Weinmann non-aero brake hoods

[Goldie]

I'm sure I've seen a thread on this subject so apologies for starting a new one...but I'm after a pair of good quality hoods (well, a few pairs....) for the alloy Weinmann brake levers on my bikes - if you've recently ought a pair that you're happy with, it'd be great to know where from.

There's these on teh ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FIXIE-ROAD-BI ... _500wt_922

...but it's kind of hard to guess what kind of quality they might be from the picture...

These from loosescrews in the US look better, but I'd like to avoid branding that isn't accurate to the age of the bikes.

Thanks in advance

 

[retro-rich]

I've looked at those too, they look a bit yellow in the picture though.

 

[zotty]

I've looked at those too, they look a bit yellow in the picture though.

another on the same quest as you eh rich .. i'll follow this thread to lol...

again.. i need shimano 600 exo ones my self lol currently have 'dia-comp' ones on my levers,, but cant find those for sale either..

the saga continues lol

@ the original poster.. we feel your pain duder! these things are like rocking horse doo doo!!

 

[retro-rich]

Found the other thread, http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... sc&start=0

There is a link for a supplier but out of stock

Zotty, I finally fitted those levers tonight, thankfully they fit the same bracket so the tape needn't come off, although the hoods are slightly smaller where they meet the frame so can see a slight gap in the tape where it wraps around, but not too bad. They look a good match.

 

[zotty]

yeah they do the job dont they .. god luck to us all on our quests lol

 

[Springhead]

Hi,

I've bought some of those, in black. Don't look or feel quite as nice as the original, but worn out, Weinmann hoods that they replaced. Although I'd had them 20 years and can't remember what they were like when new!

The size/fit was good on my levers.