Back in 2003, Hope brought the first titanium-pistoned, six-piston brake to the market – the Mono6ti. Now, after some spy shots in team pits, Hope has brought its rumoured and anticipated six-piston brake to 2026, promising advanced heat management, serious power, and yes, titanium pistons. Here’s what the fuss is all about.

Hope has been around for a good while now, and some things haven’t changed, such as the brand’s dedication to the one-piece CNC-machined caliper. That’s exactly how the Evo V6Ti is constructed, and it’s been done to bring the ‘ultimate’ stiffness-to-weight ratio, while the larger pads and six pistons broaden the brake’s surface area against the rotors, which delivers better heat management, says Hope.

Inside the caliper are six Ti-Nitride-coated pistons. That coating is said to reduce friction while boosting durability. They then feature a cross-drilled design, which further improves the brake’s cooling.

Rather than post mount, this brake uses radial mounts, which allow for a larger caliper, bigger pistons, and of course, larger brake pads. Hope reckons that these sizey brakes produce more consistency and more confidence under extreme conditions.

Hope T-Slot Rotor
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But it’s not just about the beefy caliper, as Hope has paired it with an updated T-Slot vented rotor, designed to better manage heat. Sandwiched between two braking surfaces are a bunch of cooling fins that are said to ‘significantly’ reduce rotor temperatures. This rotor then uses a fully floating design to prevent distortion under the heavy loads the EVO V6Ti calipers will impose, and there’s one degree of freedom in that floating design. Hope’s dyno testing suggests that the T-Slot rotor produces 15% less heat buildup compared to its regular floating rotors.

Handily, the outer rotor can be removed from its spider, meaning that riders won’t need to replace the whole rotor once it wears.

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2026 Hope Lever (Image Credit: Hope)

The EVO V6Ti caliper is paired with Hope’s known EVO lever, allowing the option to run Standard or Power levers, according to their desired lever feel.

The EVO V6Ti is available in a Special Mono Edition that pays homage to the original brake, and it’s a limited run of only 1000 units. As usual, these will be available with braided or standard hoses and with rotor combinations of 220/220mm and 220/200mm.

Brace yourselves… A pair will set you back £1,400.