PSA: White Shimano brake hoods
08-05-23, 07:57 AM
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PSA: White Shimano brake hoods
https://www.ebay.com/itm/40441960359...Bk9SR6qBwt-4Yg
Perfect fit for the bog common BL-1051 and it's Exage 500EX clone. Can't answer for others.
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Perfect fit for the bog common BL-1051 and it's Exage 500EX clone. Can't answer for others.
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08-10-23, 05:29 PM
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I wanted to follow up with a huge thank you to @top506 for this PSA. I thought the white hoods for BL-1051 levers had passed out of existence, but there they are, and even at a bargain price!
I have previously attempted to repair white hoods for these levers with comically bad results. I was skeptical that these would really be an exact fit for the 1051 levers because when I last searched I found a few instance of people being satisfied with the more commonly available later hoods that leave a bit of a gap. They were cheap enough that I ordered a set anyway. They arrived today, and I am happy to say that they are a perfect fit.
I've come across these levers with bad hoods so frequently that I'm tempted to order a couple of extra sets of hoods just to have on hand.
I have previously attempted to repair white hoods for these levers with comically bad results. I was skeptical that these would really be an exact fit for the 1051 levers because when I last searched I found a few instance of people being satisfied with the more commonly available later hoods that leave a bit of a gap. They were cheap enough that I ordered a set anyway. They arrived today, and I am happy to say that they are a perfect fit.
I've come across these levers with bad hoods so frequently that I'm tempted to order a couple of extra sets of hoods just to have on hand.
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08-10-23, 05:49 PM
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I wanted to follow up with a huge thank you to @top506 for
this PSA. I thought the white hoods for BL-1051 levers had passed out of existence, but there they are, and even at a bargain price!
I have previously attempted to repair white hoods for these levers with comically bad results. I was skeptical that these would really be an exact fit for the 1051 levers because when I last searched I found a few instance of people being satisfied with the more commonly available later hoods that leave a bit of a gap. They were cheap enough that I ordered a set anyway. They arrived today, and I am happy to say that they are a perfect fit.
I've come across these levers with bad hoods so frequently that I'm tempted to order a couple of extra sets of hoods just to have on hand.
this PSA. I thought the white hoods for BL-1051 levers had passed out of existence, but there they are, and even at a bargain price!
I have previously attempted to repair white hoods for these levers with comically bad results. I was skeptical that these would really be an exact fit for the 1051 levers because when I last searched I found a few instance of people being satisfied with the more commonly available later hoods that leave a bit of a gap. They were cheap enough that I ordered a set anyway. They arrived today, and I am happy to say that they are a perfect fit.
I've come across these levers with bad hoods so frequently that I'm tempted to order a couple of extra sets of hoods just to have on hand.
I did just that.
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You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
You know it's going to be a good day when the stem and seatpost come right out.
(looking for a picture and not seeing it? Thank the Photobucket fiasco.PM me and I'll link it up.)
08-10-23, 06:30 PM
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Thanks, Top! Just ordered a couple pairs. 
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08-11-23, 12:40 PM
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Thanks Top! I snagged a set for the '88 Specialized Sirrus I am still sitting on the fence about selling ...
08-11-23, 12:43 PM
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Thanks Top! Two sets ordered.
08-11-23, 02:07 PM
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Do these fit the tricolor levers of the same era?
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08-11-23, 08:45 PM
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Nope.
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Holly Mackerel! I’m getting a pair for a future wall hanger.
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