Mafac Hoods: 1/2 hoods and full body hoods question
02-09-16, 01:49 AM
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Mafac Hoods: 1/2 hoods and full body hoods question
I'm looking to buy a new set of hoods, currently I have the half hoods but was wondering if the 1/2 hood and full body hoods are interchangeable. I actually like the look of the Full body gum hood from Mafac.
I've looked a Velo-Orange and the reviews on the Reciclone, these seem pretty nice.
Does anyone have any experience with these two brands? I'm in California, so it might be more expensive to ship the Reciclone brands out.
I've looked a Velo-Orange and the reviews on the Reciclone, these seem pretty nice.
Does anyone have any experience with these two brands? I'm in California, so it might be more expensive to ship the Reciclone brands out.
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The full cover and half cover Mafac lever hoods are interchangable. The halfs have a molded-in, bent metal hook which fits into a notch at the back of the lever body and acts as a retainer. The full hoods simply slide over the lever body. I've used the Reciclone repros and they are excellent. A review is here if you wish to read it. It also contains a nice diagram from Reciclone showing how to install full hoods in case you are unfamiliar with the method.
The full cover and half cover Mafac lever hoods are interchangable. The halfs have a molded-in, bent metal hook which fits into a notch at the back of the lever body and acts as a retainer. The full hoods simply slide over the lever body. I've used the Reciclone repros and they are excellent. A review is here if you wish to read it. It also contains a nice diagram from Reciclone showing how to install full hoods in case you are unfamiliar with the method.
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Ok good to know, thanks!!
I thought I recognized the name, great review. I found it helpful. I found your site and it lead me to their website. I will contact them and see how much to ship to USA, California.
I thought I recognized the name, great review. I found it helpful. I found your site and it lead me to their website. I will contact them and see how much to ship to USA, California.
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Thanks, @bertinjim. I learned something! I'll consider the Reciclone repros if I need to replace my half-hoods. Agood looking website even if they don't have a lot of inventory.
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