Lever hoods wear out so gradually that you don't notice until you're comparing your bike to a friend's fresh build and wondering why their cockpit feels so much tackier. UV exposure, sweat, sunscreen, and thousands of hours of grip pressure all break down the rubber compound over time. The surface gets slick, the edges fray, and eventually you're riding on hoods that offer about as much grip as a worn tire. The Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9150 Di2 Dual Control Lever Hoods restore that factory feel with genuine replacement covers molded to match the R9150 lever body exactly.

These hoods fit only the ST-R9150 levers, which are the 11-speed Di2 electronic shift, cable-actuated rim brake version of Dura-Ace. They won't work on the hydraulic disc brake ST-R9170 variant or the mechanical ST-R9100 levers. Shimano designs each hood to match specific lever body contours, so getting the right part number matters. If you're unsure which levers you have, check the model designation printed on the lever body itself.

Installation requires no tools. Peel the old hoods off starting from the bottom edge, then slide the new ones on from the same direction. Getting them seated properly around the lever pivot and shift buttons takes a few minutes of adjustment, but once positioned correctly they snap into place and stay put. Some riders warm the new hoods with a hair dryer to make the rubber more pliable during installation, which can help them conform to the lever body shape more easily.... Read More