Riders keeping a 7-speed mountain, hybrid or commuter bike running who want a low 32T gear and a like-for-like Shimano replacement.
This is the CS-HG200-7 in the 12-32T spread: seven steel sprockets running 12-14-16-18-21-26-32T. Shimano describes it as its Tourney 7-speed cassette, with HYPERGLIDE shaping for reliable shifting and a rust-resistant surface treatment to help it last. The 32T largest sprocket gives you a low gear for climbing on a 7-speed bike.
Fit is the thing to check. Shimano lists this cassette for HG spline S (7-speed) freehub bodies rather than the spline M type, and for IG or HG 8, 7 and 6-speed chains. Shimano pairs the 12-32T with rear derailleurs such as the RD-M3020-8, RD-M360-SGS and RD-TX800-SGS.
12-32T spread
Seven sprockets from 12T to 32T (12-14-16-18-21-26-32T), with a 32T largest sprocket for climbing.
HYPERGLIDE shifting
Shimano's HG sprocket shaping, built for reliable indexed shifting.
Rust-resistant finish
Painted steel sprockets and lock ring, with a rust-resistant surface treatment to help the cassette last.
HG spline S fit
Made for 7-speed HG spline S freehub bodies and IG or 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 12-32T (12-14-16-18-21-26-32T). Shimano also lists the CS-HG200-7 in 12-28T, which has a smaller low gear. Use an IG or HG 8, 7 or 6-speed chain and a 7-speed HG spline S freehub body.
Check the freehub first
Look at your wheel before you order: Shimano lists the CS-HG200-7 for HG spline S (7-speed) freehub bodies. You will need a cassette lock ring tool and a chain whip to fit it. The lock ring is marked 40 N·m, so tighten it to that and re-index the gears afterwards.
