A practical choice for riders replacing a worn 10-speed cassette on a road, commuting or recreational bike with a compatible SHIMANO HG freehub.
The Shimano CS-HG500-10 is a 10-speed HG cassette with a 12-28T range: 12-13-14-15-17-19-21-23-25-28T. This gives you closely spaced gears through the middle of the cassette, helping you maintain a comfortable cadence as the road gradient or pace changes.
Its HYPERGLIDE shift ramps and tooth profiles help control the chain during indexed gear changes, delivering the fast, responsive shifting expected from a Shimano-compatible drivetrain. The cassette uses a dependable SHIMANO HG interface and a lightweight sprocket carrier, while its durable construction makes it a sensible choice for regular riding and replacement builds.
Choose this cassette when you want straightforward 10-speed compatibility, smooth gear steps and a proven 12-28T road-oriented range without changing the rest of your drivetrain. If you are fitting it to an 11-speed freehub body, allow for a 1.85 mm spacer during installation.
10-speed drivetrain fit
Built for compatible 10-speed systems, making it a straightforward replacement for many established Shimano-equipped bikes.
12-28T road range
Provides close gear steps for maintaining cadence on rolling roads, group rides and everyday riding.
HYPERGLIDE shifting
Positioned shift ramps and tooth profiles help guide the chain quickly and cleanly between sprockets.
SHIMANO HG interface
Uses the widely established Shimano HG cassette and freehub standard for compatible wheels.
Rider Tuned gearing
The 10-sprocket sequence gives you a useful spread of options without unnecessarily large jumps between gears.
Durable construction
Designed for dependable day-to-day use and robust adjustability when setting up a 10-speed drivetrain.
11-speed freehub installation
A 1.85 mm spacer is required when mounting this 10-speed cassette on an 11-speed freehub body.
General
Construction
Compatibility
Features
SHIMANO HG system
The HG system gives you a dependable cassette interface for compatible SHIMANO HG freehubs.
HYPERGLIDE
Specially positioned shift ramps and tooth profiles improve chain control during gear changes, helping deliver fast, responsive indexed shifting.
Rider Tuned 10-speed
A broad choice of 10-speed gearing lets you select a range suited to your riding style and preferred cadence.
Shimano is a Japanese component brand founded in 1921 in Sakai, Osaka. The company began with bicycle component manufacturing and has grown into a global business focused on bicycle components, fishing tackle and rowing equipment, while keeping its headquarters in Sakai.
In cycling, Shimano is best known for building complete component ecosystems that span road, mountain, gravel, commuting and e-bike use. Its range covers drivetrains, brakes, wheels, pedals, shoes and related parts, and the brand has had a long presence in Australia through a local business established in Sydney in 1992.
