[CR]Replacing Campagnolo SR/NR gum hoods

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Avocet)

Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 00:00:01 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Replacing Campagnolo SR/NR gum hoods

With Super Record / Nuovo Record "world logo" gum hoods going for upwards of $89, you don't want to tear them putting them on. Here's my method:

-Take brake levers off of bars after removing cables. -Remove remains of rotted gum hoods. -Disassemble levers from the bodies. -Slide new hood over front end of body with liberal application of rubbing alcohol. -Slide hood partially off back of body to uncover pivot hole. -Reassemble lever onto body and insert pivot. -Push hood forward to final position. -Bolt brake levers back onto bars and reattach cables.

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, T-shirts and Campagnolo Timeline)