Shimano CS-HG50 8-Speed Cassette | 11-34T | HYPERGLIDE | Nickel Plated
Shimano CS-HG50 8-Speed Cassette | 11-34T | HYPERGLIDE | Nickel Plated
Reliable Shimano performance for mountain, hybrid, trekking, and commuter bikes.
The Shimano CS-HG50 8-Speed Cassette is a dependable replacement cassette designed to provide smooth, consistent shifting and long-lasting durability. Utilizing Shimano's proven HYPERGLIDE technology, the CS-HG50 features specially profiled shift ramps that deliver quick, accurate gear changes throughout the cassette.
The versatile 11-34T gearing offers an excellent combination of climbing capability and comfortable cruising, making it ideal for recreational riders, commuters, hybrid bikes, trekking bikes, and older mountain bike drivetrains. A corrosion-resistant nickel-plated finish helps extend cassette life in wet and muddy riding conditions.
Designed to fit standard Shimano HG freehub bodies, the CS-HG50 remains one of the most popular replacement cassettes for dependable 8-speed drivetrains.
Key Features
- Shimano HYPERGLIDE shifting technology
- Wide-range 11-34T gearing
- Smooth and reliable 8-speed performance
- Nickel-plated finish improves corrosion resistance
- Durable steel sprockets
- Compatible with standard Shimano HG freehub bodies
- Ideal replacement cassette for many mountain and hybrid bikes
Gear Range
11-13-15-18-21-24-28-34T
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Shimano
- Model: CS-HG50
- Manufacturer Part Number: CS-HG50
- Product Code: ECSHG508134P
- UPC: 689228400436
- Series: Tiagra / Sora
- Technology: HYPERGLIDE
- Speeds: 8-Speed
- Gear Range: 11-34T
- Cog Sizes: 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-34T
- Finish: Nickel Plated
- Freehub Compatibility: Shimano HG
- Cassette Type: Cassette
Compatibility
- Shimano 8-speed drivetrains
- Shimano Altus, Acera, Alivio and older Deore 8-speed systems
- Shimano Tiagra and Sora 8-speed road drivetrains
- SRAM 8-speed drivetrains using Shimano HG freehub bodies
- Shimano HG 8-speed chains
- Standard Shimano HG freehub bodies
Ideal For
- Mountain bikes
- Hybrid bikes
- Comfort bikes
- Trekking bikes
- Commuters
- Fitness bikes
- Recreational cyclists
Why You'll Love It
- Smooth Shimano HYPERGLIDE shifting
- Excellent climbing range with a 34T low gear
- Durable nickel-plated finish resists corrosion
- Affordable OEM Shimano replacement
- Compatible with countless 8-speed bicycles
- Trusted Shimano reliability for everyday riding
Before You Buy
- Compatible only with 8-speed drivetrains.
- Fits standard Shimano HG freehub bodies.
- For best performance, pair with a Shimano HG 8-speed chain.
- Inspect your chain before installing a new cassette to avoid premature wear.
- Professional installation and proper cassette lockring torque are recommended.
The Shimano CS-HG50 11-34T Cassette delivers dependable shifting, durable construction, and wide-range gearing, making it an outstanding replacement for thousands of mountain, hybrid, and recreational bicycles still running reliable 8-speed drivetrains.