Originally Posted by geordi laforge

+1

although i wouldnt (and dont) take the lever off. The tektros have an excellent spring mechanism so it doesnt rattle or disengage. I dont recall squeezing that lever when riding at all either. Plus, the symetry is more aesthetically-pleasing.

If you have normal hands, get the r200a. If you have smaller hands, the r100a is what you want. The hoods are the same size - the levers on the r100a are just angled a 1/2 inch more toward the bars than the r200a creating a shorter reach.