tryabean Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 hey there got a hope bulb rear hub the other day of a good friend just wanted to know a lil about them i kno they are good hubs like but what are your experiences or thaughtsmichael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 If it starts skipping, you've probably snapped a spring, and it's worth disassembling the hub and replacing it before you do more damage.Other than that, not bad hubs, and plenty of engagement points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 (edited) hey there got a hope bulb rear hub the other day of a good friend just wanted to know a lil about them i kno they are good hubs like but what are your experiences or thaughtsmichaelsorry like , but i wouldnt trust riding trials with a bulb with my life .....like.Ok if you dont mind the fact You will hurt yourself. Edited August 29, 2007 by Chris Abbey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Rubbish. A properly maintained Bulb is an excellent hub. If it's serviced regularly and not ridden by a heavy twat (who bends axles) then there shouldn't be too many problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousertrials Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 I ran a bulb for a few years as it was all that was available. It was a good hub untill it cracked like the pro 2s do nowdays. Oh yeah, I have an 06 pro 2 at the present time and just waiting for the crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 Superb hub, just take good care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 it'll either be great...or break every other week ..steve went through many pawls, many engagement teeth, the enture ratchet etc....not all at once, but every time was a week off riding...fair do to hope though- they replaced parts EVERY time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 good hubs, same quality as the mono and xc hubs, but with a few more engagement points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza Kieron Posted August 29, 2007 Report Share Posted August 29, 2007 One literally killed me, but yeh, I rate them, nice hubs, can't see why they need more maintainence that XC's or the like but yeh, don't worry unless loads goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsauce96 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Can't go wrong with Hope stuff mate. If it breaks, ring them up and they'll sort it out for you as long as it's legitimate. Good ole British engineering and customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Neal Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Great hubs. Prefered them over the XCs/Sports due to more engagement points but the ratchet rings do tend to wear out a bit faster as the teeth aren't as deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 If it starts skipping, you've probably snapped a spring, and it's worth disassembling the hub and replacing it before you do more damage.Other than that, not bad hubs, and plenty of engagement points.hmm i have a bulb on my new bike and its skipping the guy i bought it of said when it starts to skip re-grease it and it seems fine might try replacing of the springs where abouts can you getthem from other then hope themselfs? And are the expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scousertrials Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 hmm i have a bulb on my new bike and its skipping the guy i bought it of said when it starts to skip re-grease it and it seems fine might try replacing of the springs where abouts can you getthem from other then hope themselfs? And are the expensive?When my old one started to skip The bearings were gone and needed changing. All was fine for about a year afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 ah ok il take into my local shop and get them to have a look and service it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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