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Actually the black back plate isn't overly durable. I'd look for the chrome version which are steel and hide scratches and blemishes much better than the brittle alu ones pictured.
I haven't searched in a long while but they did come up on the bay/craigslist on the reg. They are sexy looking.
Forget the older ax version as they have a different size crank bolt and need a converter to fit modern cranks.
The 105s at a push pending condition. I have these for sale but they're not in great nick iirc.
I may still have a pair of the dura ace for sale...though I'm certain I ditched/sold the ultegra (tricolore). They marginally pip the DA due to the rarity in good condition (i.e. The 3 colored sticker in good nic). The engineering on both of them is staggering with 2 sets loose of balls plus a needle nose bearing to keep em smooth.
Obvious/easy njs = mks rx1
Though my attempt to overhaul them failed miserably- not made as well as the shimano and difficult to find spares. But they are kinder and more comfy on footwear than shimano