Aero hoods on non aero lever
12-01-20, 06:10 AM
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Aero hoods on non aero lever
I got a pair of non aero levers (the umpteenth saccon) and a pair of aero hoods. Good thing, that came up for free...
Do you think I'll ruin the aestetics if i drill a little hole in the hoods and use them as non aero?
I can try sell on ebay and with the money buy a new pair but i already know that will be a bit hard and took a lot of time...
Do you think I'll ruin the aestetics if i drill a little hole in the hoods and use them as non aero?
I can try sell on ebay and with the money buy a new pair but i already know that will be a bit hard and took a lot of time...
12-01-20, 07:01 AM
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@CrowSeph - Probably not. Pics? Which levers and which hoods?
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If aero hoods fit well on the traditional levers, I say go for it--- unless--- they are rare and hard to obtain aero hoods.
For instance, early 1980s Dura Ace and Shimano 600 AX hoods are expensive and rare. Drilling holes in a decent pair would be a mortal sin in the eyes of the C&V world!
Just my two cents worth of advice.
P.S. Your English is so much better than my Italian!
For instance, early 1980s Dura Ace and Shimano 600 AX hoods are expensive and rare. Drilling holes in a decent pair would be a mortal sin in the eyes of the C&V world!
Just my two cents worth of advice.
P.S. Your English is so much better than my Italian!
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12-01-20, 08:47 AM
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Personally, I’d be hesitant to drill a hole in the aero hoods. I have a pair that someone else (honest!) did that to and they look like crap. I’d just get a set of non-aero hoods and save or sell the aero ones! Just sayin’ 
12-01-20, 09:56 AM
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I think one could drill, but they would IMO need to use a hollow point cutter or a hollow punch for the task to look as clean as possible. They use the hollow point drills for stationary such as the 3 ring binder set up.
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Drilling would create a very ragged hole. Punching would be better.
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Cane Creek non aero hoods are $11.00
Just buy new and keep the current hoods if another bike comes your way.
Or give away as a gift.
I would not drill!!! As above said....it would not be a " clean" cut"
" Punching out" would be the only way to keep the cut clean
Just buy new and keep the current hoods if another bike comes your way.
Or give away as a gift.
I would not drill!!! As above said....it would not be a " clean" cut"
" Punching out" would be the only way to keep the cut clean
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I have tried different methods for repairing and altering hoods. Nothing works really well, in my opinion. Also, for the price of a new set of hoods, my thinks it world be foolish to alter (destroy) a vintage set of aero hoods that someone else might want. Just an old guy's opinion.
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Someone here modified Nuovo Record repro hoods to fit some variety of Universal levers (CX, maybe). This involved cutting off the tip of the hood (circumcision?). This person (sorry, I can't remember who did it) got good looking results by briefly lighting the cut part on fire. I know it sounds crazy, but it worked. I used the modification tip, but didn't have the nerve to apply the flame. I just left the rough edge. If you have a really sharp blade it can look OK.
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12-02-20, 02:35 PM
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If it were me, I would take a metal tube, heat it and then push it through. The hole punches that Xiaoman have shown would work for this, as would metal tubing that you can buy in the US at the hardware store or hobby shops. I would NOT use anything that was not hot. There is too much material for the punch to cut cleanly and the material will distort under pressure.
A plus to the hot tube....you could try the tube on the inside of the hood. If it melts a clean cavity, then you are ready to try it for the hole. If not, you still have a good hood.
How successful you are will depend only the mix of rubber/plastic/ etc. that was used to make the hoods. It will likely smell very bad when you do it.
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A plus to the hot tube....you could try the tube on the inside of the hood. If it melts a clean cavity, then you are ready to try it for the hole. If not, you still have a good hood.
How successful you are will depend only the mix of rubber/plastic/ etc. that was used to make the hoods. It will likely smell very bad when you do it.
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If it were me, I would take a metal tube, heat it and then push it through. The hole punches that Xiaoman have shown would work for this, as would metal tubing that you can buy in the US at the hardware store or hobby shops. I would NOT use anything that was not hot. There is too much material for the punch to cut cleanly and the material will distort under pressure.
A plus to the hot tube....you could try the tube on the inside of the hood. If it melts a clean cavity, then you are ready to try it for the hole. If not, you still have a good hood.
How successful you are will depend only the mix of rubber/plastic/ etc. that was used to make the hoods. It will likely smell very bad when you do it.
Buona fortuna
A plus to the hot tube....you could try the tube on the inside of the hood. If it melts a clean cavity, then you are ready to try it for the hole. If not, you still have a good hood.
How successful you are will depend only the mix of rubber/plastic/ etc. that was used to make the hoods. It will likely smell very bad when you do it.
Buona fortuna
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I have used punches to make holes in rubber many times....maybe I am doing something different. I prefer the hollow punches because they allow a better reach, placement and maneuverability.
1. Use these to make a "flat clean edge" on the base/nipple of the aero hood...if you do not cut it straight the first time try again be careful not to cut through the hood or "rough' sand a bit.
2.Place cut portion on crescent board, position/center punch from behind/inside of the hood.
3.Drive it home....works every time!
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1. Use these to make a "flat clean edge" on the base/nipple of the aero hood...if you do not cut it straight the first time try again be careful not to cut through the hood or "rough' sand a bit.
2.Place cut portion on crescent board, position/center punch from behind/inside of the hood.
3.Drive it home....works every time!
Best, Ben
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I often use fired brass cartridges for punching things like rubber gaskets. I keep a .22, .30-06, .357, and 44 mag in my punch drawer.
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^^^^improvisation is the mother of invention!......those work too.
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Are we sure the hoods fit the levers? If they fit nicely without annoying gaps, then punch the holes.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rslp...ature=youtu.be
what do you think? should i proceed?
what do you think? should i proceed?
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