What Is It?
The Shimano CS-HG400 11-32T 9-Speed Cassette is a durable Hyperglide (HG) cassette designed to deliver smooth, reliable shifting for 9-speed mountain, trekking, hybrid, and selected road bike drivetrains. Featuring Shimano Hyperglide technology, the sprockets incorporate specially designed shift ramps and tooth profiles to promote fast, precise gear changes under a wide range of riding conditions.
Manufactured from nickel-plated steel sprockets for improved durability and corrosion resistance, the 11-32T gear range provides an excellent balance between climbing capability and high-speed efficiency, making it ideal for recreational riding, commuting, touring, and cross-country use.
Key Benefits
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Hyperglide (HG) Technology: Optimised shift ramps deliver fast, smooth, and reliable gear changes.
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Wide 11-32T Gear Range: Offers versatile gearing for climbing, commuting, and everyday riding.
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Nickel-Plated Steel Sprockets: Improve durability and corrosion resistance.
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9-Speed Compatibility: Designed for Shimano HG 9-speed drivetrains.
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Precision Gear Spacing: Promotes smooth cadence transitions across the cassette.
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Reliable Performance: Suitable for mountain bikes, trekking bikes, hybrids, and compatible road bikes.
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Easy Installation: Fits standard Shimano HG freehub bodies.
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product |
Shimano CS-HG400 Cassette |
| Speed |
9-Speed |
| Gear Range |
11-32T |
| Tooth Combination |
11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32T |
| Technology |
Hyperglide (HG) |
| Material |
Nickel-plated steel sprockets |
| Lockring Material |
Steel |
| Freehub Compatibility |
Shimano HG (8/9/10-speed and MTB 11-speed HG freehub) |
| Compatible Chain |
Shimano HG 9-speed chain |
| Application |
MTB, Trekking, Hybrid, and compatible Road bikes |
Who Is This Best Suited For?
The Shimano CS-HG400 11-32T 9-Speed Cassette is ideal for:
- Cross-country (XC) riders
- Recreational mountain bikers
- Hybrid bike riders
- Trekking and touring cyclists
- Commuters
- Fitness cyclists
- Road cyclists using compatible 9-speed drivetrains
- Riders replacing a worn 9-speed cassette with a genuine Shimano component
Compatibility Note: The CS-HG400 11-32T fits standard Shimano HG freehub bodies and is designed for use with Shimano HG 9-speed chains. It is compatible with a wide range of Shimano 9-speed drivetrains and can also be used on many 9-speed road bikes equipped with compatible rear derailleurs and HG freehubs.
