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Experience exceptional strength, durability, and lightweight performance with the Hope Fortus wheelset, engineered for a wide range of trail and Enduro riding applications.
Combining strength, durability, and lightweight performance, Hope Fortus wheels are available in several rim widths and profiles; the Fortus model number (23/26/30/35) refers to the internal rim width. These wheelsets are ready for any terrain, featuring tubeless compatibility and Pro 5 32h hubs with Black Sapim Race stainless steel double-butted spokes.
Build your Hope Fortus wheels to your spec:
"The Hope Fortus 30 Pro 5 wheelset is the perfect upgrade for any trail or Enduro rider. It's strong, durable, and incredibly lightweight, and it rolls smoothly over any obstacle. I've been using these wheels for over a year now, and I've never had any problems with them. I'm confident that they'll last for years to come." - Singletrack Magazine.
Hope Pro 5 hubs are engineered for demanding Enduro and trail riding. Featuring a new hub body profile for increased stiffness without adding weight, improved sealing to stop dirt ingress and to reduce drag, a new Labyrinth seal for zero drag for incredible freewheeling performance, a new pawls/springs design to increase longevity, load capacity, and a reduction of drag, increased engagement from 44 to 108 with a new offset six pawl freehub design, new step down axle design for a stiffer more durable freehub, and fully serviceable and rebuildable with simple tools, these hubs are ready for anything.
All Fortus wheels feature the following:
Rim material: Welded 6061 T6 aluminium
ERD: 26" - 530mm, 27.5" - 555mm, 29" - 593mm+
Hubs: Pro 5 32h hubs with stainless steel sealed cartridge bearings
Freehub body options: Shimano Aluminium, Shimano Steel, MicroSpline and Sram XD
Spokes and nipples: Black Sapim Race stainless steel double-butted spokes built with silver brass nipples
Features: Tubeless compatible, increased engagement from 44 to 108, available in 26", 27.5" and 29"
Hope Fortus 23 - Internal width: 23mm, External width: 27.5mm, Profile depth: 17mm
Hope Fortus 30 - Internal width: 30mm, External width: 35mm, Profile depth: 23mm
Hope Fortus 30 SC - Lighter and stiffer than the standard Fortus 30, available in 27.5" and 29", - Internal width: 30mm, External width: 35mm, Profile depth: 20mm -
Hope Fortus 35 Pro 5 - Wider rim for improved tyre contact area and traction - Internal width: 35mm, External width: 40mm, Profile depth: 18.5mm
Hope Fortus 26 - Optimised rim profile suitable for 2.25" - 2.5" tyres but nowadays more of a gravel/adventure wheelset or for older XC bikes. Internal width: 26mm | External width: 31mm | Profile depth: 20mm