Hope caliper numbers

vala

Hello all,

I'm looking into getting some second hand hope mini mono's for my Ellsworth Specialist build however have come across various examples which in there description also lists a caliper number.
Can anyone explain to me what each of these caliper numbers mean?
I've read somewhere that the numbers represent what size rotars that are compatible without the need for adapters however I'm unsure as to whether this was true.
So looking for some confirmation as to what it all means.

Thanks all

benpinnick

Yep, the Mono (not sure about mono mini) calipers didnt have adaptors, instead you used a whole new half a caliper to switch from IS to post and change rotor sizes.

vala

cheers mate.
so potentially it could be the same for the mono mini's.
anyone know what each of the caliper numbers represent?

RevellRider

The numbers are for various different mounts and rotor sizes. If my memory serves me correctly they are the following:

1 - Hopes own standard, designed for the original line of Hope brake adaptors
2 - Rear calliper for frames without disc mounts. Used to use a shortened axle
3 - International Standard, 51mm spacing. Front 185mm rotor, rear 165mm
4 - Might of been 48mm Marzocchi Standard
5 - International Standard, 51mm spacing. Front 165mm rotor, rear 145mm
6 - Boxxer Mount 205mm Rotor
8 - International Standard, 51mm spacing. 205mm rotor front
9 - Manitou/Post Mount. Early models were 71mm I think, then Manitou changed it around 2000 to the current 74mm standard.

vala

cheers mate thats perfect.

nicklouse

All in the Tech links above.

RevellRider

Nick, the link to the calliper numbers on the Hope site doesn't work anymore