Around 2000 I picked up a HS hanger designed for low aero braked HBs. It was a nice aluminum hanger, good black epoxy paint and an 1 1/2" brass tube that bent more than 45 degrees. The tube had the protrusion to fit into their (or any other) hanger and a belled out opposite end for the cable. I was running a very long and low quill and bent it even further, to nearly 90 degrees. The tube has seen continuous use on my winter/rain/city bike.

I did the additional bend very carefully so as to not bind on the cable. It was years ago and I don't remember the details but I think I bent a spoke to fit inside the tube, bent it and pulled out the spoke (with some difficulty as I recall). The day will come that the cable will wear through the tube but I think I have perhaps 20,000 miles on it so I have no complaints. And every time I ride that bike, I get reminded it has "stoppers!" (Mafac Racers and Tektro levers.)

I recall getting that hanger at a Trek dealer and coming in nicely done packaging. I wish I remembered the brand.

Edit: I never saw the term "noodle" applied to this part but it does fit.

Ben