Riders on an 8-speed commuter, hybrid or entry-level mountain bike who want a like-for-like replacement with a 32T low gear.
This is the CS-HG41-8 8-speed cassette in the 11-32T spread, with eight steel sprockets running 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32T. The sprockets are nickel plated, and Shimano's HYPERGLIDE tooth shaping is there to keep indexed shifts smooth and controlled.
It fits HG spline M freehub bodies and runs on IG or HG 8, 7 and 6-speed chains. Shimano pairs the 11-32T with 8-speed rear derailleurs such as the RD-M3020-8, RD-M360-SGS and RD-TX800-SGS.
11-32T spread
Eight sprockets from 11T to 32T (11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32T) for a wide everyday range.
Nickel-plated steel
Eight steel sprockets with a nickel-plated finish, and a phosphate-coated steel lock ring.
HYPERGLIDE shifting
Shimano's HG tooth shaping is designed for smooth, controlled indexed shifts.
IG and HG chains
Shimano lists it with IG and HG 8, 7 and 6-speed chains.
Cassette
Fit
HYPERGLIDE (HG)
Shimano's sprocket design, with shift ramps and tooth profiles placed to improve chain control and give fast, responsive indexed shifts.
Great for
Maybe not for
This is the 11-32T. Shimano also lists the CS-HG41-8 in 11-30T and 11-34T, so check that the largest sprocket suits your rear derailleur.
Check the derailleur's reach
The 32T largest sprocket suits the 8-speed derailleurs Shimano lists for the 11-32T: the RD-M3020-8 for a 30T to 40T largest sprocket, and the RD-M360-SGS, RD-M310-Smart and RD-TX800-SGS for 28T to 34T. Tighten the lock ring to the 40 N·m marked on it, and check the chain length and indexing after the swap.
