Description
You want to give your traditional chromoly road bike or street riding pisto bike a smart and classic cockpit. The DIA-COMPE "BL08 Gran Compe" drop handlebar brake lever is a perfect match for such cyclists.
The most distinctive feature of the "Gran Compe" series, the brand's high-end line, is its slim and beautiful die-cast aluminum body that has been stripped down to the bare essentials.
While having a graceful silhouette like vintage levers of yesteryear, it features an "aero type (inner routing)" construction that allows the brake wires to be neatly accommodated in the bar tape along the handlebars. This eliminates wires sticking out from around the handlebars and creates a very clean front face, which is also common in the current Asian-American commuter style.
The lever pulls with a light click and is exquisitely curved to make it easy even for small hands. The bracket hood (rubber cover) is also molded to be easy to grip and clean, supporting stress-free handling from daily city cruises to long rides.
This is a long-selling lever with the aesthetics of a Japanese brand, and is a perfect match not only for single speed (pisto) drop handlebar customization, but also for a neo-retro bike with a vintage frame rebuilt with modern parts.
SPEC
Material: Die-cast aluminum (lever)
Type: Aero (wire inner layer) type, for drop handlebar
Clamp diameter: 23.8 mm (fits the flat part to the arch part of general drop handlebars)
Compatible brakes: Caliper brake / Cantilever brake
(*Not compatible with V-brakes or mechanical discs)
Quantity: 1 pair of left and right (for 1 bike)
Accessories: Inner wire, outer casing
Color variations: Brown / Silver、Black / Silver
- Orders are shipped within 1–2 business days after payment is confirmed. Orders placed by 10:00 AM are generally shipped the same day.
- Messenger delivery is available within Nagoya City only (excluding complete bikes and framesets).
- We ship every day from Monday through Sunday, except on temporary closure days.
- Shipping destinations: throughout Japan and worldwide.
- Shipment may be delayed depending on credit card processing. If you would like to request a delivery date or time, please add a note in your cart.
- All orders are shipped from Circles.
- For damage or loss during transit, please contact the carrier.
Complete Bike Shipping within Japan
- A shipping fee of ¥9,900 (tax included) applies to complete bikes. Additional charges may apply for Okinawa and remote islands.
- After purchase, we perform a final inspection before shipping. Please allow 1–2 weeks in some cases.
- For packing, some parts may be removed. We strongly recommend having the bike reassembled and checked by your local bicycle shop before riding.
- We will contact you by email with delivery details.
- Products are also sold in-store, so availability may change before the order is finalized.
Frameset Shipping within Japan
- Flat-rate shipping within Japan: ¥5,500 (tax included). Additional charges may apply for Okinawa and remote islands.
- Shipping rates for OMNIUM framesets and complete bikes differ.
- We will contact you by email with delivery details.
- Facing and tapping preparation for framesets purchased from Circles is available at no additional charge. Details will be provided after purchase.
- Headset and bottom bracket installation are also available for an additional labor fee. Please contact us if required.
Custom & Stock Wheel Shipping within Japan
- A shipping fee of ¥2,000 (tax included) applies. Additional charges may apply for Okinawa and remote islands.
- Stock wheels undergo a final inspection by a mechanic before shipping. Please allow approximately 3 business days for dispatch.
For international orders, shipping costs vary by destination. Please check the amount shown at checkout.