TIAGRA/SORA Shimano Cassette Sprocket, CS-HG50-9 9-Speed

As described. Arrived in original Shimano packaging. I bought this cassette for a replacement set of wheels I purchased and will be using on a older Shimano 105 RD (5600 if I'm not mistaken). I was able to easily install along with the spacers that were provided to place between the cogs. Once on the bike shifts were clean and quick as expected. No complaints from me

Chain needed to be replaced and so it's always a good idea to replace the cassette at the same time. Makes shifting so much easier. Only the 4 small gears are separate while the remaining 5 larger rings are connected in one piece. A little harder to clean but easier to put back on.

This is not a 105 / Tiagra component. It is Sora. Product is misrepresented.

I used this for my 8 to 9 speed conversion and it worked great. I don't know about durability and I don't care about weight so much but was nice to find this cassette in a variety of configurations--I chose 12/25T to keep the gearing changes small. I used the 9 speed HG53 chain and R440 flatbar shifters and the RD2300 (soon to be RD5701) rear derailleur.

I use cassettes from all different price ranges in the Shimano line. The HG50 is, I think, the best value. It's a bit heavier than the Ultegra or Dura Ace, but works just as well.