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Old 10-03-16 | 08:13 AM
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From: Tucson, AZ

Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare

I've found that seeking out replacement levers that already have decent condition white hoods is the way to go. Typically they've set me back anywhere from $15-25, which to me is perfectly acceptable if I've just gotta have white hoods.

The auction site and co-op are good for this. I once noticed a bike on CL with white hoods that just didn't work with the rest of the bike. I offered him a pair of black 105 levers plus ten bucks for his white ones, talking up the finished look and how it'd help his sale. Done deal. I got my white 105s, he sold his bike, win-win!

They can be found. But it ain't easy.
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