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Probably done to death but after a new set of 29” boost wheels for xc / bikepacking duties
I think the Hope factory has been shut in the current crisis so the issue with them may be availability at present.
350s are more than enough, my favourite hubs in terms of quality vs cost
Like shiny colours? Hope
Not too bothered about shiny? DT.
Ive all the ones you mention, no problems with any.
The Posher DTs are a bit lighter though, iirc
Hi
Blatant ad pointer but I’ve just put a set in the classifieds
Apologies if this isn’t allowed
Cheers
Steve
Hope = Stainless bearings, colours, UK made, best support.
350 = Better ratchet design. Front hub not properly 'convertible'. Non stainless bearings.
240 = Better ratchet design and stainless bearings. Front convertible but dapters for front take alot of carefull wading through part numbers for specific wheelsets.
Its all a first world problem. But for all about the same price a Hope front hub is hard to beat. For the rears Hope to match or a 350, unless you can afford a 240...I'd also consider a dynamo front hub for a backpacking bike.
If your non boost, a set of unfashionable old school hot forged simple Deore hubs at £15-£25 can go forever. The lack of seals actually make them freewheel super nice better than 756 XT I think, and super quiet too, super quick and easy to take apart. Tall hub flanges add stiffness also. Just the odd clean and regrease, don't overtighten with cone spanners or crush the free hub with the cassette locking. When eventually the day comes to replace the bearings in a Hope or DT your looking at more work. CNC milling a forged billet hub is inferior to Shimano's hot forging. I think it's due to 'grain alignment' but I'm not a metalurgist.