Hope Technology has launched the EVO V6Ti, a six-piston hydraulic disc brake built around titanium pistons and priced at $1,940 (£1,400 / €1,750) for a limited Mono Edition of 1,000 numbered sets. Hope Technology, which designs and manufactures its components in-house in Barnoldswick, England, unveiled the brake this week and frames it as a modern revival of the Mono 6Ti, the titanium-pistoned six-pot it introduced two decades ago. Aimed at downhill, enduro, and electric mountain bike use, the EVO V6Ti reaches Hope dealers on August 1, 2026.
Highlights
- Six titanium pistons — two 16 mm and four 14 mm — sit in a one-piece, CNC-machined caliper, each finished with a Ti-Nitride coating that Hope says cuts friction and improves durability.
- A new T-Slot vented rotor, 3.3 mm thick with a three-piece brake track, produces up to 15% less heat buildup than Hope’s floating rotors in the company’s dyno testing.
- The limited Mono Edition runs to 1,000 individually numbered sets at $1,940 (£1,400 / €1,750).
- The full kit ships with both brakes, a pair of T-Slot rotors, adapters, Standard and Power lever blades, and three pad compounds, reaching dealers on August 1, 2026.
A Six-Piston Caliper, Rebuilt
The centerpiece is a one-piece, CNC-machined aluminum caliper holding six titanium pistons — two at 16 mm and four at 14 mm. Hope says the single-piece construction targets a high stiffness-to-weight ratio while spreading pad area across the rotor for better heat management. Each piston carries a Ti-Nitride coating the company says reduces friction and improves durability, and the pistons are cross-drilled to aid cooling.
Rather than a conventional post mount, the V6Ti uses a proprietary radial mount, which Hope says allows a larger caliper body, bigger pistons, and larger pads. Fitting it requires dedicated adapters and stepping up at least one rotor size from a frame or fork’s standard; the caliper works with Ø200 and Ø220 mm discs on PM180, PM200, and PM203 mounts. Each end runs a single large pad rather than a stacked pair, secured by two fixing pins beneath a bridge that Hope says stiffens the caliper. The bridge also accepts a removable cover to keep mud and debris out, which Hope advises taking off in warm, dry conditions to preserve cooling.
Six-pot calipers remain unusual among mountain bike disc brakes, where four-piston gravity designs have become the norm. Hope positions the V6Ti above its EVO GR4 as its most powerful brake to date.
The T-Slot Vented Rotor
Alongside the caliper, Hope developed a vented rotor it calls the T-Slot. The 3.3 mm disc uses a three-piece brake track that creates a cavity between its two braking surfaces, with internal fins channeling air through the rotor to draw down temperatures. The design floats to limit distortion under load, and the outer braking surface is replaceable, so riders can renew the wear surface without discarding the central carrier. The rotor also accommodates direct mounting of an e-bike speed-sensor magnet. Hope reports that dyno testing showed up to 15% less heat buildup than its standard floating rotors.
T-Slot rotors come in Ø200, Ø203, and Ø220 mm sizes with six-bolt fitment, and the caliper also remains compatible with Hope’s existing 2.3 mm rotors.
Lever and Kit
The V6Ti pairs with Hope’s EVO master cylinder and lever, introduced last year. The company recommends running either the Standard or Power lever blade with the brake and advises against the Control blade. Each kit is sold complete: both brakes, a pair of T-Slot rotors in 220/200 mm or twin 220 mm configurations, mounting adapters, both Standard and Power blades, three sets of pads in Race, All-Conditions, and eBike compounds, and a foam-lined case. Buyers can choose standard or braided hoses.
The release follows a broader push for more braking power on heavier e-bikes and faster descents; Brembo recently adapted its UCI Downhill World Cup program into the GR-PRO mountain bike system.
How Much Does the EVO V6Ti Cost?
The EVO V6Ti is offered only as the Special Mono Edition, a 1,000-set run marking 20 years since the original Mono 6Ti. Each set is individually numbered and finished in a black-and-gold colorway with a commemorative etch. Pricing is set at $1,940 (£1,400 / €1,750), and the kit reaches Hope dealers on August 1, 2026.
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