Which brake hoods for 1987 Trek 520?
06-16-20, 02:10 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2,042
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 837 Post(s)
Liked 1,080 Times
in
521 Posts
Which brake hoods for 1987 Trek 520?
Of the options on the VO site, which will work and which won't? The current ones say Shimano on them. Catalog says "z-326" levers.
06-16-20, 03:12 PM
#2
señor miembro
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Pac NW
Posts: 6,620
Bikes: '70s - '80s Campagnolo
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3877 Post(s)
Liked 6,466 Times
in
3,198 Posts
At this point in time, it might just be the non-aero hoods that are actually available to purchase.
06-16-20, 03:39 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Madison, WI USA
Posts: 6,153
Mentioned: 50 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2362 Post(s)
Liked 1,749 Times
in
1,191 Posts
Wasn't there just a recent (or recently de-zombie-fied) thread about brake hoods and compatibility? Maybe the pics / info there will shed some light.
06-16-20, 03:46 PM
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2,042
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 837 Post(s)
Liked 1,080 Times
in
521 Posts
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...4-brake-levers
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...ver-hood-cover
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...ake-hood-cover
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...ver-hood-cover
I know some are sold out currently, but still.
I'll look for that thanks.
06-16-20, 04:37 PM
#5
señor miembro
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Pac NW
Posts: 6,620
Bikes: '70s - '80s Campagnolo
Mentioned: 92 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3877 Post(s)
Liked 6,466 Times
in
3,198 Posts
06-16-20, 05:12 PM
#6
Senior Member
Shimano generally did not concern themselves with making levers that were compatible with other brands. In addition to that, they changed their product line constantly. Finding exact replacement hoods is unlikely. IIRC they did retreat from that slightly towards the end of the 80s. Maybe you'll get lucky.
There is probably a hood that is close enough. Just from looking at the pictures I'd guess a Campagnolo style hood would be a reasonable fit. Two of those links to VO should be compatible. I'd probably try the Dia Compe anatomic first. Those are Modolo knock offs, and Modolo and Campy hoods were interchangeable BITD. No guarantees though. https://velo-orange.com/collections/...4-brake-levers
There is probably a hood that is close enough. Just from looking at the pictures I'd guess a Campagnolo style hood would be a reasonable fit. Two of those links to VO should be compatible. I'd probably try the Dia Compe anatomic first. Those are Modolo knock offs, and Modolo and Campy hoods were interchangeable BITD. No guarantees though. https://velo-orange.com/collections/...4-brake-levers
Likes For Salamandrine:
06-16-20, 06:16 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Posts: 1,455
Bikes: 1970s Alex Singer, 1960s Peugeot PX 10, 1960s Bertin C37, 1973 Carre Bertin C 37, 1972 Carlton Kermesse, 1981 Peugeot PX 14 Super Competition
Mentioned: 65 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 345 Post(s)
Liked 266 Times
in
157 Posts
polymorphself-
Would non-aero Shimano 600 hoods fit? If so, Reciclone in Spain make repros: https://www.reciclone.com/shop/en/fr...iversales.html
Would non-aero Shimano 600 hoods fit? If so, Reciclone in Spain make repros: https://www.reciclone.com/shop/en/fr...iversales.html
06-16-20, 07:53 PM
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Western MI
Posts: 2,768
Mentioned: 45 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 656 Post(s)
Liked 468 Times
in
301 Posts
Would non-aero Shimano 600 hoods fit? If so, Reciclone in Spain make repros: https://www.reciclone.com/shop/en/fr...iversales.html
Any experience doing business with this outfit?
06-16-20, 09:06 PM
#9
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Niagara Region, Canada
Posts: 1,455
Bikes: 1970s Alex Singer, 1960s Peugeot PX 10, 1960s Bertin C37, 1973 Carre Bertin C 37, 1972 Carlton Kermesse, 1981 Peugeot PX 14 Super Competition
Mentioned: 65 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 345 Post(s)
Liked 266 Times
in
157 Posts
plonz-
I have bought and used the Mafac reproduction hoods in both amber and black. Good quality, excellent fit and good service. I reviewed them here: https://bertinclassiccycles.wordpres...oods-a-review/
I have bought and used the Mafac reproduction hoods in both amber and black. Good quality, excellent fit and good service. I reviewed them here: https://bertinclassiccycles.wordpres...oods-a-review/
06-16-20, 09:49 PM
#10
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2,042
Mentioned: 26 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 837 Post(s)
Liked 1,080 Times
in
521 Posts
Shimano generally did not concern themselves with making levers that were compatible with other brands. In addition to that, they changed their product line constantly. Finding exact replacement hoods is unlikely. IIRC they did retreat from that slightly towards the end of the 80s. Maybe you'll get lucky.
There is probably a hood that is close enough. Just from looking at the pictures I'd guess a Campagnolo style hood would be a reasonable fit. Two of those links to VO should be compatible. I'd probably try the Dia Compe anatomic first. Those are Modolo knock offs, and Modolo and Campy hoods were interchangeable BITD. No guarantees though. https://velo-orange.com/collections/...4-brake-levers
There is probably a hood that is close enough. Just from looking at the pictures I'd guess a Campagnolo style hood would be a reasonable fit. Two of those links to VO should be compatible. I'd probably try the Dia Compe anatomic first. Those are Modolo knock offs, and Modolo and Campy hoods were interchangeable BITD. No guarantees though. https://velo-orange.com/collections/...4-brake-levers
polymorphself-
Would non-aero Shimano 600 hoods fit? If so, Reciclone in Spain make repros: https://www.reciclone.com/shop/en/fr...iversales.html
Would non-aero Shimano 600 hoods fit? If so, Reciclone in Spain make repros: https://www.reciclone.com/shop/en/fr...iversales.html
06-16-20, 10:18 PM
#11
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Back in Lincoln Sq, Chicago...🙄
Posts: 1,609
Bikes: '84 Miyata 610 ‘91 Cannondale ST600,'83 Trek 720 ‘84 Trek 520, 620, ‘91 Miyata 1000LT, '79 Trek 514, '78 Trek 706, '73 Raleigh Int. frame.
Mentioned: 13 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 684 Post(s)
Liked 370 Times
in
219 Posts
I’d just use good ol’ Canecreek for 10 bucks. Just got a tan pair for my Trek 720. They’re cheap, last well, and look just fine.
https://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek...ro-Black-Hoods
https://www.jensonusa.com/Cane-Creek...ro-Black-Hoods
06-17-20, 11:06 AM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Madison, WI USA
Posts: 6,153
Mentioned: 50 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2362 Post(s)
Liked 1,749 Times
in
1,191 Posts
^^^ Depends on the shape of the OP's brakes. Those Cane Creek hoods fit great on earlier '80s levers, but the later Shimano levers had a taper, and weren't as "long" front to back. Hard to tell from the catalog photo which would be the better fit for the OP
Likes For madpogue:
06-17-20, 12:17 PM
#14
Full Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 393
Mentioned: 18 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 170 Post(s)
Liked 264 Times
in
146 Posts
I'd also recommend Dia Compe 202 hoods. Best looking / available non-aero option I know of... not 100% sure they'll fit your levers though for $12 maybe worth a try?
https://velo-orange.com/products/dia...4-brake-levers
https://velo-orange.com/products/dia...4-brake-levers
Last edited by ctak; 06-17-20 at 12:24 PM.
