
Highlights
- Short 7-speed DH freehub body for more symmetrical spoke lacing.
- Welded 6061 T6 aluminium rim with eyelets and a 30 mm internal width: optimised for 2.4 to 2.8-inch tyres.
- Triple-cavity construction for a better balance of weight and strength.
- Choice of freehub body: Shimano HG Steel or Sram XD.
- HOPE Pro 5 hub with 108 engagement points (3.33°), compared with 44 on the Pro 4.
- 32 Sapim Race double-butted spokes with brass nipples.
- Supplied with 32 mm tubeless rim tape, valve and preparation wipe.
- Maximum recommended pressure: 55 PSI (4.1 bar).
- Machine-built and hand-finished by Hope in England wear parts and bearings are available individually.
Description
The HOPE Fortus 30 W 29" PRO 5 DH 7-speed 12 x 150 mm Silver rear wheel pairs the Fortus 30 W aluminium rim with the Pro 5 hub. It is machine-built and then hand-finished by Hope in Barnoldswick, England. Its 30 mm internal width makes it suitable for enduro, downhill and electric mountain bikes, with tyres from 2.4 to 2.8 inches.
The rim is made from welded 6061 T6 aluminium with eyelets. It has a triple-cavity construction, a 23 mm profile and a 35 mm external width. It comes with 32 mm tubeless rim tape, a valve and a preparation wipe. Hope recommends a maximum pressure of 55 PSI (4.1 bar).
The wheel has 32 black double-butted Sapim Race spokes with J-bend heads and brass nipples. The Pro 5 hub uses Hope’s pawl mechanism, with a 54-tooth ratchet and six offset pawls providing 108 engagement points, or 3.33° between engagements, compared with 44 points on the Pro 4. The sealed stainless-steel cartridge bearings are replaceable.
This version has a short freehub body for a 7-speed downhill cassette. A short body allows for more symmetrical spoke lacing and therefore a stronger rear wheel — the key benefit of this DH standard.
Choose the freehub body from the variants to suit your drivetrain — Shimano HG Steel or Sram XD. It can also be removed later.
Wheel sold individually. 6-bolt disc mount.