The 35 is the largest of the Hope Fortus mountain bike wheelset range. Made specifically for large volume tyres. A popular choice on fat bikes, enduro bikes running big tyres, electric mountain bikes as well as trials bikes.
The Fortus 35 rim comes built onto Hopes superb Pro 5 hub, Hope's latest high performance, bomb-proof hub. Outstanding performance, reliability and extremely easy to maintain.
Wheel can be set up with tubes or tubeless. Tape and valve for tubeless set up is included.
Hope Fortus 35W Pro 5 Blue Rear Wheel Specification -
- 29" wheel size
- 12 x 148mm axle spacing
- Shimano HG
- 6-Bolt
- Internal width: 35mm
- External width: 40mm
- Profile depth: 18.5mm
- Rim ERD: 567mm
- Recommended tyre width: 2.5” - 3.0”
- Spoke count: 32
Pro 5 Hub -
- Improved sealing to stop dirt ingress and to reduce drag
- New Labyrinth seal has zero drag for incredible freewheeling performance
- New Pawls/Springs design to increase longevity, load capacity & a reduction of drag.
- Increased engagement from 44 to 108 (from Pro 4) with a new offset 6 pawl freehub design
- New step down axle design for a stiffer more durable freehub
- New hub body profile for increased stiffness without adding weight
- Fully serviceable and rebuildable with simple tools
- Available with all modern freehub bodies
- End spacers can be easily swapped to suit different frame and axle standard