The trap with SRAM's eTap hood replacements is that "eTap" alone doesn't tell you which shifter you have — the original 11-speed Red eTap used one hood shape, and the newer 12-speed AXS levers use another entirely. These shifters are designed specifically for the mechanical brake version of the Red Etap and will not work on the hydraulic disc brake version . If you're running the first-generation Red eTap rim brake setup — the 11-speed wireless group with mechanical brake calipers, released 2015 — these are the direct replacement hoods for that shifter.

These SRAM Red eTap Brake Hood Covers are direct replacements for SRAM Red eTap electronic shifters with mechanical brake levers, made from supple yet durable rubber, with textured zones for confident grip in any riding conditions . Hoods are one of the few parts on a bike that wear out from contact alone — sweat, sunscreen, bar tape solvents, and the constant pressure of your palms all break down the rubber over the years. When the hood starts getting tacky, splitting at the seams, or peeling away from the lever body, it's replacement time.

Installation is straightforward if you've done it before, tedious if you haven't. Peel the old hood back from the front of the lever, work it off over the pivot, then stretch the new hood over the lever body from the top down. A little rubbing alcohol on the inside of the hood helps it slide into position, then evaporates without leaving residue. Take your time getting the front lip seated properly against the lever body — that's the spot most likely to look wrong if you rush it.... Read More