AFTER GOING THROUGH two SRAM GXP bottom brackets on a test bike we decided it was time to turn to UK based Hope for some properly UK-proof kit.
To make the BB work
with our SRAM cranks we had to pop on a set of Hope's GXP converters. These are
essentially two lightweight machined aluminium cups that sit snuggly inside the
bearings to make up the difference in spindle sizes. The complete set-up weighed
just 115g and was easy to install in
the bike's threaded 73mm BB shell (press-fit versions are also available).
The Hope bottom bracket runs on double sealed, custom made and - most importantly - replaceable
custom Swiss bearings. After nearly a year of solid hammering it still feels
silky smooth.
PRICE
120$
(threaded BB), 14$ (converter)
