Hope BigUn Front Disc

Advantages: Super strong and light, sealed bearings means it will work forever
Disadvantages: 20mm axle means it wont work on all forks

...Another excellent product from the Hope range. The hub is perfect for all types of riding, its light enough for xc riders and also strong enough for the downhill riders. It runs on sealed cartridge bearings that are easily changeable, instructions can be found on the Hope website. The hub body is made of cnc'd aluminum so its light and still strong. It also has the standard 6-bolt disc mount so its compatible with all brake systems. The 20mm axle means it creates a very stiff wheel and front end of the bike that will take all abuse. It comes in all the standard hope colours so you can easily match it to you colour scheme. A superb hub well worth the money, it will last forever... Read review

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Advantages: 4 pot brake, hard wearing, solid build quality.
Disadvantages: Difficult to set up.

...I bought these a couple of years ago and I have never ridden with a brake that is so good. I rode with maguras for a while and when I upgraded to the Hope discs i could tell the difference immediately. these brakes are used by some of the top riders in the world so that obviously shows that they are a top component to add to your bike. Once set up they can be left until new pads are needed, they take a little time to set up however once they are done they are excellent, they do not need bleeding very often as they stop air getting into the system very well. Do not buy any other brake system, this is the best and worth every penny.... Read review

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Advantages: Hardcore bauty
Disadvantages: None whatsoever...

...‘Big Un's Little Brother’ explains the naming of the BULB, The Big'Un is hopes flagship downhill awesome hub whereas the BULB is a lighter, less hardcore but nevertheless almost as strong and equally well built. When buying the BULB you can choose either a 20mm 'through' axle or standard quick release, either are great, just depends on your forks... As a keen cyclist I've been using Hope equipment for years and I am currently using this hub on two of my bikes and am very satisfied with them indeed. So, why am I so pleased with my purchase... These hubs will last almost forever they are such good quality, bearings last for years and are not sealed units making them impossible to replace, instead, they are very easy and cheap to service and replace. The hub makes an (the sound of quality!) clicking noise when free wheeling... Read review

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