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2009-09-06 8:52 AM

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Subject: Hood cover thingy on my bike?
Yes, that's the technical term!  Well, actually no it's not and I suspect that may be why I'm having trouble finding anything about it online.  Tongue out

Yesterday as I was about 10 miles from finishing my ride up Vail Pass I noticed that the little plastic part that covers the hood tip (where it usually says what type of component you have) was loose.  I was trying to hold on to it gently as I rode and then had to do some negotiation to get into the left turn lane about a mile out and it came off.  In the middle of the street.  Went back for it and the last car to go by before I could grab it ran over it.  Cry So, while it doesn't appear to affect use really it looks kinda ghetto and I don't want all sorts of dirt etc getting in there either. 

So,  anyone know what that part would be called? And maybe whether or not I can order a replacement?  What a stupid thing to be dealing with.  Argh!!!!


2009-09-06 9:02 AM
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Subject: RE: Hood cover thingy on my bike?

Would it be possible to take a picture of what you are talking about? I think I know what part you are refering to...but I'm not sure...

2009-09-06 10:31 AM
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Subject: RE: Hood cover thingy on my bike?
Are you talking about brake lever hoods? Check these out...

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=SEARCH_RESULTS&SHOW_TYPE=TRUE&QUERY=Hoods&gclid=CJeylLqm3ZwCFSUsawodwAaAJQ
2009-09-06 10:35 AM
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2009-09-06 12:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Hood cover thingy on my bike?
Thank you all!  After I posted this I found the Shimano Tech Docs page as well and it's called a Name Plate.  Uh, yeah just that simple.  And fortunately it looks like I can order it for under $10 online.  Minor but irritating to say the least.  The bike will be on top of my car for a 2 hour drive down the mountain tomorrow so I've put some electrical tape over the area to try to keep the dirt out for the time being. 

Thanks again for your help! 
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