Weinmann Lever Brake Hoods

Posted on Sun 15th, April 2012

• #1

mrmrfox

Hi all,

I have an old Peugeot bicycle with the original Weinmann alloy brake levers. When replacing the handlebar tape the hoods just fell apart in my hands!

I would like to keep the levers because i think they are beautiful but i was just wondering what modern hoods would fit these levers?

Thanks

mrmrfox
• #2

rive_gauche

teh bay > http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/Cycling-/7294/i.html?_nkw=weinmann+brakes
• #3

EvilDMP

How well do different hoods fit Weinmann levers? It would be pretty annoying to have loose hoods because they were not quite the right shape.
• #4

Nick_S

Vintage Dia-compe hoods are a perfect fit on Weinmann levers, and they can still be found as new-old-stock. The current range of Dia-compe hoods are a different shape (apparently).
• #5

EvilDMP in reply to @Nick_S

Vintage Dia-compe hoods are a perfect fit on Weinmann levers, and they
can still be found as new-old-stock.

That would make sense, since many Weinmann brakes were made by Dia-Compe.
• #6

edscoble in reply to @Nick_S

Modern one work well enough, just need hot water and some effort.
• #7

Hornsweep in reply to @mrmrfox

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• #8

Nick_S in reply to @edscoble

Modern one work well enough, just need hot water and some effort.

That is good to know as the vintage Dia-compe hoods are getting hard to find and pricey.

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