Originally Posted by snarkypup

Quick question: so I bought these NOS Dia Compe levers about six months ago, when I first bought the Shogun and knew nothing. They were perty, and I liked the way they looked. They were to replace the Shimano ones on there, which have clearly gotten to know the pavement a little too well (they are actually sharp in places, they are so gouged up). The Shimanos have Cane Creek replacement hoods that are pretty beat up as well.

So, now that I am going to put brake levers back on this bike, I'm wondering... did I do good? Do I buy hoods for them? If so, what ones? I'd want brown. Can I get them for these levers?

The Dia Compes were cheap (I think I got them with shipping for about $10). If they aren't good levers, or I need hoods and can't get them, or they can't take hoods, I can get different ones and not feel like I'm out much. Advice? Photo below of the old Shimanos and the "new" Dia Compes.


levers by snarkypup, on Flickr