Hoods lead a life full of danger. Concrete, asphalt, even our hands (or gloves, depending on your preference) provide constant abuse to the poor little silicone stalwarts. Wear isn t necessarily an enemy, thoughafter all, well broken-in hoods can be a comfort after a season or two of use; however, when the wear comes from an untimely crash, it certainly is. Shimano s STI Lever Hoods let you erase the seasons of damage done to your hoods, ensuring grip and comfort for another few seasons to come.