WHEELS DUKE LUCKY JACK SLS5 / HOPE Pro5 IS

WHEELS DUKE LUCKY JACK SLS5 / HOPE PRO5

Our XC icon reinvented. Now 10% lighter than the previous generation, the Lucky Jack SLS5 also gains 15% more vertical compliance. Ultralight yet tough, it delivers even more dynamic ride feedback and unmatched comfort on the most demanding courses.Available in two internal widths and three weight options, it’s trusted by top World Cup athletes such as Loana Lecomte, Kate Courtney, Jordan Sarrou, Titouan Carod and David Valero.

Recommended builds:
245 g*: XC front
285 g*: XC rear or [very] aggressive XC front
350 g*: [very] aggressive XC rear

Cutting-Edge Technology

Our SLS5 (Super Light Series 5) process combines optimized carbon fiber layups with an exclusive aerospace-grade resin.
10% lighter than its SLS4 equivalent.
15% more vertical compliance for better dynamic response. Increased resistance to lateral stresses and vertical impacts.
Enhanced vibration damping for greater comfort and control.

ImpactGuard – Energy-Absorbing Inserts High-resilience  inserts, pressure-injected into hollow cavities on either side of the rim, absorb both low and high-intensity impacts. They offer maximum protection without adding unnecessary weight – their density is comparable to our carbon fiber.

SpokeCore – Molded Spoke Holes  Thanks to an advanced manufacturing process, the spoke holes are directly molded into the rim structure. This eliminates the weaknesses and rigidity alterations often caused by drilling. The result : a one-piece construction that increases durability, allows for fewer spokes, maintains precise stiffness control, and ensures exceptional reliability.

The Lucky Jack SLS5 Promise  By shaving weight off the new Lucky Jack, we’ve made the bike more agile through technical sections and more responsive to pace changes. But weight isn’t everything. Thanks to our DRC (Dynamic Response Comfort) technology, fully integrated into the SLS5 process, the new Lucky Jack delivers controlled deformation and optimized rebound management. What does that mean on the trail?
More responsiveness  Energy stored when entering a corner is unleashed for explosive acceleration out of it.
Better grip  Whether braking or accelerating, power transfer to the ground is optimized. You’ll feel more traction in corners and through technical terrain.
Increased comfort  Less fatigue in your upper body, even on long, demanding rides.
Greater control  Your bike feels calmer and more stable when the terrain gets rough.
Proven reliability  Unlike aluminum, carbon fiber doesn’t fatigue under stress. By diffusing force across the rim, it reduces the risk of failure.

HOPE PRO 5

Building on Hope’s 30+ years of manufacturing hubs, the Pro 5 proved to be one of the most reliable and versatile hubs on the market offering the right balance between speed of pick-up, load capacity, durability and drag.
One of the key design objectives for the Pro 5 was the reduction of drag in the drive mechanism. This has real world riding benefits and was achieved by upgrading the sealing with a new zero drag labyrinth seal, and an improved ratchet and pawl system, with new springs. Both greatly reduce drag as well as increase durability and load capacity.
Another big advantage comes in the Points of Engagement (POE 108) using an offset 6 pawl freehub design, where 3 pawls are engaged at any time. This achieves the right balance between speed of pick-up, load capacity, drag & durability, and in real-world terms gives a speedy feel on the trail whilst keeping crank movement to an acceptable level without compromising the free running of the hub or its reliability.
Externally the shell takes a new profile to add stiffness without adding weight whilst housing a new axle design enabling the use of bigger bearings in a better arrangement to fit the latest freehub standards whilst increasing load capacity.
As with every product made at Hope durability and longevity are key. Everything about the Pro 5 has been considered, and tested to work in the worst conditions possible from seals to bearings….And eventually if something does wear out the Pro 5 is fully serviceable and rebuildable with simple tools, or if you need to change drivetrain standards one hub works with everything. So swapping freehubs is easily done, and changing end caps to suit different frame and fork axle standards future proofing your wheels.
Completely new for the Pro 5 is the option of Centrelock disc fitting and an e-bike specific hub that comes with a freehub tailor made for the stresses and strains of e-bike use.

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DUKE/Tensegrity  Crash replacement

We offer a crash replacement programme for carbon wheels. In case of accidents or heavy falls, violent shocks can damage your rim and make it impossible to use. With our Crash Replacement offer we offer you a service that allows you to replace your rim under special conditions: You get a 50 percent discount on the price of UD carbon & 3k Carbon rim, as well as the parts and the disassembly/reassembly. This offer is valid (for life) for an unlimited period of time for DUKE carbon rims and is transferable in the event of sale of the wheels to a third party.

In the event of an accident or at-fault incident, we offer to replace your carbon rim at a preferential rate :
-50% off the price of a DUKE SLS or SLR carbon rim, plus labor
-50% off the price of a DUKE 3K carbon rim, plus labor.
-30% off the price of a BARON carbon rim, plus labor.

This Crash Replacement service is valid for life, at no extra charge, regardless of the owner’s rank. The seller of used wheels can transfer this Crash Replacement service to the buyer (it’s a selling point 😊). Wheels bought second-hand can therefore benefit from Crash Replacement. Shipping costs are not included.