Brake hoods

[NickGM]

Hi All,

I've come into an old road bike (late 90s I think) that I'd like to restore back to working order, however the first thing that needs replacing are the original brake hoods which are now pretty badly perished. They are shimano 105s, but in that era they were 3x9s. I have no idea if shimano hoods are a one-size-fits-all, I'd guess not. Does anybody know what suitable replacement hoods would be?

 

Separate to that, does anybody have any go-to supplier of brake and gear cables? One of these also needs replacing!

 

Thanks

[David Marshall]

The hoods are model specific.  You should find the part number on the lever or on the casing somewhere.  Forget trying the local agents.  You might find aftermarket ones overseas if you are lucky.

Cables and housing from any bike shop.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Hi All,

I've come into an old road bike (late 90s I think) that I'd like to restore back to working order, however the first thing that needs replacing are the original brake hoods which are now pretty badly perished. They are shimano 105s, but in that era they were 3x9s. I have no idea if shimano hoods are a one-size-fits-all, I'd guess not. Does anybody know what suitable replacement hoods would be?

 

Separate to that, does anybody have any go-to supplier of brake and gear cables? One of these also needs replacing!

 

Thanks

Try Loose Cog here on the hub - he makes repros but I’m not sure which - I know modolo and campy for sure

[BuffsVintageBikes]

Evo bikes had some hoods for sale recently, check them out.