Microshift Brake Inner Cable – Mushroom Head
The microSHIFT Brake Inner Cable with mushroom head is the right spare brake cable for drop bar levers, such as the microSHIFT SB-N110 and SB-N080 gear hub lever sets. A fresh inner cable brings back a crisp, direct brake feel.

Why a new microSHIFT brake cable?
Mushroom head. The head shape drop bar brake levers are built for.
Fits microSHIFT drop bar levers. Including the SB-N110 and SB-N080 gear hub sets.
Crisp brake feel again. The cheapest way to make a mechanical brake feel like new.
Cable disc and caliper brakes. For mechanical disc brakes and road caliper brakes operated by drop bar levers.

Mushroom head or cylinder head?
- Mushroom head – brake cable for drop bar (road) brake levers. This product.
- Cylinder head – shift cable for microSHIFT drop bar shifters. Available separately.

Why replace your brake cable?
Brake cables stretch, corrode and fray over time – especially on bikes ridden all year round. A worn cable makes braking feel spongy and needs constant readjustment. A fresh inner cable restores a crisp, direct lever feel.
Who is it for?
- microSHIFT lever owners. Riders with microSHIFT drop bar levers, including the SB-N110 and SB-N080 gear hub sets.
- Cable brake servicing. Mechanical disc brakes or road caliper brakes operated by drop bar levers.
- Workshops and home mechanics. A spare on the shelf.
Specifications
| Type | Brake inner cable |
|---|---|
| Cable head | Mushroom (road) |
| For | Drop bar brake levers, including microSHIFT SB-N110 and SB-N080 |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes, road caliper brakes |
Frequently asked questions
Does the microSHIFT mushroom head brake cable fit flat bar brake levers?
Flat bar levers usually take a barrel (pear) head cable. This cable has a mushroom head for drop bar levers.
Should I replace the housing too?
If the housing is kinked, cracked or the cable feels rough when you pull it, replace the housing together with the inner cable for the best brake feel.
Can I use it as a shift cable?
No. microSHIFT drop bar gear hub shifters need the cylinder head shift cable, which is available separately.
About microSHIFT
microSHIFT (AD-II Engineering Inc.) has been designing and refining bicycle drivetrains since 1999 – shifters, derailleurs, cassettes and cranksets for mountain, gravel, utility and road bikes. Its engineering and manufacturing teams work with their own specialised machinery and facilities in Taiwan and China.
Its philosophy, "technology for all", is that useful features should not be reserved for the most expensive groupsets: reliable products, packed with as many practical features as possible. That is why microSHIFT is one of the few makers of integrated drop bar shifters for Shimano internal gear hubs.
