Shimano CS-HG50 / CS-HG400 9 speed replacement question

sololite
sololite Posts: 15
edited July 2017 in MTB general
I have a 2009 Specialised Rockhopper that came with a CS-HG50 9 speed cassette 11t-34t.

I've been replacing the worn out bits of the bike bit by bit in an effort to keep my old trusty on the trail without burning a load of cash on a new bike. Now its the turn of the cassette as I've just fitted new chain rings and chain.

The CS-HG50 seems hard to find and I've been offered a CS-HG400 Alivio/Sora 9 speed as a replacement and before I bite the bullet am trying to find out if it is indeed a viable alternative without having to worry about replacing anything else?

thanks for any advice.

regards,

Chris

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  • trekvet
    trekvet Posts: 223
    Any of them will do, the more you pay (rrp) the lighter the weight. Same no. teeth B screw should be ok, H & L should be ok, but cable may need 1/4 or 1/2 turn. Got the correct tools?
    The Wife complained for months about the empty pot of bike oil on the hall stand; so I replaced it with a full one.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    As above, any 9 speed SRAM or Shimano cassette will work, you would need to index it but if you stick to the same number of teeth then it will be minimal.

    Consider a low usage used one that's better quality.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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