I received a set of the Weinmann tan reproduction brake lever hoods from Grand Bois in Japan.
Have to say that they can pass for the originals.
Pictures of the hoods: >http://cyclesgrandbois.com//pic-labo/llimg/wnm_blh.JPG"<
Another CR member wrote that they looked a little translucent compared to the original Weinmann hoods. I remember Weinmann hoods ranging from a light tan color to dark brown, The dark ones were usually old stock.
DIA-COMPE made some that were almost translucent but they too ranged from honey brown to a darker color.
They cost me ~$40 with shipping. Exact price depends on Yen/Dollar exchange rate.
How long ago has it been since Weinmann stopped making brake hoods?
I figure that these hoods are priced somewhere in the middle of what Weinmann hoods have been selling for on eBay.
After waiting for a week for several auctions to end and then loosing out, I figure I'm getting fresh rubber in these repops so the price was worth it to me.
I ordered them on April 30th and they arrived yesterday May 5th.
Here's their website for the hoods:
>http://www.cyclesgrandbois.com/SHOP/wnm_blh.html<
Click on "International Order Form"
Scroll down to the bottom of the window that and check "Submit" box then click on "Order Form"
The "International Order Form" window pops up.
Enter what you want ie: "1 Pair of Weinmann Brake Lever Hoods".
Scroll down and enter your personal information, make sure to fill in all of the boxes marked with an * then click "Order".
They will send you an email with an invoice and their PayPal address to make a payment.
I paid in Yen which may make the transaction easier.
That's it.
Chas. Colerich
Oakland, CA USA