Do alternative brake hoods exist for Superbe Pro aero levers?
01-10-10, 08:01 AM
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Do alternative brake hoods exist for Superbe Pro aero levers?
I bought some SunTour Superbe Pro brake levers yesterday on ebay along with the matching calipers (both used) in separate auctions yesterday. The buy it now was reasonable and I just bought the darn things before I could even blink
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The levers look good but the seller removed the hoods saying they were completely dry rotted. I got them anyway. I seem to remember that Dia Compe was the manufacturer of these brakes anyway. Could anyone make a suggestion on a source for the correct Superbe Pro aero brake lever hoods? If this is not possible, do you know of a compatible Dia Compe or Gran Compe hood that would work for this application?
Here are the levers (haven't got them yet)
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1182
Here are the calipers:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1182
. The levers look good but the seller removed the hoods saying they were completely dry rotted. I got them anyway. I seem to remember that Dia Compe was the manufacturer of these brakes anyway. Could anyone make a suggestion on a source for the correct Superbe Pro aero brake lever hoods? If this is not possible, do you know of a compatible Dia Compe or Gran Compe hood that would work for this application?
Here are the levers (haven't got them yet)
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1182
Here are the calipers:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...#ht_500wt_1182
01-10-10, 12:38 PM
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AME hoods worked pretty well for me.
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I wonder if these Tektro hoods will fit. Somebody told me that the levers are direct copies of yours. I've seen the hoods on eBay for cheap.
I'm sure it was Kurt that told me that, so blame him if they don't fit.
I'm sure it was Kurt that told me that, so blame him if they don't fit.
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Aero hoods for Dia Compe/Gran Compe levers will fit. If in a pinch, the Nashbar aero lever hoods will fit, but Dirtdrop's suggestion of those new Tektro's is your easiest option.
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I would just keep an eye on ebay. The Suntour hoods you seek could pop up any day
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