What is the difference between Shimano HG40 and HG50?

What is the difference between Shimano HG40 and HG50?

In terms of the chain, the 8-speed chains are CN-HG71, which was formerly called CN-HG50, and CN-HG40, which was introduced in 2006. They are the same chain, having the same weight, the difference is ‘chromizing treatment on link pins’.

What is Shimano HG50?

CS-HG50-10 The SHIMANO DEORE has a steel spider and refined tooth profile for HG-X chain and SHIMANO SHADOW rear derailleurs. It delivers precise and consistent shifting performance across a wide range of MTB conditions. Precise and consistent shifting performance for MTB.

Are all Shimano 8 speed cassettes the same?

In some cases, it is possible to run a cassette from a different brand than the rest of your drivetrain. SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.

How do you install a Shimano Hgx chain?

Starts here1:46How to Install a Shimano HG or IG Chain – YouTubeYouTube

Are 8 and 9 speed cassettes interchangeable?

8 and 9-speed derailleurs have the same rear shift ratio but only when both models are made either by Shimano or SRAM. In consequence, a 9-speed derailleur can work just fine with an 8-speed cassette produced by the same brand. If the bicycle uses index shifting, the shifter will have to be designed for 8 speeds too.

Can I fit an 11 speed cassette on a 8 speed hub?

An 8 speed cassette is the same width as an 11 speed cassette. The 8 speed gears are wider and spaced slightly farther apart. The chains are different as well, the more gears, the narrower the chain. But 8 speed components and 11 speed components are not compatible.

What does Cs stand for Shimano?

4. jzwinck • 3 yr. ago. Additional comment actions. CS = CaSsette.

Is the Shimano hg50 better than the hg70?

Plumping for the HG70 at the moment as it maybe a better one than the HG50. What is the difference between a shimano HG30, HG50 and HG70 cassettes?

Is hg-41 better than hg-50?

As with all things Shimano and Mercedes, a higher number is better. HG-50 is better than HG-41 in some small way. It could be a subtle as the type of plating used. However, if it fits, it fits and if it works, it works. Yours will fit and work. As with all things Shimano and Mercedes, a higher number is better.

What is the difference between the Shimano cs-hg41 and the cs-g31-8?

Again, the main differences are the tooth count configuration and the finish (nickel plating or zinc phosphate). The CS-HG41 is Shimano’s Acera MTB component, and the CS-HG31-8 is Shimano’s Altus MTB component. The Acera is the higher grade. This one has the same zinc phosphate finish, so the only difference is the tooth count configuration.

What does Hg stand for on a Shimano?

The spacings are the same and they are all Hyperglide, the HG stands for Hyperglide. I use a HG70 (I think) 7 speed on with my Shimano 105 dérailleur and lever.