Rubber lever hoods take constant punishment from UV exposure, sweat, hand pressure, and the occasional crash, and eventually they degrade from supple and grippy to hardened, cracked, or torn. The Shimano ST-9070 Di2 Dual Control Lever Hoods are the factory replacement covers for Dura-Ace 9070 Di2 brake and shift levers, restoring that fresh-from-the-box feel and grip that makes long rides comfortable. If your current hoods have developed a shiny, hardened surface or visible cracks, swapping in a new pair transforms the entire hand-to-lever interface.

These hoods use Shimano's dual-compound construction, which places firmer material where structural support matters and softer, more compliant rubber where your hands actually contact the hood surface. The result is a hood that maintains its shape under repeated gripping and braking loads while still providing cushioned comfort during extended time on the tops or hoods. The smooth textured pattern offers traction in wet conditions and when wearing gloves without being so aggressive that it causes irritation on bare hands.

Compatibility is specific to the ST-9070 Di2 levers only. These hoods will not fit the mechanical ST-9000 or ST-9001 Dura-Ace levers, nor will they fit other Di2 generations like the later R9150 or R9170 levers. The Di2 lever body has a different profile than the mechanical version to accommodate the electronic shift buttons and wiring ports, so the hood shapes are not interchangeable even within the same Dura-Ace generation. If you're unsure which levers you have, check for the small shift buttons integrated into the lever body rather than mechanical paddle shifters.... Read More