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I've recently fitted some 685 Shimano STI levers and they have a big void where the body meets the bar and the hose exits, just where the back of hand is. I like the hood to blend into the bar so was looking for a good material that won't permanently compress to use to fill in the gap which can be moulded or cut and is easily obtained.
Silicone occurred to me or cutting up a camping mat but any left field / wonder material suggestions?


 
Posted : 17/06/2019 11:30 pm
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Sugru maybe?


 
Posted : 17/06/2019 11:38 pm
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thanks, that sugru looks like it might work so I've ordered some. I guess I can line the bars and lever with some clingfilm so it doesn't actually glue itself to the bike as it sets. I tried some closed cell foam but it just compresses down too easily.


 
Posted : 18/06/2019 1:05 pm
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Have you tried the sticky black neoprene sheet that is used for insulating copper pipes and stuff on solar panels and ACs?


 
Posted : 18/06/2019 1:27 pm