Shifter Hoods

[Adam4868]

I've aquired a bike it's a Btwin Triban 500 with 8 speed triple gearing.Im after replacing the rubber hoods as knackered.Does anyone know if there fitted to other shifters also ? Or know where to source some.
Thanks

 

[vickster]

What are the shifters? Check the spec on the bike list if not obvious

 

[Adam4868]

What are the shifters? Check the spec on the bike list if not obvious

8 speed microshift.

 

[vickster]

8 speed microsoft.

Microshift, might facilitate more fruitful Googling
Although looks like they’re out of stock everywhere

 

[Adam4868]

That's just my bad typing, spelling.Yes I've googled but was asking if there was another hood that would fit these shifters ?

 

[vickster]

That's just my bad typing, spelling.Yes I've googled but was asking if there was another hood that would fit these shifters ?

I can’t imagine so other than perhaps another Microshift one. Kids racing sell the brand, perhaps drop them an email or better give a call and ask if they can source something suitable from their supplier 👍
https://kidsracing.co.uk/blogs/faqs/contact-cycling-triathlon-specialists-children

 

[Eziemnaik]

If not encountered you could use the new ones:
https://m.es.aliexpress.com/item/32...OTWvvdudRFUC-jXp0YbkzszlNVPNy6ScaAn9XEALw_wcB

 

[Adam4868]

It's a shame as there's nothing wrong with them,just hoods.Could be cheaper to buy a second hand pair of levers ! There again I'm doing it up for son,it's tatty.I might just wrap some bar tape round them and say be done with you 😁

 

[vickster]

It's a shame as there's nothing wrong with them,just hoods.Could be cheaper to buy a second hand pair of levers ! There again I'm doing it up for son,it's tatty.I might just wrap some bar tape round them and say be done with you 😁

Gaffer tape?

 

[Adam4868]

Gaffer tape?

Nah was thinking more environmentally sound...old bar tape.

 

[vickster]

To patch up a torn hood?

 

[Adam4868]

To patch up a torn hood?

No do away with the old and wrap with bar tape.As in don't use rubber just bar tape.