First Look | Hope’s new 70mm AM Freeride Stem
After the success of Hope’s 35mm and 50mm AM Freeride stems they are now to extend that model length with a 70mm version, It will be available from October from the UK’s top components manufacturer based up in Barnoldswick. As ever the Hope stems are beautifully CNC machined from one piece of 2014 T6 Aluminium and shall be available in the usual colours of black, silver, gun-smoke, red, blue or purple. The stem (like their 50mm version) will be available with a zero or twenty degree rise, with weights starting at 134g for the 35mm.
During our tour of Hope earlier this year (here) we were privy to check out some of the machines they use for their rigorous parts testing amongst other things. We know their 35mm and 50mm versions have been out their being hammered at all EWS races by the Hope Factory Team and have stood the test of time well, we’re sure this longer version will be of no exception when it comes to style, quality and strength.
Price: £80 (€108.00)
Website: www.hopetech.com
Words and photos: Jim Buchanan
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