Source for Campagnolo NR/SR gum hoods?

technicolor · #1 08-08-2022, 08:48 PM

I'm due for a replacement and am having a hard time finding some. Is there a good source for these that isn't eBay?

Hindmost · #2 08-08-2022, 10:38 PM

I've been pleased with the vintage brake hoods, white rubber, that I've gotten off of eBay. The guy in Serbia is the real deal.

I chose white rubber because the quality of the gum rubber I purchased just a few years ago is not the same as bitd.; those repops aged out way too quick. White rubber hoods work in a Record C sort of way.

technicolor · #3 08-08-2022, 11:33 PM

Perfect. Thanks.

oldpotatoe · #4 08-09-2022, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by technicolor

I'm due for a replacement and am having a hard time finding some. Is there a good source for these that isn't eBay?

Have a local bike shop that can get these? EuroAsia, a distributor.

https://www.euroasiaimports.com/prod.../EAI-c1406.htm

El Chaba · #5 08-09-2022, 12:37 PM

If it doesn’t have to say Campagnolo on the sides, the quality of the gum hoods made by Rustines is excellent. I think they may last longer than the original genuine Campagnolo from back in the day as well. You may have to search around a little as I am not sure if Rustines has made any of these since the beginning of the pandemic. From 5 feet away, they cannot be distinguished from the originals.

dancinkozmo · #6 08-09-2022, 01:14 PM

dont know if these are any good but from a trusted source, maybe worth a try ....

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/pro...ods-campy-2540

technicolor · #7 08-09-2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by El Chaba

If it doesn’t have to say Campagnolo on the sides, the quality of the gum hoods made by Rustines is excellent. I think they may last longer than the original genuine Campagnolo from back in the day as well. You may have to search around a little as I am not sure if Rustines has made any of these since the beginning of the pandemic. From 5 feet away, they cannot be distinguished from the originals.

I read the same thing, but I haven't been able to find them. It looked like Velo-Orange was importing them, but not anymore.

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Originally Posted by dancinkozmo

dont know if these are any good but from a trusted source, maybe worth a try ....

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/pro...ods-campy-2540

Saw those. That was my option of "last resort" as I heard the quality wasn't that great.

Based on the rec from Hindmost, I pulled the trigger on the eBay ones from Serbia. Fingers crossed.

I used to get them from Bicycle Classics, but it doesn't look like they're taking orders anymore. I never received a reply anyway. Does anyone know if they're still around?

zmudshark · #8 08-09-2022, 04:38 PM

I realize this is of little value, but there was a guy in California, Robbie Fellows, that made nice repops, I still have a pair put away. I have no idea if he is still around. Someone at bikeforums classic and vintage may be able to help.

Waldo62 · #9 08-09-2022, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by zmudshark

I realize this is of little value, but there was a guy in California, Robbie Fellows, that made nice repops, I still have a pair put away. I have no idea if he is still around. Someone at bikeforums classic and vintage may be able to help.

Ditto that. I bought several sets from Robbie back in the aughts or teens.

technicolor · #10 08-09-2022, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by zmudshark

I realize this is of little value, but there was a guy in California, Robbie Fellows, that made nice repops, I still have a pair put away. I have no idea if he is still around. Someone at bikeforums classic and vintage may be able to help.

Yep. I remember those posts. Never purchased any from him.