Not Another Brake Hood Thread!
10-18-09 | 12:24 PM
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Not Another Brake Hood Thread!
Finally getting around to cleaning up this old bucket of hex bolts and will eventually need some hoods for these Suntour Superbe non-aero levers.
These guys say they have some that will work:https://www.loosescrews.com/Products/EA-BHNRG.html
But, I've been down this road before. The Cane Creeks that were supposed to fit were too large around the barrel. I ended up putting them on a set of 600EX levers and had the same problem. I ended up with a foam rubber shim to take up some of the extra space. But they're still a little short around the skirt. It seems to me that what would fit for one, would fit for the other.
Any recommendations for Suntour non-aero hoods would be appreciated.
These guys say they have some that will work:https://www.loosescrews.com/Products/EA-BHNRG.html
But, I've been down this road before. The Cane Creeks that were supposed to fit were too large around the barrel. I ended up putting them on a set of 600EX levers and had the same problem. I ended up with a foam rubber shim to take up some of the extra space. But they're still a little short around the skirt. It seems to me that what would fit for one, would fit for the other.
Any recommendations for Suntour non-aero hoods would be appreciated.
10-18-09 | 12:58 PM
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Finally getting around to cleaning up this old bucket of hex bolts and will eventually need some hoods for these Suntour Superbe non-aero levers.
These guys say they have some that will work:https://www.loosescrews.com/Products/EA-BHNRG.html
But, I've been down this road before. The Cane Creeks that were supposed to fit were too large around the barrel. I ended up putting them on a set of 600EX levers and had the same problem. I ended up with a foam rubber shim to take up some of the extra space. But they're still a little short around the skirt. It seems to me that what would fit for one, would fit for the other.
Any recommendations for Suntour non-aero hoods would be appreciated.
These guys say they have some that will work:https://www.loosescrews.com/Products/EA-BHNRG.html
But, I've been down this road before. The Cane Creeks that were supposed to fit were too large around the barrel. I ended up putting them on a set of 600EX levers and had the same problem. I ended up with a foam rubber shim to take up some of the extra space. But they're still a little short around the skirt. It seems to me that what would fit for one, would fit for the other.
Any recommendations for Suntour non-aero hoods would be appreciated.
10-18-09 | 01:30 PM
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Bikes: '92 22" Cannondale M2000, '92 Cannondale R1000 Tandem, another modern Canndondale tandem, Two Holy Grail '86 Cannondale ST800s 27" (68.5cm) Touring bike w/Superbe Pro components and Phil Wood hubs. A bunch of other 27" ST frames & bikes.
I'm trying to find some hoods for some Modolo brakes.
Anyone know where to source some Ame Modolo hoods (white, black, yellow) or Modolo hoods?
This Modolo brake was obviously marketed by Modolo, but also Mavic, Scott etc. I think it went by a bunch of names Professional (Modolo).
Anyone know where to source some Ame Modolo hoods (white, black, yellow) or Modolo hoods?
This Modolo brake was obviously marketed by Modolo, but also Mavic, Scott etc. I think it went by a bunch of names Professional (Modolo).
10-18-09 | 03:19 PM
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I bought a set of NOS Modolo contoured hood off of the 'bay for ~$40 shipped. Superbe/Campy/Modolo all fit the same hoods. They seem expensive at $40~$60 these days but Campy hoods weren't cheap back in 1980, Modolos were a little cheaper and felt cool. Those cheap Asian hoods look like crap, I'd spring for something nicer if I was riding the bike.
10-18-09 | 04:45 PM
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I put AME hoods on my Superbe levers a couple of years ago and they worked out very well, but Yellow Jersey sold out a long time ago and still don't have any.
Dia-Compe hoods are cheap - will they work?
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
Dia-Compe hoods are cheap - will they work?
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
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10-18-09 | 04:55 PM
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Superbe levers were almost exact copies of Campy Record levers, and any hoods designed for Record levers will work fine on Superbe levers. I've used A'me, Modolo, and Campy hoods on mine without problems.
10-18-09 | 05:19 PM
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"Dia-Compe hoods are cheap - will they work?"
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS[/quote]
Those Dia-Compes look just like the Cane Creeks I have pictured in the second photo. They are too big. I thought I read that Dia-Compe and Cane Creek are the same company now. Can anyone confirm?
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS[/quote]
Those Dia-Compes look just like the Cane Creeks I have pictured in the second photo. They are too big. I thought I read that Dia-Compe and Cane Creek are the same company now. Can anyone confirm?
10-18-09 | 05:40 PM
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"Dia-Compe hoods are cheap - will they work?"
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
Those Dia-Compes look just like the Cane Creeks I have pictured in the second photo. They are too big. I thought I read that Dia-Compe and Cane Creek are the same company now. Can anyone confirm?
10-18-09 | 06:32 PM
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OK, maybe I'm crazy too, (OK you got me there... I AM!) But I get a little freaked out spending $40 -60 for a piece of rubber. That's about what I'd spend on a derailleur... that actually affects how the bike works. Why are they so HIGH? Supply and demand, or are we all morons for spending that kinda jack on a piece of "fluff"?
10-18-09 | 06:34 PM
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OK, maybe I'm crazy too, (OK you got me there... I AM!) But I get a little freaked out spending $40 -60 for a piece of rubber. That's about what I'd spend on a derailleur... that actually affects how the bike works. Why are they so HIGH? Supply and demand, or are we all morons for spending that kinda jack on a piece of "fluff"?
Ride on the hoods for 50+ miles, and report back
10-19-09 | 10:03 AM
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10-19-09 | 11:18 AM
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OK, maybe I'm crazy too, (OK you got me there... I AM!) But I get a little freaked out spending $40 -60 for a piece of rubber. That's about what I'd spend on a derailleur... that actually affects how the bike works. Why are they so HIGH? Supply and demand, or are we all morons for spending that kinda jack on a piece of "fluff"?
10-19-09 | 11:20 AM
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I've found Modolo and Superbe hoods on ebay for anywhere from $20 up. I haven't paid
$40 for hoods, but would consider doing so for some campy gum world brake hoods.
$40 for hoods, but would consider doing so for some campy gum world brake hoods.
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10-19-09 | 11:47 AM
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10-19-09 | 12:39 PM
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10-19-09 | 01:53 PM
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What is the difference between Aero and non aero brakes? I have an 82 Team Fuji that needs new hoods. Would the hoods shown here work?
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
10-19-09 | 02:02 PM
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10-19-09 | 07:26 PM
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What is the difference between Aero and non aero brakes? I have an 82 Team Fuji that needs new hoods. Would the hoods shown here work?
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
https://www.shopwiki.com/AME+Dia+Comp...s+Standard+NOS
10-20-09 | 10:31 AM
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That explains why the bike isn't riding as fast as I hoped...
