Originally Posted by
rccardr
Yes! Shimano made two series of SLR (modern pull) design brake levers, 1050 (105 series) and 6400 (tricolor 600 series).
Both have hoods shaped more like peer-period aero levers and they work very well with both single and dual pivot SLR calipers.
Mainly used in early series bikes sold in Europe, but occasionally show up in the US.
Hmmmm!! Very interesting, had no idea shimano made these. I'll have to keep an eye out for them. Thanks