[Konabumm]

Maybe I'm late buy just saw this today.

http://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemid=SPG125&tab=description

Does anyone have one of these? What are your thoughts on it?

 

[kickstand]

I am dual crown newbie, but that "looks" cool as hell.

Just so long as it comes in blue hahahaha

 

[Carnaza]

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it exists for boxxers (35mm stanchions) and fox 40....

and the colors are black, blue, red, gold, silver and gunsmoke

 

[yuroshek]

this is overkill IMO Why do you need such a STIFF stem and crown combo?

 

[karpi]

I think the idea is to reduce overall weight rather than "just add stiffness"...

 

[jonKranked]

this is overkill IMO Why do you need such a STIFF stem and crown combo?

and what are the downsides? i think karpi is right, more weight savings was probably the goal. plus hope just likes to machine stuff.

 

[yuroshek]

The NEW! top clamp/stem combo is the ultimate - for performance, strength, stiffness and style!

Available in 2 options - one for Boxxers (latest 35mm diameter only) and one for Fox 40s. This machined masterpiece is a beautiful example of what is possible with cutting edge CNC machining. Crafted from a solid billet of 2014 T6 aluminium, the whole unit (weighing just 272g for the Boxxer version and 300g for the Fox 40 version) has been designed to increase stiffness of the upper part of the fork, increase strength and give a super neat set up. The crown gives a 50mm reach whilst keeping the bars as low as possible.

Yes, it is light but seems to me that their marketing is more focused on "increased stiffness".

Although it is light, it also comes with a heavy price tag.

 

[Konabumm]

Found them on ebay for around $230 - that is pretty steep

 

[al-irl]

Only down side is that it makes the front end very low and removes your option for adjust-ability. Other than that there light, crazy stiff and help in pimping your bike out

 

[daisycutter]

225 at Jenson. Makes my Point 1 pedals look affordable.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/ST260H00-Hope+Top+Crown+And+Integrated+Stem.aspx

 

[Kevin]

I have one on my Fox 40 and its perfect.
Does exactly what its meant to do...

 

[sikocycles]

I Hope they make one for the Dorado

 

[descente]

its a sweet idea for sure, we've got a couple sitting in our shop. the machining is something that even a roadie can appreciate too.

 

[jonKranked]

this would be perfect for a carbon session.

 

[jonKranked]

ok game time, lets spec out the most expensive DH bike GO:

carbon trek session $4200
ENVE wheels - lets say $3000 since they're not publically available

frame and wheels and we've already broken 7 grand

 

[yd35]

ok game time, lets spec out the most expensive DH bike GO:

carbon trek session $4200
ENVE wheels - lets say $3000 since they're not publically available

frame and wheels and we've already broken 7 grand

Bos Idylle Rare fork: 1990 euros = 2690.2810 US dollars

 

[yuroshek]

ok game time, lets spec out the most expensive DH bike GO:

carbon trek session $4200
ENVE wheels - lets say $3000 since they're not publically available

frame and wheels and we've already broken 7 grand

KMC x10sl-DLC chain $130.00

 

[Konabumm]

SRAM X.0 DH Carbon Cranks $445

 

[jonKranked]

carbon trek session $4200
ENVE wheels - lets say $3000 since they're not publically available
Bos Idylle Rare fork: 1990 euros = 2690.2810 US dollars
KMC x10sl-DLC chain $130.00
hope crown / stem thingy: $230 (not sure if its compatible with the BOS, but this is just for fun)
Formula The One brakes: $600 (2x$300 - i think these are still the most expensive on the market)
SRAM xo carbon cranks $445

current total: $11295USD

anyone know the msrp for the sram xo carbon dh cranks? edit sniped by KB

 

[IH8Rice]

SRAM X.0 DH Carbon Cranks $445

$1000 for Clavicula carbon cranks

$750ish for Bos Stoy

 

[-BB-]

Wonder if they will make a 38mm version for the 888.

 

[jonKranked]

$1000 for Clavicula carbon cranks

aren't those road cranks though?

