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Old 07-30-10, 01:14 AM
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New hoods for old shifters ?

I have some shimano 600 sti shifters that work real well but arent that comfortable. Does anyone know where to buy new hoods for them or have any tips/tricks?

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What's not comfortable about them?
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If you feel you need more padding, raise the handlebars.
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Originally Posted by mickey85
If you feel you need more padding, raise the handlebars.
I was thinking this but that would mean giving up my pantographed 3T stem
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