Repo lever hoods source
03-21-24, 12:25 PM
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Repo lever hoods source
This just popped up on the Facebook "Steel is Real" group. Looks like a good variety of models. No personal experience with them:
https://racevelo.com/
https://racevelo.com/
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03-21-24, 02:25 PM
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There are (or at least sounds like there will be) at least three different manufacturers of extinct brake lever hoods. King of the Mountain is the second, and yesterday a long-time member here says he'd have something ready in a couple weeks. Would be nice to list all three in a sticky someplace.
03-21-24, 02:46 PM
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Nice find but this seems like it may be a deep fake post. Just does not feel seem right to me hope I'm wrong but buyers be careful when buying
03-21-24, 04:52 PM
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It is quite the jolt seeing all of the needed hard-to-find hoods suddenly available at reasonable prices!
I've been needing the AX hoods for almost a decade now!
This should increase the market value of hoodless AX levers by at least 2x, not to mention the calipers.
I've been needing the AX hoods for almost a decade now!
This should increase the market value of hoodless AX levers by at least 2x, not to mention the calipers.
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Someone on the forum posted images of some of his hoods. They’re real. I just ordered a pair of white 7402s. I’ll report back.
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03-22-24, 03:40 AM
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In general, I think we need to be careful with potentially disparaging comments unless we are certain about what we are saying.
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I didn't see MAFAC on the site. 
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The new member who is making the reproduction hoods is responding near the end of this thread about Dura Ace hoods. I had actually ordered a set of DA AX hoods from him about 10 days ago and tracking says they will arrive tomorrow or Monday. I'll post pictures of mine when they arrive.
Why not request that he consider making MAFAC hoods? He appears to be very dedicated to this work.
Why not request that he consider making MAFAC hoods? He appears to be very dedicated to this work.
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They look nice. He might consider adding the Modolo classic anatomic. Best hoods ever!
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I think it's amazing that he is doing this at all! This support for so many different types of levers is fantastic! I hope he is able to keep this going.
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Repo? You don't wanna look in there....
Oh, wait......
Oh, wait......
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brands where it might not be worth it -- except for the person seeking some.Oh, wait... perhaps not too hard to find someone calling MAFAC "oddball"!
EDIT: I just added a comment to that other thread.
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Note that he likely needs a good original sample as a template unless he's talented with 3D modeling software.
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Even with software to make good copy they need clean unused best of the production original example and original manufacturing specs.Which in the modern internet world they can get pretty easy.
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I hope the elusive Shimano 5500 hoods will be available for my 9 speeds 
I , as well as many others, were hoping someone would start making these hoods which all above, and MANY MORE are looking for !!!
I will be looking forward to those who have received their order and get their opinion.
I , as well as many others, were hoping someone would start making these hoods which all above, and MANY MORE are looking for !!!
I will be looking forward to those who have received their order and get their opinion.
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I would like to find a set nice white 80's SLR hoods.
03-22-24, 09:03 AM
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Good idea. And perhaps Universal. Not sure where the point of diminishing returns might be, there might be some "oddball" brands where it might not be worth it -- except for the person seeking some.
Oh, wait... perhaps not too hard to find someone calling MAFAC "oddball"!
EDIT: I just added a comment to that other thread.
brands where it might not be worth it -- except for the person seeking some.Oh, wait... perhaps not too hard to find someone calling MAFAC "oddball"!
EDIT: I just added a comment to that other thread.
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They say it cost between 300-500 to set up the molds. Hopefully they are successful.
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Thanks, I had forgotten about Superbe, and I have a set and in case I need a set of hoods some day...
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Think they look great! I recently bought completely new 600 AX levers, just to get original hoods for my dura Ace AX levers (not blue, but still). Ridiculous, but now I have a nice set of levers to match with repo hoods when needed in the future. And I don’t have to pay EUR 100+ for them.
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03-23-24, 03:07 AM
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if your brake levers looks like this or similar then Yes 
(photo taken from ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/256417010298)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256417010298
(photo taken from ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/256417010298)https://www.ebay.com/itm/256417010298
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I also ordered hoods from bike-vintage.eu . My BL-7200 levers need some, and I'm willing to try these.
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