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Shimano Deore HG-50 9-Speed Cassette

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Item # 698249

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The best value in MTB components, this Deore cassette delivers high quality and performance at a great price.

Close ratio 9-speed sprocket cluster with up to 32T low gear results in a wider range of gear choices and a lower bottom end
Special 9-speed Hyperglide sprocket design insures fast and positive shifting

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Shimano Deore HG-50 9-Speed Cassette Customer Reviews

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Shimano Deore HG-50 9-Speed Cassette

3.5

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Oct

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Solid performer

By Cyclocommuter

from Northern Alabama

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Pros

Cost-effective
Durable
Easy To Install
Precise Shifting

Cons

Best Uses

Road Biking
Touring

Comments about Shimano Deore HG-50 9-Speed Cassette:

Your typical, solid Shimano cassette, just less expensive. No problem here with shifting, including going uphill with a load. I think the all-steel cogs may last better than some of the high-end Al/Ti cheese that saves an ounce or two (since I haven't worn it out after 2.5 chains so far).

There are places where you can buy better performance on a bike, but this isn't one of them.

Jun

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not too impressed at low price

By STI

from Los Angeles

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Pros

Easy To Install

Cons

Heavy
Poor Shifting Ability

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Shimano Deore HG-50 9-Speed Cassette:

I didn't like the shifting on these too much at all. It was finicky on some of the gears at times.

Also, because of the design, possibly with the steel used and the round spacers (instead of star shaped on some designs), they not only shifted loud with a prominent ping on the larger gears, but also resonated the click of the hub noticeably.

Went with the HG61, shifted flawlessly, quietly, and no more annoyingly loud clicking from the hub. For for those who like that sound, the HG50 is the ticket.

I would only recommend this if you're not a very strict buget. But if you can spend a $15 or so more, do it at go with the HG61 or a SRAM offering.