Hope Pro 5, Would you buy one?

[@ocbyn]

Nice one and a true Yorkshireman- “…it’s bloody freezing..” whilst wearing a t shirt. Top man.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your great comments,

[@martinreilly9743]

Hi dave . Nice piece of kit from hope . My cube stereo 160 hpc is dripping with hope products as they are well made and from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 keep up the good work mate 🤘🤘

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@stephenbrown5844]

Got a cube 160 to🤣🤣needing new hoops from hope,, them crap shimano n newman rims,, hopeless 😊

[@ericsn6158]

Built my own wheel set based on Pro4s, am happy with their durability and low drag, and have had no issues. Been waiting for ages for this update; higher engagement and good-looking hub both tick the boxes for me. IMO, they are much better looking than I9 1/1 which are about the same price range. Next wheel build will be on standard Pro5s. Thanks for the review.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@tuggers1000]

hi mate. does the pro 5 need a spacer for running Sram NX cassette? does it come with one? thanks

[@ThePalestinians8myCat]

So I’ve managed to destroy 3 free hubs on the pro 5. Turns out that those lightweight springs that reduce drag aren’t up to it if you’re a certain type of rider. They’re not strong enough to engage the pawls when you’re hauling ass and all sorts of unfriendly noises emanate from your rear hub. It’s become such an issue hope have produced stronger springs that you can fit if you’re suffering from being too bad ass for the pro 5. I’ve got them in and have no issues now. Just a heads up.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for your comments, yes we have heard this too, the good thing is though Hope will sort it strait away.

[@richardb.419]

Allready got them and there great !! some improvements as well not just another version of the old hub. Allways loved Hope parts, they look awesome !!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thank you for watching and your comments

[@hardmtnbiker]

Have you ever reviewed the Single Speed trials hubs and compared the Pro 4 to Pro 5? I’m just curious if they made any changes and increased the hub body flange width

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching, I havent but you might find what you are looking for here www.hopetech.com/product-documents/hubs/

[@koreydeese6899]

Interested. Will be buying a UK brand hardtail probably and think it would be interesting to fit it with UK components. I do love my Onyx hubs on one of my bikes though.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@islandaerial3414]

I'm still running the stock Bontrager HG hub on my 2019 Powerfly 7 (because I can't get any other hub/rim to fit it) 20,000+ kms I have replaced the body 3 times and have run 6 pawls and am currently running 3 pawls. I can't seem to notice any difference between the 3 and 6. Would love to try the Hope 5 but, it will have to await my next eMTB... 👍

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comments

[@MartinTeerly]

Brilliant hub but I am sticking with my pro4.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@andrewcheetham5577]

Awesome video, Ive just had a pro 4 fail on me this weekend, its attached to an Orange Ebike, so far this bike inside 6 months as had new EP8 motor, new cassette, new rear mech and new chain. the bike was bought in Oct 2022, these Ebikes chew through parts.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and you comments

[@SubversionGarage]

I would like to see a comparison between the new Hope and the Bitex hubs.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching, will see what I can do.

[@germanhugger41]

Great review... I have a ten year old Hope Pro 3 or 4 hubs, and they are absolutely bombproof. However I've got the hump with Hope since they refused to sell me a pair of straight pull rim brake road hubs, so I just got the hump and they lost me forever as a customer... DT Swiss 350 hubs are excellent..

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching, Hope have always been reluctant to sell some factory products, some are now available

[@claremontinteriorsmw]

Makes sense the six engagements points all together

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@robrobinson420]

Big green seal yet the bearing on drive side is exposed so water can get in it needs a rubber seal on axle then be better. Im looking at ebike wheels but may just get the dt swiss wheels seal better and now got Ln ratchet so strong engagement. Not much about for ebike wheels really

[@felixjackson2670]

Huge fan of Hope...Mountain Bike has Hope Mono Mini brakes,Hope Pro2 hubs,Hope Headset and BB...all bombproof... Also Pro4 hubs on Gravel Bike.... they do require attention from time to time,so being a mechanic helps.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Felix, Thanks for your comments

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Another brilliant product.. brilliant means 4 pawls getting chewed up by ebikes.?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@gawa62]

Top review Dave, might have to take a look into Hope tour's 👍🚴‍♂️

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@Thekrislong]

Dave, the custom wheels page on your website doesn’t seem to be working.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Kris, we have taken it down, the maintenance of the back end was high but the return of sales were too low. people seem to want to talk and get advice before buying.

[@stephenbrown5844]

Thanks dave,, been waiting for these just as eagerly as all,, now i can mix n match to suit my E, bike 😉👊♥️🇬🇧

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Stephen, thanks for watching and your comment

[@oiyo5124]

Good Day. What spoke length/nipples did you use for the Hope pro 5/DT Swiss EX511 build. Thank You! Cant seem to find proper hub spec dimensions anywhere.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, try here www.hopetech.com/product-documents/hubs/#!pro-5-rear

[@Hobbiemtbrider]

Hello there it’s the new 5 non ebike and the ebike version much of a difference I’ve noticed they only sale 35w version only non ebike and 30w ebike version complete wheels find a bit better if they should sale 35w with ebike version just wonder if I can just buy non ebike version as it’s cheaper option thanks in advance your videos are top notch

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, yes there is a big difference, if you are wanting a new rear wheel on ebike then the only version you should be using is the ebike version, we could always build you a custom wheel?

