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Spank Wheels with Hope Hubs
Custom Spank Wheels on Hope Hubs
Pick a Spank rim we carry, put it on a Hope hub, and we lace and true the wheel by hand in our Georgia shop.
Why build Spank rims on Hope hubs:
- Made by specialists: Spank rims made in Spank's own factory, Fratelli Industries, on Hope hubs made under one roof in Barnoldswick, England
- Proven: Spank's Vibrocore damps trail vibration and raises fatigue life; Hope's Pro 5 engages at 108 points
- Built to last: Hope holds spares for almost everything it has made; Spank shotpeens the surface rather than machining metal away
- More than 110 Spank wheels on Hope hubs in our build records since 2009, each laced and trued by hand in Georgia
- In depth below: Spike Race 33 gravel · 359 Spike mountain
Build your custom Spank wheel on Hope hubs for:
Or start from the Hope hub you want:
Or pick one of the 5 ready-made pairs below: each opens our custom wheel builder with the Spank rim and Hope hub already chosen.
Gravel in depth
Spank Spike Race 33 wheels on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock hubs
Our gravel pick from the Spank and Hope parts we build with. The Spank Spike Race 33 is a hooked aluminum rim, 28mm inside, 22mm deep, sized for about 40mm to 2.2 inch tires. We lace it to Hope Pro 5 Centerlock hubs in 32 hole.
- Bead Bite. This is Spank's patented anti-burp design at the bead. It is there to keep the tire in place and hold pressure, including at lower pressures.
- Drag cut at the seal and the ratchet. Hope says the Pro 5's labyrinth seal keeps dirt out with zero drag. On the road, the RS4 rear goes a different way, with a reduced-drag two-pawl ratchet at 44 points, or 8 degrees.
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Mountain in depth
Spank 359 Spike wheels on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock hubs
Our mountain pick from the Spank and Hope parts we build with. The Spank 359 Spike is a hooked aluminum rim, 30.5mm inside, 19mm deep, about 540 grams in 29 inch, sized for about 2.3 to 2.6 inch tires. We lace it to Hope Pro 5 Centerlock hubs in 32 hole.
- Sacred Geometry on the 369. A hollow bead wall improves lateral and vertical strength, Spank says, and its extra width reduces pinch flats and raises impact resistance. The 369 is 39mm outside on the same 30.5mm inner width as the 359.
- Spacers that change with your bike. End spacers swap to suit a different frame or axle, so the hub can move to your next bike. Hope publishes a conversion kit chart, and the Pro 5 front covers QR, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 20mm, Torq and Boost.
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Questions about these builds
Which Spank rim should I build on Hope hubs?
For gravel, the Spike Race 33 (28mm inside) on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock hubs; for mountain, the 359 Spike (30.5mm inside) on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock hubs. Each one opens the builder from its section above, and the cards below cover every Spank rim that fits a Hope hub.
Road / Cross / Gravel
Spank rims on Hope hubs for road, cross and gravel bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Hope hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Hope hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Mountain Bike
Spank rims on Hope hubs for mountain bikes
Each card opens our custom wheel builder with the rims and hubs for a wheelset already picked, on the Hope hub our customers choose most with that rim. The builder offers every Hope hub that fits, and you choose the colors, spokes and the rest.
Spank 359 Spike Vibracore on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 359 Spike on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →
Spank 369 Spike Vibracore on Hope Pro 5 Centerlock30.5mm inside · 19mm deep · 32 hole · hookedStart building this pair →From our truing stand
Spank wheels on Hope hubs we’ve built
Wheels we have built with Spank rims and Hope hubs.
More about Spank and Hope wheels
Why the pairing, specs and FAQ
Custom hand built Spank wheels on Hope hubs
Our order records show more than 110 Spank wheels laced to Hope hubs since 2009. We lace each wheel by hand in our Georgia shop: tensioned evenly, trued flat and round, and stress-relieved before it ships. Spoke lengths are calculated from the measured dimensions of your exact rim and hub.
What Spank rims and Hope hubs each bring
- A low, radially compliant section. The 359 and 369 stand 19mm tall and are meant to give a little under load. Spank says that improves traction over bumps and chatter and reduces harsh feedback, while the wide shape holds lateral stiffness.
- Vibrocore in the inner well. On the Vibrocore versions, Spank injects Vibrocore into the rim's inner well. Spank says this cuts vibration reaching the suspension and rider, adds torsional strength and increases fatigue life.
- OohBah rim center. Spank corrugates the center of the rim, which it says adds strength and rigidity. That lets the rim be wider without adding material.
- Made under one factory roof. Hope designs, tests and makes virtually all of its products in Barnoldswick, England, from CNC machining through anodizing to hand assembly. Hope says that gives it full control of quality and delivery.
- Offset pawls on the Pro 5. Setting the freehub's six pawls out of step raises engagement from 44 points to 108, and the single speed hub reaches 108 with four. Hope cuts the pawls from high strength steel and says the new pawl and spring design adds load capacity and service life.
- Drag cut at the seal and the ratchet. Hope says the Pro 5's labyrinth seal keeps dirt out with zero drag. On the road, the RS4 rear goes a different way, with a reduced-drag two-pawl ratchet at 44 points, or 8 degrees.
Spank and Hope custom wheel questions
Which Hope hub fits my Spank rim?
The cards on this page start on the Hope hub our customers build with each rim most often (Hope Pro 5 Centerlock). The builder lists every Hope hub that fits your rim, in the drillings and brake types that match.
Do you build Spank rims on other hubs?
Yes. See our Spank custom wheel page for every hub that fits each Spank rim, or our Hope custom wheel page for every rim on a Hope hub.
Can you build with a Hope hub or Spank rim I already own?
Yes. Choose the supply-your-own option in the configurator, ship it to us, and we will lace it into a new wheel with new spokes cut to the right length. You pay for the parts you need and the build labor.
How long will my wheel take?
Build time comes down to parts availability rather than bench time. Your estimated ship date is shown in the configurator before you check out, so you know the date before you pay.
Not sure what to pick? Email info@prowheelbuilder.com (fastest) or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929. You will be talking to the people who build the wheels.
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