Weinmann gum brake hoods perished :(

[retro-rich]

OK, my restore project as described here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153696

I had kept the handlebars, stem and levers together as the original leather/fake leather bar tape was still fitted and didn't want to change it, however when polishing the brake levers I found that the hoods have perished, they just split apart when trying to peel them back.

Are these available and easily replaceable without removing the levers (or can the levers come off without disturbing the tape?)

Is it possible to remove and refit bar tape, or is it best to replace once disturbed?

The levers are drilled weinmann, look quite nice I thought.

Final option, bite the bullet and replace the levers and tape and forget about trying to keep it original. i have a pair of new Acor aero levers i could fit which means replacing the tape anyway to get the cable underneath, and whilst I'm at it I could also fit a pair of cross lever to the top of the bars which would certainly make the bike more rideable for me, any thoughts?

 

[zotty]

i'll be watching this thread closely as i also need some hoods but pref shimano 600ex pre tri-color lol

as for replacing with newer. tough call.. and personally i wouldnt. tiz a nice looking period racer you have there and i think it would be a shame to lose that side of it....

good luck on your quest bud

 

[Johnsqual]

I've tried removing bar tape for reuse, but it's pretty hard to remove padded vinyl or fake leather stuff in one piece if it's been stuck down to the bars. The foam tends to stay stuck to the bars.

However, I think Ambrosio bike ribbon bar tape is still available as NOS- they might even still make it. It seems to be pretty much period correct for 1980's bikes - it's certainly good enough for this chap:
http://www.raydobbins.com/ebay/bike-bia ... ianchi.htm

Otherwise, there's fizik's microtex bar tape which gives quite a pleasing retro finish, I find.

Johnny

 

[retro-rich]

i'll be watching this thread closely as i also need some hoods but pref shimano 600ex pre tri-color lol

as for replacing with newer. tough call.. and personally i wouldnt. tiz a nice looking period racer you have there and i think it would be a shame to lose that side of it....

good luck on your quest bud

Yes really not sure what to do with it now, suppose I could always keep the old levers in case I sell it on.

 

[retro-rich]

I've tried removing bar tape for reuse, but it's pretty hard to remove padded vinyl or fake leather stuff in one piece if it's been stuck down to the bars. The foam tends to stay stuck to the bars.

However, I think Ambrosio bike ribbon bar tape is still available as NOS- they might even still make it. It seems to be pretty much period correct for 1980's bikes - it's certainly good enough for this chap:
http://www.raydobbins.com/ebay/bike-bia ... ianchi.htm

Otherwise, there's fizik's microtex bar tape which gives quite a pleasing retro finish, I find.

Johnny

That's one good looking bike

Thanks for the suggestions and the advice, will have a look into those

 

[zotty]

i'll be watching this thread closely as i also need some hoods but pref shimano 600ex pre tri-color lol

as for replacing with newer. tough call.. and personally i wouldnt. tiz a nice looking period racer you have there and i think it would be a shame to lose that side of it....

good luck on your quest bud

Yes really not sure what to do with it now, suppose I could always keep the old levers in case I sell it on.

i do have a set of levers with hoods on if your interested. would 'look' right for your bike for now .. i'll sort you a picture or two out.. had them on my clements for while until i came across the 600's i have now. click the clements link in my sig ...

 

[retro-rich]

i'll be watching this thread closely as i also need some hoods but pref shimano 600ex pre tri-color lol

as for replacing with newer. tough call.. and personally i wouldnt. tiz a nice looking period racer you have there and i think it would be a shame to lose that side of it....

good luck on your quest bud

Yes really not sure what to do with it now, suppose I could always keep the old levers in case I sell it on.

i do have a set of levers with hoods on if your interested. would 'look' right for your bike for now .. i'll sort you a picture or two out.. had them on my clements for while until i came across the 600's i have now. click the clements link in my sig ...

Ok let me know how much you want for them and post a couple of pics, might well be tempted, cheers

Your bike looks great btw. Where did you get the white cable outers?

 

[zotty]

mornin bud..

i got them new & unused off of ebay for 15 quid.. may be did 10 miles then i managed to source the correct shimano 600 ones for my build so off they came.. how's 8 pounds (thats inc the postage) grab you?..



as for the white outers.. my local bike shop came to the rescue .. http://www.aceultracycles.co.uk/.. as nice as his site looks!! he's still a PROPER local bike shop

Craig

 

[retro-rich]

Sounds like a bargain

pm me your details and I'll paypal gift over to you

cheers mate

oh and I'll take a look at the link as well, thanks for that

 

[zotty]

you have pm buddy
re the link..a call would prob be better.. his site is 'under construction' still