Microshift SB-N080 Mechanical Brake Set for Shimano Alfine 8 – Front and Rear
The Microshift SB-N080 brake set is a complete mechanical brake and shifting set for drop-bar bikes with a Shimano Alfine 8 gear hub: the microSHIFT SB-N080 shift and brake lever pair, a Tektro MD-C550 front caliper and a Tektro MD-C550 rear caliper, and the front flat-mount adapter. Shift and brake from the hoods, and keep the sealed, low-maintenance gear hub.
Why this set?
Matches the Alfine 8 cable pull. The SB-N080 connects directly to the hub, without any adapter in the cable line. 
Shift and brake from the hoods. No more taking a hand off the brake to change gear. 
Everything for both wheels. Two levers and two calipers that belong together: the right lever shifts and works one brake, the left lever is brake only. 
Dual-piston, cable-actuated calipers. Both pads of the MD-C550 move, which keeps the rotor centred and gives even, controlled braking. 
No fluid, no bleeding. A cable and a few hand tools are enough for service, wherever you are. 
Front adapter included. The set contains the front flat-mount adapter for 140 or 160 mm rotors. A rear adapter is not part of the set.
What is in the set
- microSHIFT SB-N080 lever pair: right shift and brake lever, left brake lever.
- Tektro MD-C550 mechanical flat-mount caliper, front, with the front adapter (FM1.1 F160).
- Tektro MD-C550 mechanical flat-mount caliper, rear.
Who is it for?
- Commuters, tourers and gravel riders. A Shimano Alfine 8 hub and a preference for drop bars.
- Belt-drive riders. A gear hub with drop bars is a quiet, clean, all-weather setup.
- Builders of a new bike. Levers and calipers in one order, matched to the Alfine 8 cable pull.
- Touring riders. A mechanical brake needs no bleeding and no brake fluid, and a standard brake cable is available in almost every bike shop.
Compatibility
| Set | microSHIFT SB-N080 lever pair with two Tektro MD-C550 calipers (front and rear) |
|---|---|
| Hub | Shimano Alfine 8 with mechanical (cable) shifting; for Alfine 11 choose the Microshift SB-N110 brake set |
| Brakes | Mechanical, cable-actuated, road lever pull (short pull); flat mount |
| Drivetrain | Single chainring (1×); the left lever has no shifting |
| Rotor | 1.8 mm thick, 140 or 160 mm (not included) |
| Adapter | Front flat-mount adapter included; rear adapter not included |
| Not included | Rotors, brake cables and housings, rear adapter |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the set?
The SB-N080 lever pair, the MD-C550 front caliper with the front adapter, and the MD-C550 rear caliper. Rotors, cables, housings and a rear adapter are not included.
Is a rear adapter included?
No. Whether your frame needs a rear adapter depends on the rear rotor size you use. Ask us if you are unsure.
Can I use it with hydraulic brakes?
No. The levers and calipers are for cable-operated road brakes.
Alfine 8 or Alfine 11 version?
Choose the version that matches your hub, because the cable pull of the two hubs is different. For Alfine 11 hubs use the Microshift SB-N110 brake set.
About microSHIFT and Tektro
microSHIFT has been designing bicycle drivetrains since 1999 and is one of the few makers of integrated drop bar shifters for Shimano internal gear hubs. Tektro, founded in 1986 in Taiwan, makes bicycle brakes, rotors and brake parts both for bike manufacturers and for the aftermarket.