Rubber hoods are one of those parts that quietly age out on a bike. The texture goes glossy, the edges start lifting where your palms rest, and eventually a small tear turns into a flapping mess that catches on your gloves every time you move to the drops. Shimano's Ultegra ST-R8000 Dual Control Lever Hoods are the direct OEM replacement for that problem, sold as a left and right pair that restores the factory grip texture, shape, and finish to your existing mechanical shifters.

These are the same hoods that ship on new ST-R8000 Ultegra and ST-R7000 105 mechanical rim brake levers, so there's no aftermarket guesswork on fit or feel. The rubber compound, the molded L and R labels, and the internal protrusions that align with the bracket body are all matched to the lever's original geometry. If your levers still shift and brake fine but the cockpit looks tired heading into a new season, this is the fix — you're not replacing a $400 shifter set to get rid of a $15 cosmetic problem.

One important compatibility note before you order: these fit mechanical rim brake STI levers only. The ST-R8000 and ST-R7000 hydraulic disc brake bodies use a different bracket shape with different hood geometry, so this part will not work on those levers. If you're not sure which version you have, the mechanical rim brake shifters have a visible brake cable exiting the top of the hood, while the hydraulic versions run a hose.... Read More