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@cluman Yes its very subtle you would hardly notice unless side by side as in the picture thanks for the heads up
I have a set of gb levers which have a distinct line running vertically down the body of the lever.
the side nearer the clamp is darker, while the other side is lighter, the line clearly shows where the bar tape had been wrapped around the lever just like yours.
Obviously it was the thing to do.
Are you going to shellac the handlebar tape.?
It looks great until it rains and the tape acts like a sponge, fine in the summer but ive found in the winter wet bar tape makes for wet gloves and cold hands.
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A Mafac Problem...Solved
Mafac levers were much favoured in the 50s and 60s and were quite often used with different make callipers at the other end. Naturally the rubber hoods tend to perish and wear out - to my knowledge they haven't been made for many years and they have become scarce and expensive.
I had an unused spare pair which I was keeping for my old age......which has now arrived. So I was disappointed to find that on one of my levers I could not get the adjuster in the rubber to stay at the right angle in relation to the lever and cable.
I found another (newer) lever in my parts bin and as the photo below shows, there is a difference between old and newer. Fitting the newer lever solved the problem.
So, if you are restoring a bike with Mafacs, and you're thinking of paying an extortionate price for a pair of rubber hoods, do make sure they are compatible with your levers!
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