Old 05-03-24, 08:20 AM
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genejockey 
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Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace

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The hoods I ordered arrived Wednesday, they look great!! Last night I spent some time installing a pair on the Sante levers on my Circuit. I was swapping in a different bar and stem (can't do the Cinelli Giro d'Italia), so of course I took the levers off the bar. Taking the old hoods off proved harder than putting the new ones on! I installed them from the back of the lever as recommended by the seller, and they went on with the usual tugging and pushing, and they fit perfectly!!

I was going to finish up the job, take some pics, and have the bike ready for Saturday's Monthly C&V ride, but as I as tightening the pinch bolt on the rear brake, the bolt just spun. Threads are stripped! This is the sort of thing that can happen with old bikes, I guess - you sometimes find yourself victim of someone else's ham-handed work!

Anyway, I'll wrap the bars tonight, and get some pics - they look great!!!
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