Bicycles Asked on March 16, 2021
I noticed my hood covers (the rubber one) are slipping up — I pull them down, align with hoods, some time later again (when riding of course) — they are up. It is really annoying. Granted I put my hands on them, and with the force it is expected in sense of the physics, but I would like them to stay put as they did last year.
Is it a matter of time, I use those hoods and covers the 3rd year, or there is a way/trick to make them sit put and don’t move? Hardcore gluing hoods and covers together is not a best option since this in turn blocks access to hood screws and makes replacing bar tape harder.
My brifters are Shimano Sora STI.
Two things I’ve found which help: First, align them properly. There are slots in the plastic of the brifters and little protrusions in the rubber which are supposed to slide into each other. Second: Degrease with some alcohol. Even better is liquid chalk (it’s magnesium carbonate suspended in alcohol, used for climbing and weight lifting) because the magnesium increases friction.
Correct answer by Michael on March 16, 2021
I've also got Sora brifters, and the hoods do eventually wear out. I replaced the rubber parts after about 2 years, maybe 20 000km, and several gear cables. They're readily available as spares, but be sure to get the exact model
Answered by Chris H on March 16, 2021
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