Hope has revived one of its most recognisable brake ideas with the new Hope EVO V6Ti Mono Edition, a limited-run six-piston brake aimed squarely at downhill, enduro and electric mountain bike riders who want maximum stopping power and serious heat control.
The new brake is being launched as a special edition to mark 20 years since the original Mono 6Ti, with only 1,000 brake sets being made. Each set gets a black and gold colourway inspired by the original brake, a special etched finish and a unique serial number. Availability is through Hope dealers from 1 August 2026, with an RRP of £1,400, €1,750 or $1,940.
That price immediately makes the Hope EVO V6Ti Mono Edition a niche product rather than a mainstream brake upgrade. But the interesting part is not just the nostalgia. This is a modern six-piston brake designed around the demands of heavier, faster and more capable bikes, which makes it particularly relevant for aggressive eMTB riders.
Six pistons and a one-piece Hope caliper
At the centre of the Hope EVO V6Ti is a single-piece CNC-machined caliper. Hope says the design is intended to deliver a high stiffness-to-weight ratio while increasing surface area for better heat management. That matters on long descents, where brake heat can build quickly, especially on a full-power eMTB carrying more mass than a standard mountain bike.
Inside the caliper are titanium pistons with a Ti-Nitride coating, designed to reduce friction and improve durability. The pistons are also cross-drilled to help cooling. On paper, this gives the V6Ti a clear brief: more power, better consistency and improved heat control when a normal four-piston brake starts to feel overworked.
That will be the part many eMTB riders recognise. A modern electric mountain bike lets you do more descending per ride because the climbs are easier to repeat. Add a heavier bike, steeper trails, bigger tyres and faster average speeds, and brakes become one of the components that can define how safe and confident the bike feels. We have already covered how much difference pad choice can make in our best eMTB brake pads 2026 guide, but the V6Ti sits at the other end of the upgrade scale: a complete premium brake system built around power and heat capacity from the outset.
Radial mounting and bigger rotors
The Hope EVO V6Ti does not use a conventional post-mount layout at the caliper. Instead, Hope has used a radial mount design, which removes some of the size restrictions associated with standard post mount brakes. The benefit is space for a larger caliper body, bigger pistons and larger pads.
There is a compatibility catch, though. The V6Ti requires dedicated Hope brake mounts and needs a rotor that is 20mm larger than the base mount size. Hope lists compatibility with post-mount forks and frames in PM180, PM200 and PM203 formats, using 200mm or 220mm discs. It is also only compatible with 2.3mm rotors or Hope’s new 3.3mm vented rotor.
That means this is not a casual bolt-on purchase for every eMTB. Buyers will need to check fork, frame and rotor compatibility carefully. For riders on long-travel, full-suspension eMTBs or downhill-focused builds, however, the brake has clearly been designed around the kind of rotor sizes already becoming normal on heavier, harder-ridden bikes. If you are comparing capable bikes for similar terrain, our best full-suspension eMTB 2026 guide shows how much attention modern builds now place on suspension, tyres and braking as a complete system.
New T-Slot vented rotor
The brake is paired with Hope’s new T-Slot vented rotor, which has been developed specifically for the V6Ti. The rotor uses cooling fins between the braking surfaces to reduce heat build-up, with Hope claiming dyno tests show up to 15% less heat build-up compared with its floating rotors.
It is a 6-bolt rotor only, available in 200mm, 203mm and 220mm sizes. The rotor is 3.3mm thick, with a minimum thickness of 2.9mm, and the vented outer section is replaceable. That means riders can replace the worn braking surface without replacing the whole rotor assembly.
There is also a useful eMTB detail: the rotor allows direct mounting of an e-bike speed sensor magnet. It is a small point, but it shows Hope is thinking beyond downhill race bikes. On an eMTB, the speed sensor is not optional. If the magnet position is awkward, damaged or poorly integrated, motor assistance can be affected, so proper provision for the sensor is welcome.
EVO master cylinder and lever options
The V6Ti is paired with Hope’s EVO master cylinder, the same broader platform used across Hope’s latest brake range. Riders can choose standard or power lever blades depending on their preferred lever feel, although Hope says the Control lever is not recommended for the EVO V6Ti.
That detail matters because power is only useful if it can be controlled. A six-piston brake with large rotors could easily become too sharp if lever feel is not well managed. Hope’s pitch is not simply that the V6Ti has more outright braking force, but that it can maintain consistent, confidence-inspiring braking when conditions become prolonged and extreme.
For eMTB riders, that is the more important promise. A powerful brake that feels grabby or inconsistent can make wet roots, steep chutes and loose turns harder to ride. A powerful brake with good modulation lets you brake later, control speed more accurately and avoid dragging the lever all the way down a descent.
A collector’s brake, but not only a collector’s brake
The Hope EVO V6Ti Mono Edition will inevitably attract collectors. The limited 1,000-set run, numbered finish and black-and-gold colourway make it feel like a heritage product as much as a performance component. At £1,400, it is also far beyond what most riders will spend on a brake upgrade.
But it would be unfair to dismiss it as decoration. The technical direction makes sense for where the aggressive MTB and eMTB market is heading. Bikes are getting more capable, motors are getting stronger, and riders are increasingly using one bike for big climbs, repeated descents, bike-park days and steep natural riding. In that context, braking performance is not just about stopping. It is about control, heat stability and reducing fatigue.
The Hope EVO V6Ti Mono Edition will not be the right brake for every electric mountain bike. Many riders will get better value from good four-piston brakes, larger rotors, the right pads and a proper bleed. But for riders building a premium gravity eMTB, or anyone who wants one of the most distinctive UK-made brake systems available, Hope’s six-piston revival is one of the most interesting component launches of the year.
It also raises a wider point for the eMTB market. We often talk about motors, batteries and range, but the bikes that feel best on real trails are the ones where everything works together: power, geometry, suspension, tyres and brakes. Whether you ride a lightweight eMTB or a full-power eMTB, braking performance is becoming harder to ignore.