RRP 32,99
24,95
8,04 discount
Online in stock
(10+)
In stock in 4 stores
- Ordered now, delivered on Monday
- Free tracked shipping over € 49,-
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Email Customer ServicePros & Cons
Pros & Cons
- The value for money of this cassette is high.
- This cassette fits all 8 speed groupsets.
- The weight of this cassette is on the high side.
Specifications
Specifications
Brand
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Shimano |
Bike Type
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Road bike |
8 speed | |
Shimano HG 6-8 speed | |
Good | |
Suitable for
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Shimano |
Description
Description
Shimano 8-speed cassette HG50, suited for Shimano 8 speed shifters. The cassette features Shimano Hyperglide grinding, which make for fast and smooth shifting.
• 12-13-15-17-19-21-23-25
• 13-14-15-17-19-21-23-26
To assemble and disassemble this cassette you will need specific cassette tools. These can be found here. For further explanation and a detailed instruction on how to use these tools, we refer you to our blog about changing a cassette. See this blog.
Don't forget the assembly grease!
The lockring on your cassette should be tightened up, in most cases up to 40Nm. To be able to loosen the cassette, we recommend you to apply a little bit of assembly paste to the lockring. Our assembly greases can be found here.
October to March:
• Clean every 200 km
• Rinse after every ride
• Dry and oil the chain after every ride
• Leave the bike to dry at room temperature
April to September:
• Clean every 300 km
• Rinse off after cycling in the rain
• Dry and oil the chain after polishing or rinsing
• Leave the bike to dry at room temperature
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Technology
Ratio:• 12-13-15-17-19-21-23-25
• 13-14-15-17-19-21-23-26
Assembly
Mounting with special toolsTo assemble and disassemble this cassette you will need specific cassette tools. These can be found here. For further explanation and a detailed instruction on how to use these tools, we refer you to our blog about changing a cassette. See this blog.
Don't forget the assembly grease!
The lockring on your cassette should be tightened up, in most cases up to 40Nm. To be able to loosen the cassette, we recommend you to apply a little bit of assembly paste to the lockring. Our assembly greases can be found here.
User tips
How often should I clean my bike? Regular cleaning ensures that your material lasts longer and that you can enjoy your cycling for longer. How often you need to clean depends on the weather conditions in which you ride. Do you cycle through all kinds of weather, or do you only go out when the sun is shining? It all affects the degree of wear and tear and some people will have to clean their bikes more often than others. Use the schedule below as a guide:October to March:
• Clean every 200 km
• Rinse after every ride
• Dry and oil the chain after every ride
• Leave the bike to dry at room temperature
April to September:
• Clean every 300 km
• Rinse off after cycling in the rain
• Dry and oil the chain after polishing or rinsing
• Leave the bike to dry at room temperature
Reviews
Reviews
5 / 5
My 3x8 Trek 7520 is like new again
- Jan 13 April 2024
Old cassette off, clean hub, locate wide lugs and align. The new cassette slides on effortlessly. After fitting the wheel, the new cassette appears to align perfectly like the old one, so no fine tuning of the derailleur
Pros & Cons
Clean switching
Fits perfectly
Quick installation
Automatic translation
5 / 5
Fortunately still available
- Aart 15 May 2023
Shifts perfectly
Pros & Cons
Still available
Few variations in number of teeth
Automatic translation
5 / 5
does what a cassette should do
- Marcin 12 January 2021
Does what a cassette should do, good value for money. With the right tools, the cassette is easy to replace.
Pros & Cons
price
Quality
Automatic translation
4 / 5
Heavy, does what it is meant to do.
- Willy 1 August 2020
Pros & Cons
Fits well.
Good proportions.
Weight.
Automatic translation
5
Jan, 13 April 2024
My 3x8 Trek 7520 is like new again
Old cassette off, clean hub, locate wide lugs and align. The new cassette slides on effortlessly. After fitting the wheel, the new cassette appears to align perfectly like the old one, so no fine tuning of the derailleur
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Clean switching
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Fits perfectly
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Quick installation
Automatic translation