Oh how strange that I've never seen one like that ever. Yes the "OP" letters that are raised up, every Hope seat clamp I've seen tapers away much earlier like this red one I've attached so the logo is flat & in turn doesn't look so bumpy to the eye. But perhaps Hope did this design early on then...
I believe Hope said they're not compatible. The one I have is the newer 07 split crown race on the first gen headset they released and the rubber seal is quite a bit larger causing it to be completely smashed down down so looks like a permanently squashed pancake now. Perhaps okay for first time...
Hi,
Looking for a Hope Crown Race the type Hope did before changing to the split version.
The best picture showing the type is attached. Any condition provided everything works as it should.
Had the idea of building up an entire bike with Hope gold parts but think that will look over the top so change of plan and just after a few select pieces as highlights.
So if anyone has a Hope top Cap in Gold and also in the off chance Gold Hope reservoir caps from Hope Mini's also but...