Tom, et al:
I didn't realize there were differences in the levers. I liked those that came with the Cobaltos I bought and they were certainly different than NR/SR.
As far as the finish on the calipers is concerned, I agree, the anodizing on mine appeared to be of higher quality than NR/SR.
Rick Chasteen, enjoying the speed of my recently installed Road Runner cable modem in Kansas City