Hope Pro II DT 5.1(08)

    These wheels are strong - I have just taken up mountain biking - ( was 17.5 stone now 16.5 stone ) after quite a few laps round Coed Y Brenin and Follow the Dog. I ride heavy and lack any competence or skill however these wheels have stood up to the task where the Bontrager Dusters did not!

    I have been running at 50 psi because basically with my weight i could ride on an ice rink but when i have reduced the PSI to 40 - no issues either.

    Fully recommend them - the freehub is noisy but wearing a full face mask tends to mute it

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Specification

Name:
Pro II DT 5.1(08)
Built by:
Hope
Price:
n/a

Rims Brand:
DT
Year:
2008
Front Hub Model:
Pro II
Rear Hub Model:
Pro II
Weight (g):
1942 g
Rim Description:
5.1

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