Shimano CS-HG700 11-Speed Cassette (11–34T)
What Is It?
The Shimano CS-HG700 11-34T is an 11-speed Hyperglide (HG) cassette designed for road, gravel, and endurance bikes. It provides a wide gear range (11–34T), making it suitable for both fast riding on flat roads and easier climbing on hills.
It is part of Shimano’s HG700 series, commonly used with Shimano 105 / Ultegra-level drivetrains (11-speed mechanical systems).
Key Features
- 11-speed Shimano Hyperglide cassette
- Wide-range gearing: 11–34T
- Smooth and precise shifting under load
- Optimised for road and endurance riding
- Compatible with Shimano HG 11-speed freehubs
- Durable steel sprocket construction
- Good balance between climbing ability and road speed
- Works well in mixed terrain (road + light gravel)
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Shimano |
| Model |
CS-HG700 |
| Speed |
11-speed |
| Range |
11–34T |
| Technology |
Hyperglide (HG) |
| Freehub Type |
Shimano HG 11-speed |
| Sprocket Material |
Steel (nickel-coated) |
| Typical Gear Steps |
11-13-15-17-19-21-23-25-27-30-34 |
| Use |
Road / Endurance / Gravel |
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Who Is It Suitable For?
- Road cyclists (endurance and climbing-focused)
- Gravel riders using 2x11 or 1x11 setups (compatible systems)
- Touring cyclists needing easier climbing gears
- Riders in hilly or mountainous terrain
- Shimano 105 / Ultegra 11-speed mechanical users
Who Should Use It?
- Riders wanting a wide-range road cassette
- Cyclists who struggle with steep climbs on standard 11–28 or 11–32 cassettes
- Endurance riders needing consistent cadence control
- Gravel riders using Shimano 11-speed road drivetrains
- Bikepackers carrying extra weight
- Riders upgrading from tighter road cassettes
