[CR]WTB: 600 "Arabesque" hoods or leverset

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From: "dddd" <dddd@pacbell.net>
To: "Classic Rendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <001201c6a31f$2d09abc0$ae14fbd1@Newhouse>
Date: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 01:24:48 -0700
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Subject: [CR]WTB: 600 "Arabesque" hoods or leverset

For my recently-acquired SR Semi-Pro, a pair of fresh lever hoods or NOS leverset. I have not seen any on Ebay for several weeks now, and suddenly need a set. These hoods are distinguishable by Shimano's circular almost-"yin/yang"-style logo, and unlike their successors, the levers show no external part number, BL-6XXX or whatever. The original hoods are real "gum" and age accordingly.

I've been riding this bike of late and have to say that I like the ride. It would also fit me much better with a 9cm stem (came with an 8cm), but the SR stems I've found are all 8cm and 10cm, and I've been looking now for a while. Bike is a 57cm 1982 model (based on Shimano F and G date codes), turquoise-blue with pale blue head tube and nothing brazed on but one set of bottle bosses and rear derailer cable stop and bb guides.

Thanks to all for looking, pic's available on request.

David Snyder
Auburn, CA USA