 

[sikocycles]

How about raceface SixC cranks?

 

[IH8Rice]

Wonder if they will make a 38mm version for the 888.

they already do.
see the post above from jensonusa.com

aren't those road cranks though?

http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=365

 

[Mlody]

SRAM X.0 DH Carbon Cranks $445

Nope... Clavicula DH carbon cranks - 750E = ~1000USD

Edit:
Wow, 3 posts in 1 minute and everyone was faster than me...

 

[Mlody]

carbon trek session $4200
ENVE wheels - lets say $3000 since they're not publically available
Bos Idylle Rare fork: 1990 euros = 2690.2810 US dollars
KMC x10sl-DLC chain $130.00
hope crown / stem thingy: $230 (not sure if its compatible with the BOS, but this is just for fun)
Formula The One brakes: $600 (2x$300 - i think these are still the most expensive on the market)
Clavicula DH carbon cranks $1000

current total: $11850USD

 

[jonKranked]

updates:

carbon trek session $4200
ENVE wheels - lets say $3000 since they're not publically available
Bos Idylle Rare fork: 1990 euros = 2690.2810 US dollars
KMC x10sl-DLC chain $130.00
hope crown / stem thingy: $230 (not sure if its compatible with the BOS, but this is just for fun)
Formula The One brakes: $600 (2x$300 - i think these are still the most expensive on the market)
Clavicula carbon cranks $1000
BOS Stoy: $750

current total: $12600 USD

still need:

tires
headset
bars
grips
saddle
seatpost
pedals
cassette
derailler
shifter

 

[IH8Rice]

how about you start your own thread instead of derailing this one.


btw, ENVE bars-$184
drivetrain- ACROS A-GE-$2300

 

[jonKranked]

how about you start your own thread instead of derailing this one.


btw, ENVE bars-$184
drivetrain- ACROS A-GE-$2300

the $2300 includes front shifting which isn't needed...

and new thread started

 

[Owennn]

Maybe I'm late buy just saw this today.
http://www.hopetech.com/page.aspx?itemid=SPG125&tab=description

Does anyone have one of these? What are your thoughts on it?

I have one (Black), couldn't use it though on my Zerode.

Head tube needed to be 10mm shorter. This didn't have enough drop on it for the legs to come all the way through. Make sure your frame has a headtube length <130mm for this to work fine.

 

[yetihenry]

I've had one for 15months, Hope stuff is cheaper in the UK. It is strong, stiff, light and simple. The only problem is it is quite low, so I run 38mm Renthal bars and my bars are similar height to a Funn stem with 12.5mm Raceface Atlas's.

 

[trib]

Chunked and Goldtec and a few others make similar products but with a higher rise. Just incase anyone put off by how low the Hope model is

 

[yuroshek]

Sorry, I guess I have something against this product only because I saw it on a girls bike that races cat 2 or 1? Forget what cat but still it does nothing for that rider...

 

[IH8Rice]

Sorry, I guess I have something against this product only because I saw it on a girls bike that races cat 2 or 1? Forget what cat but still it does nothing for that rider...

if we all go by that train of thought, we'd all be on klunkers.

 

[MrPlow]

www.chunked.com.au

 

[norbar]

www.chunked.com.au

2nd that. They are awesome.

 

[no skid marks]

www.chunked.com.au

3rded.
Boxxer one didn't work on my Zerode, but 888 one does(longer stanchions).

 

[sethimus]

i also ride a chunked crown (888) and can fully recommend the product.

 

[Bikael Molton]

I would buy one of these immediately if they offered additional reaches.

The 50mm "standard" doesn't fit everyone.

 

[freeridefool]

I have the function bikes integrated stem crown combo on my demo. Much better in my opinion. It lighter, cheaper... You can get the stem/crown and the matching lower clamp/ steerer for less than the hope, and in terms of stiffness I'm sure it's on par with hope if you need that kind of stiffness. The function crown is adjustable, 45, 55 too. For the made in America folk it's fully made in Portland, Oregon.