Hope Fortus 26
Trail-focused aluminum wheelset
Specifications
- Wheel Size
- 27.5" / 29"
- Rim Inner Width
- 26mm
- Weight
- Approx. 1950g
- Axle
- Front: 15x110mm Boost, Rear: 12x148mm Boost
Overview
The Hope Fortus 26 brings British engineering and manufacturing excellence to trail riding. With Hope's legendary hub quality and optimized rim profiles, these wheels deliver reliable performance on any trail.
Features
Hope Pro 5 hubs with 4-pawl engagement
Hubs available in Black, Silver, Smoke, Blue, Red, Purple & Orange
26mm internal width aluminum rims
Made in Great Britain
Available in multiple anodized colors
Tool-free maintenance
Guides for setup
All guidesWheel Maintenance
Truing, spoke tension management, and hub service — keep your wheelset race-ready and fatigue-free.
Component Compatibility
Avoid expensive fit mistakes between forks, wheels, tires, and cockpit parts before you buy.
Tire Selection & Setup
Choosing the right tread, compound, and pressure for your terrain.
Tubeless Maintenance
Keeping your tubeless setup reliable and performing
Tire Inserts
When inserts help, what they cost in weight and feel, and how to choose the right level of support.
How we evaluate this component
Product cards, analysis notes, and setup guidance are grounded in public specifications, market positioning, compatibility, and the most likely real-world use cases on trail.
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