Hi all,
I've got an unused Shimano 8-speed cassette (CS-HG70-i) sitting around at home which I want to fit to my hybrid commuter. The box says something like "HG Gear 8 speed" on it. I want to replace my chain at the same time. What chain should I buy?
With all the "HGs" in the product description, it seemed pretty clear that I could go for any Shimano HG chain... until I saw this description of my cassette: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-hg70-i-8-speed-cassette/
So it looks like I'll need an IG chain. I can't find any for sale anywhere. Should I just use an 8-speed SRAM chain, as I've read somewhere that they are compatible with IG kit?
I've also read that HG chains (which are readily available, e.g. CN-HG40) can jam on the sprockets of an IG cassette, and that sounds like a trouser-soiling scenario if I'm on a busy roundabout.
Thanks!
I've got an unused Shimano 8-speed cassette (CS-HG70-i) sitting around at home which I want to fit to my hybrid commuter. The box says something like "HG Gear 8 speed" on it. I want to replace my chain at the same time. What chain should I buy?
With all the "HGs" in the product description, it seemed pretty clear that I could go for any Shimano HG chain... until I saw this description of my cassette: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-hg70-i-8-speed-cassette/
So it looks like I'll need an IG chain. I can't find any for sale anywhere. Should I just use an 8-speed SRAM chain, as I've read somewhere that they are compatible with IG kit?
I've also read that HG chains (which are readily available, e.g. CN-HG40) can jam on the sprockets of an IG cassette, and that sounds like a trouser-soiling scenario if I'm on a busy roundabout.
Thanks!