Reproduction Dura Ace 7402 Brake lever Hoods on Ebay
 

Hey, just thought I'd share this. I have some Dura Ace 7402 Brake levers which I really like, but I've been dreading the day when the hoods wear out, since they are so hard to find. I had a search up for hoods on ebay, and these reproduction ones came up for $42.00. Since that was less than half what NOS ones go for if you can find them, I was curious. I messaged the seller to ask what he meant by reproduction. He said he made them. He has a ton of other reproduction stuff that looks the part too.

Took a chance and bought a pair. Just got them in the mail. I probably won't try to test fit them until I need to rewrap bars, but they look like pretty spot on for replacements. They look like they will fit nicely. Although no telling until you try. Anyway, I've included some photos for comparison with originals.

Here is the link to the listing if you want to scoop some up. Looks like there are not many left, but perhaps more will be made.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/285297171742


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thanks for link

the seller have them in white also

these rubber replacement parts are just crazy $$ if you can even find them

I paid nearly a 140$ for mine and anything dura ace is getting more and more expensive each year.

Alas, I need 7401.

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Top, just FYI: 6209 hoods are the same as 7401, they just say Shimano instead of Dura Ace. Exact same lever body.
Decent 6209's with good hoods are usually MUCH less expensive than the hoods alone.

I spotted these a while ago, but haven't pulled the trigger yet because I bought a NOS pair of originals last year. The repos look great.

Thanks for the head's up, Doc.

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thanks for sharing photos of my reproduction hoods
 

thanks for sharing, I try to do my best to make a perfect repros, now I am abale to make more models like st-7400, st-6400 bl-6401, sante, bl-6207 bl-6208 bl-6209, golden arrow, bl-7200, arabesque, bl-7401 and I am working on st-7700
all hoods will be availbale at my webiste in much better price than ebay :)

Now just need that website address.
;)

https://racevelo.com/?v=7516fd43adaa
This is the coolest thing since KoolStop.

THANK YOU! You're right, this is awesome.

Bike-Vintage, are you the ebay seller located in Poland? I recently order AX hoods and AX pedal adapters and are waiting on their delivery. Tracking says my order arrived in New York City today, so I'm looking forward to receiving them soon!

Thank you for joining here at C&V. I look forward to ordering directly from your website and will be doing so soon.

Yes that's me ;) usully I do not have time to write on any forums.. (making a good hoods are really time consuming) but now I decided to share my work with you guys.
I hope you receive it soon if somthing will be wrong just contact me ;) remember to instal hoods from the front of hood and back of the brake lever

This is the coolest thing since KoolStop.[/QUOTE]
thanks for sharing my website (I am still working on it but You can make an order with secure payment method)

Order for white BL-7402s placed!

My order is in Jacksonville this morning! I'll post pictures upon arrival.

Just posted on his blog asking about 7401 hoods in white.

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I was just told about this; however, I do not have any AX (or other Shimano, for that matter) levers. That said, for some other brands of classic/vintage levers, hoods can be hard to find -- MAFAC and Universal come to mind. Just a thought in case you intend to expand your range of products. :)

If I could make a request it would be for 9 speed Ultegra 6500 hoods. I have a couple sets of these shifters sitting around going unused because of their disintegrated hoods.

I hope they make the elusive Shimano 5500 hoods for my 9 speeds :)

Will look forward to the results of other orders from above.

I was hoping someone would make all these hoods that we all need .....

It will be me ;) but need Your support guys

bl-7401 hoods in white will be available within next week

My AX hoods arrived! I am so pleased. :thumb:
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Blessed by the Rev.

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I have now white and black available bl-7401
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