Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
If you’ve ever fumbled trying to hit Shimano Di2’s “hidden” hood buttons, this sub $5 hack might be exactly what you need. These tiny caps slip under the hood and expand the surface area of the button, making those elusive buttons way easier to press, without accidentally triggering them when shifting hand positions. I was skeptical at first, but after testing them on Ultegra R8170 levers, I was surprised at just how well they work. It’s a simple, cheap upgrade that makes Di2’s bonus buttons genuinely more useful.
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Links:
RISK Inserts R8170 / R9270 (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCnPFTF
2nd Link to AliExpress RISK Inserts R8170 / R9270: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3vmacHp
3D Print Design Link:
Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/thing:7119429
Video Index:
0:00 Intro
0:30 RISK Di2 Inserts
1:06 Installation
2:23 Road Test
2:53 Road Test - Thick Gloves
3:06 Summary and Where to Find
3:33 Tips and Commentary
4:24 Wrap Up
Disclosure: The links above may contain affiliate codes. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. 👌🏼
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#Cycling #Shimano #Di2
If you’ve ever fumbled trying to hit Shimano Di2’s “hidden” hood buttons, this sub $5 hack might be exactly what you need. These tiny caps slip under the hood and expand the surface area of the button, making those elusive buttons way easier to press, without accidentally triggering them when shifting hand positions. I was skeptical at first, but after testing them on Ultegra R8170 levers, I was surprised at just how well they work. It’s a simple, cheap upgrade that makes Di2’s bonus buttons genuinely more useful.
➡️ SUBSCRIBE to be notified of new content: bit.ly/3aUph9W
Links:
RISK Inserts R8170 / R9270 (AliExpress): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCnPFTF
2nd Link to AliExpress RISK Inserts R8170 / R9270: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3vmacHp
3D Print Design Link:
Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/thing:7119429
Video Index:
0:00 Intro
0:30 RISK Di2 Inserts
1:06 Installation
2:23 Road Test
2:53 Road Test - Thick Gloves
3:06 Summary and Where to Find
3:33 Tips and Commentary
4:24 Wrap Up
Disclosure: The links above may contain affiliate codes. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. 👌🏼
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#Cycling #Shimano #Di2
