Shimano 600 EX (BL-6208) Vintage Brake Levers

Shimano 600 EX (BL-6208) Vintage Brake LeversOriginal levers produced in the 1980s Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica Thoroughly checked & cleaned Worldwide shipping Shimano 600 EX drop bar brake levers (or handles if you prefer), hailing from Japan and in production during the 1980s. Made from aluminum and weighing in at 181 grams pretty lightweight for brake levers at that time. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible

✓ Original levers - produced in the 1980s
✓ Suitable for historic cycling events such as L'Eroica
✓ Thoroughly checked & cleaned
✓ Worldwide shipping

Shimano 600 EX drop bar brake levers (or handles if you prefer), hailing from Japan and in production during the 1980s. Made from aluminum and weighing in at 181 grams - pretty lightweight for brake levers at that time. A fine choice for keeping your vintage bike authentic, but also great for any other compatible bike.

If you're taking part in L'Eroica or any other vintage event, these are fully compliant - so rest assured, the pre-1987 police won't lock you up for having the wrong brake levers!

The brake levers have been cleaned, checked by one of our mechanics and graded as good condition, but do take a good look at the detailed photos so you can see the cosmetic condition before you buy.

OVERVIEW

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Condition - Good
Model ID - BL-6208
Production Era - 1980s
Country - Japanese
Material - Aluminum
Weight - 181 g
Stock Code - U-G2-LEV-D140V

TECHNICAL INFO

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Cable Routing - Non-Aero
Bar Clamp Size - 23.8 mm - 24.2 mm

▼SHIPPING, TAXES & RETURNS

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We've been safely sending orders around the world since 2010. There's a handy shipping calculator on the shopping cart page so you can see the cost of postage as soon as you've added it to your basket. Your order will be carefully packed and sent with tracking & insurance, we despatch most orders within 2-3 days but larger items and orders placed before the weekend can take an extra day or two to process.

We accept returns, please notify us within 14 days and ensure the item arrives back with us no later than 30 days after the order was received.

EU Customers – for orders under €150 (excluding shipping), VAT will be collected at checkout, but from 1st July 2026, due to new EU import regulations, there may also be a customs duty payable to the carrier. For orders over €150, all import fees will be payable to the carrier, with nothing collected at checkout.

USA Customers – import fees are now collected at checkout for all orders to the US, so there won’t be any surprise charges when your order arrives.

Other International Customers – local import fees may still apply, charged by your customs office or courier before delivery. These are not collected by us, so please check your local rates before purchasing.

Any applicable fees will appear at checkout.

▼SAFETY & COMPLIANCE

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This product complies with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR). Professional installation and regular inspections are strongly recommended. Due to the product's age, extra care should be taken during use.

Product Manufacturer - Shimano Inc. 3-77 Oimatsu-cho, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka 590-8577, Japan

EU Authorised Representative - Global Trade Department NI Ltd, Office 834, Unit 6, 100 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6AG, Northern Ireland

▼HELP SECTION

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Cable Routing - non-aero means the cables come out at the top of the brake levers, meaning the cables are on show. With aero levers the cable comes out of a small hole by the handlebar, allowing the cables to be hidden under the handlebar tape.

Bar Clamp Size - this should be close to the outside diameter of your handlebars at the point the brake levers will be fitted. This will rarely present a problem with drop bars as 23.8 mm is standard, and a 24.2 mm clamp will fit just fine as they do have a little adjustment in them. There are some older sizes to watch out for but these will be noticeably different.