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Hope bottom bracket with GXP converter

Hope bottom bracket

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)

Hope bottom bracket

Hope bottom bracket

GXP converter

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