[@starkcycles310]

Will they be tough for Yorkshire winter riding?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Yes as long as they are maintained

[@LineyMTB]

Can you just change the pro 5 freehub to the ebike specific freehub on the pro 5 or are there more parts in the hub that are ebike specific? Just curious.

[@Ninja_Revenge]

When RS5 for rim road will be available?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, As far as I know Hope have not released any details.

[@duncandoughnuts_za]

Do the ebike and Stand hub use the same hub shell and ratchet ring ? is it only the driver (free hub body) that differ? - Can I get a standard one and then just replace the free hub driver with a ebike version ?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for your comments, the drive is completely different and not interchangeable with previous hub shells.

[@duncandoughnuts_za]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Thanks, I mean the hope pro5 vs hope pro5 ebike version... is the drive the only different (steel vs Alloy / 52poe vs 108 poe ?)

[@machinist_matt]

Is the Shimano steel freehub ebike (54poe) specific? I would like a steel freehub with 108poe.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

yes I think it is

[@machinist_matt]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Thanks 👍

[@oiyo5124]

Any info/remedy for freehub bearing wearing out faster on pro4/5? Noticable less drag on 3 vs 6 pawls? Thank you!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

The introduction of the new style seal makes drag much less on the new 5 even with 6 pawls, also the benefits especially on ebikes with six pawls, amazing

[@bch1309]

Hi, the outer bearing seems exposed in the drive (cassette) side. Is that going to be a problem?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thank you for watching and your comments, no not as long they are serviced when required

[@bch1309]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thanks! I live in a tropical country where it rains a lot. So I was a bit hesistant to buy a product that has its bearing exposed. It's only a matter of time for the grime and dirt to go in 😂 i will try this one though

[@superlongman]

Hi, do you need a new seal tool for the Pro 5 rear hub? I have one for Pro 4, but it doesn't seem to fit Pro 5.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching, the new pro5 seal can be refitted without a tool, it’s designed to be fitted by hanf

[@superlongman]

Thank you so much, sir! That sounds great!

[@gio_libe]

hello, for a muscle bike that I use mainly for wheelies, do you recommend the pro five or the pro four?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment, pro 5

[@1brokenspoke189]

I will be having one of these on the back of my ebike and knowing Hope hubs it will probably last about a decade before it even needs a service .

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@joeconway5078]

Are springs for the pro 5 available anywhere yet?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments, not as yet

[@ck23j]

According to the weight I think you meant Pro 4.

[@mclaren44]

will pro4's become cheaper now?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments, All pro4 hubs will be withdrawn apart from stock left in shops

[@soundwave6769]

does the xd free hub have 6 pawls and whould it fit in my mavic dmax pro 2019 rear hub?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments, yes it does but it wont fit though.

[@FalconekL2]

Hello. Will Pro 5 freehub body fit into Pro 4 hub?

[@jamesmincher3435]

No I’ve been told I was thinking same thing bigger freehub and bearings

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments, Like James said, unfortunately not.

[@FalconekL2]

Well, thats a pity, I Hoped, it would work

[@jamble7k]

hard to beat a dt 350 honestly

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

I did agree prior to the release of the new pro5, i'm not sure now. Thanks for watching and your comments

[@bikemad]

Yes I will

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@ianmangham4570]

I love me a chunky hub ,I do not like the price and I don't know it yet 😀🙏

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@MUTP-zq1oc]

Too expensive. Maybe in a few years. Still loving my hope hoops pro2 evo.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Good for you, they are a good hub even now

[@wallyedmonds8199]

They still break .

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comments

[@David-np4vo]

Still stick with 350’s

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comment, the 350s are a great hub

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

I won’t be buying one, brilliant and well built as it is, I can’t justify £200+ on just a hub.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@dantindley5181]

Pretty much any decent aftermarket hub costs this much or more

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

@@dantindley5181 maybe they are, still not going to spend the money on it.

[@rhythm618]

So how much money would you spend on a hub? Hope is more competitive priced then most of its competitors.

[@Thecrazyvaclav]

@@rhythm618 not £200 they might be competitive price wise, but it’s still a lot of money for a bit of bling, I’ve gone across 4 continents 50+ countries on Deore Lx, needed two rebuilds, one of which I did at a hotel I was staying at after getting the bearings from a hardware store, can’t see how a £200 hub would be any better tbh or easier to get parts for in Tajikistan or Peru

[@hookerjl1]

Thanks for showing and explaining the hub. I‘ve learned some more about the function of the engagement points…now i‘d like to find out by myself how they run in an internal gearhub such as sachs/sram or shimano nexus which are my prefered ones. Toodle pip👋🏻🙂

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@GelMibson-u2y]

Does it use the same axle as the Pro 4? Just wondering if my Pro 4 bearing support tools will work when it comes time to service the bearings. This is a great upgrade, especially for us bigger guys.....and will someone PLEASE make a steel microspline?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, I will check this out for you

[@ronnienewsome800]

Is the hope 5 ebike hub a lot louder than the pro4 that's the question

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thank you for watching and your comments, I would say it's about the same

[@ronnienewsome800]

Brilliant I will order one straight away