Shimano R600 Brake Lever expert needed

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06-27-10, 04:40 PM

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Shimano R600 Brake Lever expert needed

OK, I'm looking to buy a matched set of Shimano R600 brake levers.

I need to know if they all match up cosmetically or have there been different finishes applied over the years?

Reason I ask, they are selling a matched set here for $64 or just a right hand lever for $22.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=13673

On a separate page entirely, they are selling just a left hand lever for $16

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=22115

Naturally I'd prefer to spend $38 rather than $64 BUT the aluminum finish appears different in the photos, but they're crap anyway (the photos).

What are the chances for a perfect match? Thanks

please don't bother to say call them--I already thought of that and discarded the idea

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06-27-10, 06:18 PM

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How much will the doubled shipping cost you?

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If having a perfect match is important to you I'd strongly recommend buying the matched pair. It seems like Shimano makes just enough change every year that, when you look closely, you'll notice a difference.