Shimano CS-LG400 11-Speed 11–50T Cassette
What Is It?
The Shimano CS-LG400-11 (11–50T) is an 11-speed Linkglide mountain bike cassette designed for wide-range gearing and high durability, especially on modern MTB, trekking, and e-bike drivetrains.
It provides a very large gear range (11T to 50T), making it ideal for steep climbs, mixed terrain, and heavy load riding.
It uses Shimano’s LINKGLIDE system, which prioritises smooth shifting, durability, and long service life over race-level speed shifting.
Key Features
- 11-speed wide-range cassette (11–50T)
- LINKGLIDE technology for durability and smooth shifting
- Extremely wide gear range for steep climbs and fast flats
- Designed for high chain tension and e-bike use
- Smooth, controlled gear transitions (reduced “shock” shifting)
- Strong steel sprocket construction
- Optimised for long service life (up to 3x durability vs Hyperglide in some use cases)
- Compatible with Shimano Linkglide 11-speed systems
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Shimano |
| Model |
CS-LG400-11 |
| Speed |
11-speed |
| Range |
11–50T |
| Technology |
LINKGLIDE |
| Sprocket Material |
Steel |
| Freehub Type |
HG (standard MTB 11-speed compatible) |
| Compatible Chain |
LINKGLIDE / HG 11-speed |
| Typical Gear Steps |
11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-36-43-50 |
| Use |
MTB, trekking, e-bike |
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Who Is It Suitable For?
- Mountain bikers (XC, trail, light enduro)
- E-bike riders needing climbing assistance
- Gravel riders using MTB drivetrains
- Touring and bikepacking cyclists
- Riders who need very low climbing gears
- Beginners or recreational riders needing easier gearing
Who Should Use It?
- Riders on Shimano CUES / Linkglide 11-speed systems
- Cyclists tackling steep hills or mountainous terrain
- E-MTB riders with high torque loads
- Bikepackers carrying heavy loads
- Riders replacing worn wide-range cassettes
- Anyone prioritising durability over race-speed shifting
