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Hi,
I'm getting a new bike this week which comes with shimano 105 5800 shifters. I much prefer the r7000 or r8000 shifter covers with the grippy bits on them.
Anyone know if they are interchangable? if so, do I need to cut the gear cables to get them on?
Cheers
Andy
Posted : 08/10/2018 2:53 pm
No, or at least they're not supposed to be.
Hudz do aftermarket ones, but they're replacement rather than upgrades (never tried them so maybe they're better I don't know).
Posted : 08/10/2018 2:59 pm
I would say no; Shimano hoods have all kinds of bits moulded in the insides to help them fit snugly on their particular brake.
Posted : 08/10/2018 3:03 pm
Shimano say no, covers are not interchangeable between 5800 and R7000 but are interchangeable between R7000 and R8000 levers.
Posted : 08/10/2018 3:04 pm
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Bummer. Ok thanks
Posted : 08/10/2018 3:08 pm