Build by Paul, #hope hubs with #sram rival groupset. #bamboobicyclegravel

Hope hubs and SRAM Rival. Paul's gravel build features some of the best components British and American engineering can offer.

That orange Hope hub is unmistakable. Machined in Barnoldswick, Lancashire, these hubs have earned a reputation for reliability that spans decades. The anodised colour adds personality while the bearings inside spin with characteristic smoothness.

SRAM's Rival derailleur handles the rear shifting. The clutch mechanism visible in the pulley cage keeps chain tension consistent over rough terrain. Proper gravel performance.

Detail shots like this capture what full-bike photos miss. The precision of machined components. The clean routing of cables. The engineering that makes riding feel effortless.

Building a gravel bike means choosing components that handle punishment. Mud, dust, vibration, impacts — everything conspires against smooth operation. Hope and SRAM are built for that reality.

Paul invested in quality where it matters. The frame he built; the components he chose to match. Both decisions show understanding of what makes a bike worth riding. 🟠