MICROSHIFT Drop Bar Shifter - R8 SB-R482 - 2x8 Speed - Pair (Shimano Road)

R8 Drop Bar Shifter 2×8

R-Series drop bar shifters are designed to make life easier. Upshifts and downshifts are handled by separate, discrete levers and the brake lever is completely fixed, meaning accidental shifts are a thing of the past. External shifter cable routing is easy to replace and avoids kinks in the housing. Add in comfy ergonomics and crisp shifting action, and you’ve got the best value in road shifters.

Features

Compatible with Shimano 8 speed road derailleurs

Externally routed shift cables

Independent shift levers

Left shifter for road double

Replaceable hood cover and face plate

Cold forged brake levers

You don’t read a lot about 8-speed road bikes in the magazines, but this level of components make up a big part of the global market share and rack up an absurd number of miles every year. Maybe you’re putting together a commuter bike, a training bike for bad weather, or you just want the simplicity of an 8-speed system. Either way, R8 is a smart choice for the full road bike experience without the pretense.

Speed

2 x 8

Side

Pair

Shifter Style

Integrated Drop Bar

Brake Actuation

Short Pull

Brake Reach

Standard

Surface Finish

Anodized Black

Lever Material

Forged Aluminum / Steel

Compatibility

Shimano Road

Weight

430g