Re: [CR] First Generation Dura Ace Levers Gum Hoods needed

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From: "David Snyder" <dddd@pacbell.net>
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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:18:44 -0800
Subject: Re: [CR] First Generation Dura Ace Levers Gum Hoods needed


I bought my Raleigh Pro with Dia-Compe hoods on early D-A levers, and they fit perfectly but for a bit of overlap of the front (slanted straight) edge. Look great, fit great, last almost forever.

David Snyder
Auburn, CA usa


----- Original Message -----
From: oroboyz@aol.com


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\r?\n> Re: first gen Dura Ace brake levers:

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\r?\n> These have thicker bodies than Suntour Superbe/Campy... so tell me gang,

\r?\n> won't Weinmann -DiaCompe hoods work as a sort of "B" fit (versus perfect

\r?\n> "A" fit)?