Spot the difference!
Both Shimano DeoreXT RD-M735 rear derailleurs.
Top one: date stamp PA = Jan '91, BLACK face plate
Bottom one: date stamp NL = Dec '89, GREY faceplate!
It's not camera trickery or lighting, one is black (as most were - I thought ALL until I got this one) and one is dark grey, even a hint of blueish tinge.
I'm curious as to why, because I have a trade deal with someone who needs the grey one and will swap me for an über rare Alpinestars carbon handlebar for the Ti-Mega. That's a fair swap in my book as the mech only cost me £23 and those bars are worth, well, who knows, but more than £23 for sure I was sitting on treasure and I didn't even know it!
But what's the story with the grey? Anyone know?
Both Shimano DeoreXT RD-M735 rear derailleurs.
Top one: date stamp PA = Jan '91, BLACK face plate
Bottom one: date stamp NL = Dec '89, GREY faceplate!
It's not camera trickery or lighting, one is black (as most were - I thought ALL until I got this one) and one is dark grey, even a hint of blueish tinge.
I'm curious as to why, because I have a trade deal with someone who needs the grey one and will swap me for an über rare Alpinestars carbon handlebar for the Ti-Mega. That's a fair swap in my book as the mech only cost me £23 and those bars are worth, well, who knows, but more than £23 for sure I was sitting on treasure and I didn't even know it!
But what's the story with the grey? Anyone know?