HopeFortus 26 Pro 5
£525 UK RRP pair: front £200 + rear £325 (sold separately)
- Wheel size
- 26" / 27.5" / 29"
- Internal width
- 26 mm
- Tyre width
- 2.25"-2.5"
- Hubs
- Pro 5, 32h
- Disc
- 6-bolt or Centrelock
Overview
Hope Fortus 26 Pro 5: 26 mm internal trail/enduro wheels on Pro 5 hubs for 2.25"-2.5" tyres, £200 front / £325 rear UK RRP.
Hope's Fortus wheels are machine built and hand finished at the company's factory in Barnoldswick, UK, pairing welded 6061 T6 aluminium rims with black Sapim Race double-butted spokes and Hope's Pro 5 hubs. Front and rear wheels are sold separately and come tubeless-ready with tape and valves supplied.
The Fortus 26 is a conventionally spoked enduro/trail wheel with a 26 mm internal rim, suited to 2.25"-2.5" tyres and offered in 26", 27.5" and 29".
- 26 mm internal trail/enduro rim
- Suits 2.25"-2.5" tyres
- 108-point engagement Pro 5 hubs
- 26", 27.5" and 29"
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Full specifications
General
- Build
- Machine built and hand finished in Barnoldswick, UK
Hubs
- Hubs
- Pro 5, 32h (J-bend)
- Hub colours
- Black, Silver, Smoke, Blue, Red, Purple, Orange
- Engagement
- 108 points (offset 6-pawl freehub)
- Bearings
- Stainless steel sealed cartridge
Rim
- Rim material
- Welded 6061 T6 aluminium with eyelets
- Tubeless
- Tubeless compatible (tape, valve and wipe supplied)
- Internal width
- 26 mm
- External width
- 31 mm
- Profile depth
- 20 mm
- ERD
- 26" 537 mm / 27.5" 562 mm / 29" 600 mm
Spokes
- Spokes
- Black Sapim Race stainless double butted, silver brass nipples
Compatibility
- Wheel sizes
- 26" / 27.5" / 29"
- Tyre width
- 2.25"-2.5"
- Front
- 100 mm, 110 mm Boost
- Rear
- 135/142, 148 Boost, 150 mm
- Disc mount
- 6-bolt or Centrelock
- Freehub
- Shimano aluminium, Shimano steel, MicroSpline, SRAM XD
Manufacturer specification — Hope. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
Hope Fortus versions compared
| Fortus 30 Pro 5 E-Bike | Fortus 30 SC Pro 5 | Fortus 35 Pro 5 | Fortus 26 Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £525 | £525 | £525 | £525 |
| Wheel size | 26" / 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" | 26" / 27.5" / 29" |
| Internal width | 30 mm | 30 mm | 35 mm | 26 mm |
| Tyre width | 2.4"-2.8" | 2.4"-2.8" | 2.5"-3.0" | 2.25"-2.5" |
| Hubs | Pro 5, 32h | Pro 5, 32h | Pro 5, 32h | Pro 5, 32h |
| Disc | 6-bolt | 6-bolt or Centrelock | 6-bolt or Centrelock | 6-bolt or Centrelock |
| Weight | — | — | — | — |
| E-bike rated | Yes | — | — | — |
Hope Fortus 26 Pro 5: FAQ
How much does the Hope Fortus 26 Pro 5 cost?
£525 (UK RRP pair: front £200 + rear £325 (sold separately)). Prices vary by country and retailer.
Is the Hope Fortus 26 Pro 5 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 Fortus 26 Pro 5?
Wheel size: 26" / 27.5" / 29"; Internal width: 26 mm; Tyre width: 2.25"-2.5"; Hubs: Pro 5, 32h; Disc: 6-bolt or Centrelock.
What other versions of the Hope Fortus are there?
Fortus 30 Pro 5 E-Bike (£525), Fortus 30 SC Pro 5 (£525), Fortus 35 Pro 5 (£525).