HG-40 8 speed cassette - any other options?

Bluemoon39
Bluemoon39 Posts: 168
edited January 2010 in MTB workshop & tech
Looking to change my stock Shimano HG-40 8 speed 11-32 cassette to a new 8 speed 11-34, basically I need all the help I can getting up some hills.

I'm happy to stick with 8 speed as I don't really see the point in 9 speed if the upper and lower ratios are the same, it's just more gears to change through to get to the limits :lol:

Anyway the only one I can find is the Shimano HG-40 11-34 version, I've found this at an incredible price of £13 delivered.

Before I order I just wanted to check if there are any other models I should check out and will it be a straight swap or will I need to do anything else?

btw I'm running Sram X5 derailer, X5 shifters and Sram chain.

Thanks
Mongoose Tyax Super 2008 with just a few upgrades...

Comments

  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    think thats the only 8 sp cassette shimano do at 34 T
    excellent price , good product , get it. :wink:
    and should be straight swop,
  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    and i'd probably fit new chain as well.
    best time to swop is when replacing drivetrain parts ,
    and you dont want to wreck new cassette with tatty old chain .
  • Thanks for your help
    Mongoose Tyax Super 2008 with just a few upgrades...