WTB: Dura Ace bl-7401 brake lever hood
04-03-22, 09:44 AM
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WTB: Dura Ace bl-7401 brake lever hood
I have a pair of bl-7401 aero levers. They are very nice, but I'm missing the rubber hood for one side. I think it's the right side. I can check if someone only has one.
They don't fit any hoods other than the actual bl-7401 hoods, as far as I know. People have used the bl-1055 hoods, but it doesn't look great. Does anyone have any hoods for these? Would pay somewhat decent money.
Pics, if it helps, below.
Like this without hoods:
Like this with hoods:
Thank you!
They don't fit any hoods other than the actual bl-7401 hoods, as far as I know. People have used the bl-1055 hoods, but it doesn't look great. Does anyone have any hoods for these? Would pay somewhat decent money.
Pics, if it helps, below.
Like this without hoods:
Like this with hoods:
Thank you!
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04-03-22, 10:59 AM
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Shimano 600 6209 hoods use the same lever body and fit perfectly.
Only difference is they are stamped Shimano instead of Dura Ace.
Often easier/cheaper to buy a set of 6209 levers than spring for a set of hoods.
Side note: 7402 hoods will not fit properly.
Only difference is they are stamped Shimano instead of Dura Ace.
Often easier/cheaper to buy a set of 6209 levers than spring for a set of hoods.
Side note: 7402 hoods will not fit properly.
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04-04-22, 03:36 PM
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As noted above: I'll also take a set of Shimano 600 BL-6209 hoods, OR a set of levers. I have found a pair for around $50, so that's the price to beat.
Thanks to anyone who might raid their parts bins for me!
Thanks to anyone who might raid their parts bins for me!
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Not sure if these will be an exact fit, but I have a set of 6401 levers that I don't know what the previous owner did to, so they're in weird shape. The hoods aren't in great shape, worn and with a small rip that's not a hole yet, but you can have them if you want:
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Oooh! Let me get back to you with which side it is! This could be potentially very good! With my luck, it will be the right I need..
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Umm, how about free as in the cost of shipping?
I also found some cheap ones on eBay (these are also 6401): https://www.ebay.com/itm/40319843231...IAAOSwRYJhVOCq
I also found some cheap ones on eBay (these are also 6401): https://www.ebay.com/itm/40319843231...IAAOSwRYJhVOCq
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Left is the one I need! Any idea if this is from a 7401 or 7402 lever?
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Umm, how about free as in the cost of shipping?
I also found some cheap ones on eBay (these are also 6401): https://www.ebay.com/itm/403198432319?hash=item5de07fd43f:g
-IAAOSwRYJhVOCq
I also found some cheap ones on eBay (these are also 6401): https://www.ebay.com/itm/403198432319?hash=item5de07fd43f:g
-IAAOSwRYJhVOCqI'll probably buy the ebay hoods to complete their transformation. They'll go on my Colin Laing tandem, which will favor having the SLR levers because of the long cable runs and weak canti springs.
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Would you be able to take a picture of the inside of it, so I can see the little ridges that engage the grooves on the lever body? That will allow me to be a bit more sure.
Also, if it does look good, what are you thinking you want for it?
Also, if it does look good, what are you thinking you want for it?
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I will check my levers hopefully tonight! Looks good from my memory though!
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