Gran Compe
Gran Compe
DIA-COMPE™ have been manufacturing Gran Compe™ components since the 1970s, building on a legacy that began in the 1930s. Nearly a century later, their reputation for timeless design and dependable function remains well earned.
We are proud to offer these systems for riders who appreciate classic aesthetics, mechanical simplicity, and components built to last. A perfect match for the vintage steel frame that will still be rolling decades from now.
CHAINRING OPTIONS
Available in:
* Single chainring / rear derailleur only
* Double and triple chainring versions for front and rear derailleur setups
All versions include left and right brake levers.
SHIFT LEVER OPTIONS
Choose:
* Naked — no shift levers installed, allowing you to mount your own compatible vintage levers
* Dia-Compe Road Friction — supplied complete with installed friction shifters
HOOD COLORS
Available in vintage Gum or classic Black.
All levers are silver, as pictured.
COMPATIBILITY NOTE
Modern MTB-style shift levers designed for newer derailleurs (such as many Microshift models) will not fit these mounts. For larger modern shifters, see our OM shift systems, which are designed to accommodate a much wider range of lever types
100% Satisfaction Guarantee Ride them for 30 days and if they're not right for you, return them for a full refund — no hassle, any reason, any condition.
Vintage Looks, Modern Performance
All the vintage look, none of the vintage compromise. A comfortable grip and modern reach make these levers as performance-oriented as they are beautiful. The ergonomic shape puts control exactly where your hands want it, whether you're cruising on the hoods or pushing hard in the drops — classic aesthetics that genuinely deliver on the road.
Load up your own levers
We had a great time seeing just how many vintage shift levers these could accommodate — pictured is every lever we had on hand. Whether you're running classic Suntour, Shimano, or something far more obscure, these levers are ready for it. We can't wait to see what you come up with.
Suntour Superbe
Campagnolo Record
Shimano Dura-Ace
Simplex
Shimano Down-Tube
Mavic 821
What's In The Box?
Pair of Gran Compe (GC) brake levers (bare, or with matching Dia-Compe Gran Compe friction shift levers if selected)
Pair of solid brass shift housing ferrules
Mavic 821
Most older down tube shifters mount up easily. Just be aware this is not a given and this set for example did require some machining to get them mounted. The mounts on these were curved to match up with a down tube and needed to be made flat.
If you have some levers you are unsure of drop us an email but be sure to include photos (or links to pictures) of your specific levers. We will be happy to help.
Installation Video
A huge thank you to @newoldsteelcycling for taking the time to document his latest build with our Gran Compe shifters. If you have any installation questions, this is a great place to start.
P.S. Yes, it is perfectly fine to fold the brake hoods forward — it makes bar tape installation much simpler!
Take a look behind the scenes of our latest product launch.