Description

Hope Fortus 30W Pro 5 Rear Wheel

29er Boost CentreLock | Sram XD | Steel

Built for aggressive trail and enduro riding, the Hope Fortus 30W Pro 5 rear wheel combines UK-made precision with wide-rim stability and the latest Pro 5 hub technology. Designed for 29” mountain bikes running Boost 148 spacing, this CentreLock rear wheel delivers rapid engagement, exceptional sealing and long-term serviceability, making it a dependable upgrade for modern trail, enduro and e-MTB builds.

The Fortus 30W rim features a wide 30 mm internal profile, optimised for higher-volume tyres and confident cornering at lower pressures. Paired with the Pro 5 rear hub, the wheel offers significantly increased engagement, reduced drag and improved durability, even in harsh, muddy conditions. Every component is fully serviceable, ensuring long-term performance and excellent value over the lifetime of the wheel.

Key features and specifications

• Hope Fortus 30W rear wheel for 29” mountain bikes

• Pro 5 rear hub with improved sealing to reduce dirt ingress and drag

• New Labyrinth seal design with zero drag for outstanding freewheeling performance

• Updated pawls and springs for increased longevity, higher load capacity and reduced drag

• Increased hub engagement from 44 to 108 points using an offset 6-pawl freehub design

• Step-down axle design for a stiffer, more durable freehub interface

• Revised hub body profile for increased stiffness without adding unnecessary weight

• Fully serviceable and rebuildable using simple tools

• CentreLock disc brake interface

• Boost rear axle spacing: 148 x 12 mm (conversion supplied)

• End spacers easily swapped to suit different frame and axle standards

• SRAM XD

• Rim internal width: 30 mm

• Rim external width: 35 mm

• Rim profile depth: 23 mm

• Rim ERD: 593 mm

• Recommended tyre width: 2.4” – 2.8”

• Spoke count: 32

• Rim-only weight: 720 g (29”)

Ideal for
Trail, enduro and all-mountain riders looking for a strong, wide rear wheel with fast engagement, low drag and proven Hope reliability. Perfect for riders upgrading to a Boost 148 rear wheelset with modern tyre widths and CentreLock braking.