Looking for these, first gen Gran Compe?
06-18-15, 08:17 PM
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Looking for these, first gen Gran Compe?
I have been scouring ebay, but none have popped up in six months. If anyone has a set, please let me know. I refuse to make my Fuji Newest ridable without them.
,,,,BD
VeloBase.com - Component: Dia-Compe Gran Compe (for touring, engraved)
,,,,BDVeloBase.com - Component: Dia-Compe Gran Compe (for touring, engraved)
06-18-15, 08:58 PM
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Hmmm...
I have a set of Grand Compe calipers, of which I've used one. But, sorry, no levers.
I put a pair of Origin 8 Classique levers on my old Colnago.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...-c-v-ride.html
They have the button to release the lever, but no adjustment at the levers
Still, they are nice levers with a classic look on modern levers.
The hinge pin does seem a bit funky though
I have a set of Grand Compe calipers, of which I've used one. But, sorry, no levers.
I put a pair of Origin 8 Classique levers on my old Colnago.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...-c-v-ride.html
They have the button to release the lever, but no adjustment at the levers
Still, they are nice levers with a classic look on modern levers.
The hinge pin does seem a bit funky though
06-20-15, 06:00 AM
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This is a 1975 Fuji "The Newest", and everything but the wheels is stock so far. I am trying to stay within the stock boundaries if at all possible on this bike. I have all kinds of Dia Compe non aero levers and parts, but not these. Totally different from everything I have.,,,,BD
06-20-15, 07:36 AM
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This is a 1975 Fuji "The Newest", and everything but the wheels is stock so far. I am trying to stay within the stock boundaries if at all possible on this bike. I have all kinds of Dia Compe non aero levers and parts, but not these. Totally different from everything I have.,,,,BD
06-21-15, 06:02 AM
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I'm puzzled? Fuji never used Weinmann anything that I know of? AFAIK, there's no connection between DC and Weinmann, or Weinmann and Fuji for that matter?,,,,BD
06-21-15, 10:54 AM
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All the Dia Compe brake products started with Weinmann licensing their manufacturing to DC in Japan in the mid 70s. Eventually, Weinmann tanked, and DC would keep making brakes. There are plenty of overlapping parts between the two as a result.
06-21-15, 01:57 PM
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06-21-15, 02:29 PM
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Maybe DiaCompe did some Weinmann licensing, comparing the Gran Compe/VainQueur centre pulls but really, most other Dian Compe brakes were unique and (maybe) better quality
06-21-15, 09:09 PM
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Weinmann components
Originally Posted by Classic Lightweights
DEMISE
After the mid 1960’s there was very little innovation, Weinmann essentially produced the core products of rim and brakes for the next 25 years. Their popular 1970’s “Safety Levers” (an extra arm from the lever running parallel with the flat of the drop bar) were in fact a Dia Compe patent licensed by Weinmann. I am of the view that the presence of these levers automatically relegates a bike to low price/quality. They provide a benchmark for spongy braking and worsen the performance of the main lever. The fact they became a requirement for bikes imported into the USA shows just how little cycle braking is understood by non cyclists.
In the 1980’s they relied increasingly on licensing products from Dia Compe who at that time were the largest volume brake producer in the world. Thus Weinmann Aero brakes are in fact badged Dia Compe product. Surprisingly Weinmann first worked with this Japanese firm as far back as 1963 on technical development.
After the mid 1960’s there was very little innovation, Weinmann essentially produced the core products of rim and brakes for the next 25 years. Their popular 1970’s “Safety Levers” (an extra arm from the lever running parallel with the flat of the drop bar) were in fact a Dia Compe patent licensed by Weinmann. I am of the view that the presence of these levers automatically relegates a bike to low price/quality. They provide a benchmark for spongy braking and worsen the performance of the main lever. The fact they became a requirement for bikes imported into the USA shows just how little cycle braking is understood by non cyclists.
In the 1980’s they relied increasingly on licensing products from Dia Compe who at that time were the largest volume brake producer in the world. Thus Weinmann Aero brakes are in fact badged Dia Compe product. Surprisingly Weinmann first worked with this Japanese firm as far back as 1963 on technical development.
08-03-15, 02:35 PM
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In many years of bike swap meets I have rarely seen those brake levers. They will turn up eventually - but the best way to find a set would be to build up your bike with another set of levers. THEN the thing you need most will turn up fer sure.
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