HOPE TECHNOLOGY - Barnoldswick, England
The Heritage: Founded in 1989 by two former aerospace engineers, Hope has transformed a former Barnoldswick textile mill into a state-of-the-art CNC machining facility.
The Verdict: The "Rolls-Royce" of the mountain bike world. By keeping 100% of their production in Lancashire, they maintain a level of quality control and innovation that has made them a global engineering powerhouse.
Core Products: High-performance bicycle components, including disc brakes, hubs, cranksets and carbon fibre frames.
