Genuine Shimano brake levers to restore comfort and grip

Shimano Y00E98080 handpads are genuine replacement parts designed for Shimano ST-4700, ST-4703, ST-5800 and ST-6800 brake and gear shift levers. Black in colour, they allow you to replace worn, damaged or slippery hand grips whilst retaining the original ergonomics and feel of the Shimano controls.

These Shimano hand rests cover the bodies of the STI levers and provide a comfortable contact area for the hands. They also help to protect the lever mechanism from friction and external damage.

Part number Y00E98080 is an official Shimano spare part and is sold in pairs, with one pad for each side of the handlebar.

Key features of the Shimano Y00E98080

• Genuine Shimano spare part.
• Part number: Y00E98080.
• Colour: black.
• Sold in pairs.
• Compatible with Shimano ST-4700 levers.
• Compatible with ST-4703.
• Compatible with ST-5800.
• Compatible with ST-6800.
• Restore grip and comfort to your levers.
• The ideal solution for replacing ageing or worn-out lever grips.

An essential component for comfort on the handlebars

Handpads are constantly under strain on a road bike. Over time, the rubber can deteriorate, become sticky, crack or lose some of its grip.

Replacing them with the Y00E98080Shimano s restores a clean and comfortable contact surface without having to replace the entire STI lever.

This solution is particularly useful for bikes fitted with earlier generations of Shimano groupsets, such as Ultegra 6800, 105 5800 and Tiagra 4700/4703. Shimano officially lists this same part for all four of these lever families.

Shimano compatibility: Y00E98080

Part number Y00E98080 is compatible with:

Shimano confirms this compatibility on its official product page.

Please note: the part number Y00E98080 should not be chosen based solely on the number of speeds. It is best to check the exact model number marked on the lever before ordering.

Technical specifications

The part number and black colour are confirmed by Shimano; the distribution data also indicate that they are supplied in pairs and have the EAN 4524667390107.

When should the Shimano hand rests be replaced?

Replacement of the handrests may be recommended if they show:

• cracks;
• a surface that has become sticky;
• a significant loss of grip;
• deformation;
• tears;
• significant wear in the contact area;
• significant visual ageing.

A handlebar grip in good condition plays a direct role in riding comfort and safety, particularly when the hands are positioned on the levers during descents or when braking.