HopeEVO X2
£205 UK RRP per brake, black hose; braided hose £215
- Pistons
- 2 (hybrid)
- Caliper
- One-piece CNC
- Mount
- Post mount / flat mount
- Use
- Downcountry / XC / trail
Overview
Hope EVO X2: lightweight two-piston brake for downcountry and trail with the EVO lever, post or flat mount, £205 UK RRP per end.
The EVO X2 is Hope's one-piece two-piston brake for lighter-duty applications, positioned as the go-to brake for downcountry and XC riding. It is listed in Hope's trail/all-mountain range.
It uses the same EVO lever as the four-piston models and a rigid CNC one-piece caliper with hybrid-style pistons and a phenolic insert to manage heat transfer, available in post mount or flat mount.
- Two-piston one-piece CNC caliper
- EVO lever with roller bearing pivot
- Hybrid pistons with phenolic insert
- Post mount or flat mount caliper
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Full specifications
Lever
- Lever hook
- Increased lever hook for control during aggressive riding
- Lever blade
- Dimpled blade for comfort and grip in all weather
- Cam
- New cam design reduces free stroke while keeping modulation
- Pivot
- Roller bearing main pivot
- Piston guidance
- 2 guide bushes
- Bleed port
- On master cylinder body, bleed without removing lid
Caliper
- Caliper
- Rigid CNC one-piece
- Pistons
- 2, hybrid-style with phenolic insert
- Mount
- Post mount or flat mount
General
- Colours
- Black or Silver with Black, Silver, Smoke, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange accents
- Hose
- Black or braided
Manufacturer specification — Hope. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Hope EVO versions compared
| EVO GR4 | EVO TR4 | EVO X2 | EVO V6Ti | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £240 | £225 | £205 | £1,400 |
| Pistons | 4 | 4 | 2 (hybrid) | 6, titanium, Ti-Nitride coated |
| Caliper | One-piece | One-piece | One-piece CNC | Single-piece CNC, radial mount |
| Use | Gravity / e-bike | Trail / medium duty | Downcountry / XC / trail | — |
| Rotor note | Not compatible with Vented rotors | — | — | — |
| Pads | — | Shared with GR4 | — | — |
| Mount | — | — | Post mount / flat mount | — |
| Rotor sizes | — | — | — | 200 / 220 mm |
| Rotor thickness | — | — | — | 2.3 mm or 3.3 mm (Vented) |
| Weight | — | — | — | — |
| E-bike rated | Yes | — | — | Yes |
Hope EVO X2: FAQ
How much does the Hope EVO X2 cost?
£205 (UK RRP per brake, black hose; braided hose £215). Prices vary by country and retailer.
Is the Hope EVO X2 suitable for e-bikes?
Hope does not specifically rate it for e-bikes. Check the manufacturer’s approval and your bike maker’s recommendations before fitting it to an eMTB.
What are the key specs of the Hope EVO X2?
Pistons: 2 (hybrid); Caliper: One-piece CNC; Mount: Post mount / flat mount; Use: Downcountry / XC / trail.
What other versions of the Hope EVO are there?
EVO GR4 (£240), EVO TR4 (£225), EVO V6Ti (£1,400).
