The HB916 bike is our 160mm rear travel bike. It would be wrong to assume the HB916 is a successor to the original HB160 bike as its DNA is very different and so should be treated as a whole new bike.
The HB916 bike has been designed with Enduro Racing in mind, taking into account its wide variety of terrains and formats. Engineered so a racer can be fast not only on a quick 2 min stage but also on a 20 min mega stage on terrain varying from Scottish Moors to Alpine descents.
Our focus was on making the bike to be efficient, balanced, predictable, and easy to ride to save racers precious energy on long day races, enabling them to focus and make the difference when it matters the most.
Updates for HB916 V2
The 2024 HB916 features a number of updates aimed at elevating the performance and building on the success of the original bike.
The biggest update is the compatibility with Sram T-Type, made possible with the integration of an additional lower pulley. This innovation effectively mitigates lower chain run growth while enhancing dynamic kinematics, ensuring smoother rides and optimized power transfer.
Despite these updates, the 2024 HB916 maintains its versatility by retaining compatibility with non t-type drivetrains, catering to diverse riding preferences with either 52 or 55mm chainlines,. Moreover, the larger sizes now come equipped with extended chainstays, guaranteeing a consistent geometry balance across all sizes for enhanced stability and control.
In addition to the performance upgrades, the 2024 HB916 introduces a revamped butty box featuring a the Fidlock mechanism. This design not only ensures improved retention of essential gear but also simplifies access.
Specification:
Fork: Ohlins RFX38 AIR 170mm
Shock: Ohlins TTX22M Coil /TT Air TM (205 x 65)
Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post 150mm/180mm/210mm/240mm
Headset: Hope
Stem: Hope TR 35/40/50
Bars: Hope Carbon Bars 800x35mm
Grips: DMR Death Grips
Shifter: Mount Hope T4 SRAM
Brakes: Hope Tech 4 V4 (E4 also an option)
Rotors: Hope Floating
Seat Clamp: Hope Integrated
Saddle: WTB Volt
Bottom Bracket: Hope T47 30mm/DUB
Cranks: SRAM X0 Eagle 165mm (Hope EVO build also available)
Chain: SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type 12speed
Cassette: SRAM X0 Eagle 12speed 10-52
Mech: SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type
Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod
Front Wheel: Hope PRO5 Boost on Fortus 30SC
Rear Wheel: Hope PRO5 Boost on Fortus 30SC
Front Tyre: Maxxis Assegai 2.5WT
Rear Tyre: Maxxis Minion 2.4WT