Author Topic: Dia Compe 880 (Read 2253 times)

Avro · « **on:** October 23, 2016, 06:20 PM »

This is a newb question but what the hell.
A Dia Compe FS 880 caliper looks very different in construction to most others, why?

Does the FS stand for 'free style'? If it does why?

Just looking for a period brake for my GT Pro.
Thank you in advance.

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2016, 07:22 PM »

Good question - I really don't know why.... $:-\$
Some of the freestyle bods like Brett, Ant and a few others might know the answer...

deeman · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2016, 07:57 PM »

Yes, the FS stands for freestyle as it was the first caliper which was interchangeable for potts mod ( you can swap the hardware) and also featured a low slung design for downtube clearance. The first ones came out in 84, most people don't tend to use them on race bikes but no reason why you couldn't

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2016, 08:02 PM »

The power of

right there. Great stuff Damo

deeman · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2016, 08:07 PM »

Quote from: dancetothedrummersbeat on October 23, 2016, 08:02 PM

The power of right there. Great stuff Damo

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2016, 08:22 PM »

you might as well use a 890 if that's the style you want. As D said 880 are for the freestyle weenies

Avro · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2016, 08:53 PM »

Thank you so much. I have been looking for a while for a caliper. I may say 'sod you' FS brake works just the same! It squeezes and you stop, I knew no better back then (there was no freestyle, ramp or race) all was the same. It is within date, looks lush and is way better than repop. Thank you again.