Dia-Compe

Dia-Compe: Brake systems and components since 1930

Dia-Compe has roots in Japanese bicycle brake manufacturing dating back to the 1930s, and since the 1980s, a large part of its operations and manufacturing has been based in Taiwan. The brand is best known for brakes, brake levers, and mechanical bicycle components for fixed gear, single speed, touring, randonneur, and classic bike builds.

At Urban Bike Wear, you'll find a handpicked selection of Dia-Compe brakes and components - from cantilever brakes, short V-brakes, and short- and long-reach calipers to Gold Finger brake levers, Gran Compe, and ENE Ciclo.

Dia-Compe also excels at friction shifting. Their thumb shifters, bar-end controls, and downtube shifters offer broad compatibility and a simple, service-friendly solution for touring, bikepacking, and custom builds.

We like Dia-Compe because they still make well-designed components for bikes and standards that many larger manufacturers have left behind - perfect when building a new bike, restoring an older one, or tackling a more unusual bike build.