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Category: | Brakes |
Name: | Dia-Compe Gran Compe GC980 |
Brand: | Dia-Compe |
Primary Group: | Gran Compe |
Model: | GC980 |
Years: | 1980's - ? |
Country: | Japan |
Weight: | 316 grams |
Added By: | JFischer on 05/27/09 |
Updated By: | peterbman on 05/07/18 |
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Design Category | Cantilever | Cable Adjuster | |
Quick Release | Yes - Straddle Cable | Attachment Bolt Type | Dual Post Braze-on |
Cable Attachment Bolt | Straddle Cable - Double Ended | Front of Arm Markings | Dia-Compe |
Back of Arm Markings | | Reach Category | Cantilever |
Min Reach | | Max Reach | |
Additional Resources |
Resources: | Reference & ChartsCatalogs |
Dia-Compe is a bike part manufacturer that
specializes in bicycle brake components and other bike accessories. The
founder started by making bicycle brakes in 1930. Since then, Dia-Compe
has adapted a new technique, “Aluminum Cold Forge Technology,” and
evolved into a leading manufacturer of bike parts and brake accessories.
As this brand is known for producing high-quality bike components,
there are a wide variety of products including drivetrain components,
brake pads, steering components, brakes, bike brake levers and shifters for different types of bikes. Dia-Compe parts are also available in various sizes.
Dia-Compe offers a line of drivetrain
components such as bearing retainers, alloy cable tips and cable
ferrules. As for steering components, Dia-Compe produces top cap parts,
crown races and headsets in different sizes. As for brakes and shifters,
you will find a nice selection of cantilevers, calipers and small parts
such as washers, nuts and adjusting barrels.
Cyclists often prefer Dia-Compe products
because they are known to be sturdy, reliable and relatively affordable. While there
are lots of bike part manufacturers out there, Dia-Compe is one of the
most trusted brands. Their parts are also readily available and easily
accessible.
President : Kozo Yoshigai
Headquarters : 7-25, Higashi-Ebata Cho, Kadoma City,
Osaka 571-0008, Japan
Major brands : DIA-COMPE, DIATECH, GRAN COMPE
TEL : +81-72-884-8020
FAX : +81-72-885-8030
E-mail : info@diacompe.co.jp
URL : http://www.diacompe.co.jp