{"product_id":"shimano-bracket-cover-pair-str8170","title":"Shimano Bracket Cover Pair STR8170","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"43\" data-start=\"4\"\u003eShimano ST-R8170 Bracket Cover Pair\u003c\/strong\u003e is a set of \u003cstrong data-end=\"98\" data-start=\"56\"\u003ereplacement rubber hoods (grip covers)\u003c\/strong\u003e for Shimano’s \u003cstrong data-end=\"165\" data-start=\"113\"\u003eUltegra R8100 series hydraulic Di2 road shifters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"219\" data-start=\"168\"\u003eShimano ST-R8170 Bracket Cover Pair (Ultegra R8100)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"281\" data-section-id=\"i0zii0\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"290\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eThis is:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"347\" data-section-id=\"vgvr1e\" data-start=\"291\"\u003ea \u003cstrong data-end=\"347\" data-start=\"295\"\u003epair of rubber lever hoods (left + right covers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"397\" data-section-id=\"1axt5n8\" data-start=\"348\"\u003efor Shimano \u003cstrong data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eST-R8170 hydraulic Di2 shifters\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"443\" data-section-id=\"188a0h9\" data-start=\"398\"\u003epart of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"443\" data-start=\"412\"\u003eUltegra R8100 road groupset\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"529\" data-start=\"445\"\u003eShimano’s official term is \u003cstrong data-end=\"491\" data-start=\"472\"\u003e“bracket cover”\u003c\/strong\u003e, but most riders call them \u003cstrong data-end=\"528\" data-start=\"519\"\u003ehoods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"531\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"551\" data-section-id=\"1vp52p0\" data-start=\"536\"\u003eWhat they do\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"552\"\u003eThese covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"730\" data-start=\"566\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"610\" data-section-id=\"1g2va04\" data-start=\"566\"\u003eprovide \u003cstrong data-end=\"610\" data-start=\"576\"\u003egrip on the brake\/shift levers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"649\" data-section-id=\"1gi3xse\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eprotect the internal lever mechanism\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"685\" data-section-id=\"seq1x8\" data-start=\"650\"\u003eimprove comfort during long rides\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"730\" data-section-id=\"xekxl6\" data-start=\"686\"\u003eseal the lever body from dirt and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"735\" data-start=\"732\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"753\" data-section-id=\"14bu82z\" data-start=\"737\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"754\"\u003eSpecifically designed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"826\" data-section-id=\"12mrvbm\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"783\"\u003eST-R8170 (Ultegra Di2 hydraulic levers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"866\" data-start=\"828\"\u003eThey are \u003cstrong data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"837\"\u003enot interchangeable\u003c\/strong\u003e with:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"867\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"900\" data-section-id=\"5blfgr\" data-start=\"867\"\u003eST-R8050 \/ ST-R8070 (older Di2)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"931\" data-section-id=\"1csr74r\" data-start=\"901\"\u003emechanical 105\/Ultegra hoods\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-section-id=\"9t1w9q\" data-start=\"932\"\u003eother Shimano road lever generations (each shape is unique)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"995\"\u003eShimano hood shapes are \u003cstrong data-end=\"1042\" data-start=\"1019\"\u003every model-specific\u003c\/strong\u003e, even within the same groupset family.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1110\" data-section-id=\"1cy3u9o\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eKey characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1153\" data-section-id=\"19i36ik\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003eOEM Shimano replacement part (Y0NS98010)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1182\" data-section-id=\"j1l0pr\" data-start=\"1154\"\u003eSoft-touch rubber compound\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-section-id=\"123ygyy\" data-start=\"1183\"\u003eTextured grip pattern for wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1264\" data-section-id=\"vkx1fm\" data-start=\"1226\"\u003eTight fit for vibration-free control\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1300\" data-section-id=\"1d7j910\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eSold as a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1277\"\u003epair (left + right)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1302\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1331\" data-section-id=\"1iolwve\" data-start=\"1307\"\u003eWhen you replace them\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1332\"\u003eYou typically replace bracket covers when:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1406\" data-section-id=\"1k20tji\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003erubber becomes sticky or worn\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1455\" data-section-id=\"8vqgs1\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003etears develop from crashes or bar tape removal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1486\" data-section-id=\"18kriy4\" data-start=\"1456\"\u003egrip texture is smoothed out\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1520\" data-section-id=\"1cb2t5k\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003eyou want refreshed cockpit feel\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1522\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1547\" data-section-id=\"kmtm6h\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003eInstallation note\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1695\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1586\" data-section-id=\"te372n\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eThey fit tightly over the lever body\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1639\" data-section-id=\"1kjo88y\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eUsually installed by rolling\/stretching into place\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1695\" data-section-id=\"1pptepy\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003eOften easier with light soapy water or silicone spray\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1716\" data-section-id=\"1msgxz8\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"219\" data-start=\"168\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1957\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003eThe Shimano ST-R8170 bracket cover pair is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1839\" data-start=\"1762\"\u003eprecision-fit replacement hood set for Ultegra R8100 Di2 hydraulic levers\u003c\/strong\u003e, restoring grip, comfort, and protection to your brake\/shift levers while maintaining Shimano’s factory cockpit feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default 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