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Great replacements for the old natural gum rubber covers that have mostly rotted away by now. But they can be difficult to install. They don't stretch like the old gum rubber covers. Some sort of lubrication will make it easier to install. Just don't use grease or oil, anything that won't evaporate quickly. Hairspray can work as a lube and the alcohol will evaporate and leave the sticky substance on the inside surfaces.
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I'm using these on a set of c.1975 Weinmann levers, which are dimensionally identical to the Dia-Compes these were made for. They are a little stiffer than the ones I remember in my youth, but the particular compound feels like it might be more durable than the latex-ish rubber of old, and a little cushier and springier than the harder white covers put on Carlton-built Raleighs back when. They went on okay, they feel good in my hands, they make honking up hills while holding the lever bodies a little more comfortable, and they are soooooo cheap for what they are. We'll see how they do long term ....
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Great fit for the Dia Compe non-aero brakes. Could be a bit softer, but much better than bare metal. They fit a bit loose around the brake cable housings, but that doesn't affect functionality. Overall, they were a great value for under $10.
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Great value! I used these hoods to replace the Campagnolo hoods on my vintage Bianchi and they fit perfect.
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The product is high quality and arrived in a reasonable time. However they did not fit my vintage Shimano brake levers well enough to use them for this project.
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