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Hope Tech 3 V4 brakes


HOPE HAVE CLEARLY worked hard on their latest DH brakes. The big four-piston, single-piece V4 calliper boosts power beyond everything but Shimano’s downhill sets. Heat tolerance and pad life are also improved significantly over the old two-pot V2 without adding weight, although it’s still a hefty system. Drag-free set-up is easy, braided hoses are standard and you can even run Hope’s double-skin vented rotors (203mm only).

The much neater Tech 3 lever isn’t ambidextrous like before, but it syncs far better with shifters (it’s Shimano I-Spec compatible), uses a cam roller for smooth, rattle-free feel and is super-adjustable. Hope’s event and factory back-up is legendary too. Although it’s pretty heavy, the V4 combines unparalleled lever adjustment with massive power.

WEIGHT 529g
POWER 135Nm

PRICE: 357$







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