The name (HB.916) is cryptic, but these key data show where it's going: 170 millimetres of suspension travel at the front, 160 millimetres at the rear, 29er wheels. The High Pivot bike was specially developed for enduro racing. The high pivot point is designed to enable an optimum wheel lift curve. The idler cog is located at a moderate height above the chainring, which is intended to optimally adjust the pedal kickback.

The frame is manufactured at the Hope factory in Barnoldswick. The front triangle is constructed in one piece, while the chainstays and seatstays are a hybrid construction of aluminum and carbon, which allows the pivot bearings to be installed in aluminum and kept as far apart as possible to increase the service life of the bearings. The frame has internal cable routing, a rubber frame protector and a down tube box, which Hope, in typical Nordic style, like to call a butty box, meaning cookie tin. Of course, there is also space for the precious water bottle in the front triangle.