Dia-Compe GC08H Anatomic Road Brake Lever - Black

Dia-Compe GC08H is a pair of aero brake levers for friction setups, perfect for anyone building a bike with drop handlebars but who doesn’t want modern STI levers. They’re ideal for bikes with friction shifters, bar-end shifters, or single speed builds where the cockpit’s appearance is just as important as its function.

This is the kind of component that can make a build feel right. Clean, classic, and considered – without becoming overly nostalgic. The GC08H is an aero brake lever, which means the brake cable runs through the lever and continues underneath the bar tape. The result is a significantly cleaner cockpit than with older road levers, where the cable exits from the top.

We use them ourselves on builds where we want separate brake levers with a good feel and the right appearance. The ergonomic shape sits naturally in the hand, and the perforated aluminium arm gives the GC08H that classic Gran Compe feel. The levers are designed for short-pull road brakes and are therefore well suited to caliper brakes, for example.

Choose the Dia-Compe GC08H if you’re building a single speed, fixed gear, touring bike, or road bike with drop handlebars and want a pair of classic brake levers without integrated shifting. Sold as a pair, of course.

Quick Specs

• Type: Brake levers for drop handlebars
• Quantity: One pair, right and left
• Cable routing: Aero, underneath the bar tape
• Brake compatibility: Short pull / road brakes
• Handlebar diameter: 23.8 mm
• Lever arm: Aluminium with CNC-machined holes
• Bracket: Die-cast aluminium
• Clamp: Stainless steel
• Return spring: Dia-Compe BRS
• Hoods: Black
• Weight: Approximately 272 g per pair