{"product_id":"shimano-cassette-hg31-8-speed-11-30t","title":"Shimano Cassette Hg31 8 Speed 11-30T","description":"The Shimano HG31 8-Speed Cassette 11-30T is an entry-level to mid-range 8-speed rear cassette designed for reliable shifting performance on mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and older road drivetrains using Shimano HG-compatible hubs.\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"288\" data-section-id=\"qxmwqz\" data-start=\"274\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"299\" data-start=\"289\"\u003eThis is a:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"300\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"322\" data-section-id=\"1yl9wig\" data-start=\"300\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"302\"\u003e8-speed cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"359\" data-section-id=\"1k0v4kq\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eShimano HG (HyperGlide) compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"385\" data-section-id=\"u3wdsz\" data-start=\"360\"\u003egeared \u003cstrong data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"369\"\u003e11–30T range\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"466\" data-start=\"387\"\u003eIt mounts onto a standard freehub body and works with Shimano 8-speed shifters.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"491\" data-section-id=\"pzn9al\" data-start=\"468\"\u003eGear range (11–30T)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"588\" data-start=\"492\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"543\" data-section-id=\"14mf53n\" data-start=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"514\" data-start=\"494\"\u003e11T smallest cog\u003c\/strong\u003e → higher speed on flat roads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"588\" data-section-id=\"6on3cd\" data-start=\"544\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"546\"\u003e30T largest cog\u003c\/strong\u003e → easier climbing gear\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"630\" data-start=\"590\"\u003eThis is a fairly “tight” range, meaning:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"769\" data-start=\"631\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"653\" data-section-id=\"1nq3ypt\" data-start=\"631\"\u003esmoother gear steps,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"679\" data-section-id=\"1dmz32w\" data-start=\"654\"\u003ebetter cadence control,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"769\" data-section-id=\"1sy2xyl\" data-start=\"680\"\u003ebut not as much climbing assistance as wider-range MTB cassettes (like 11–34 or 11–40).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"794\" data-section-id=\"ebosfz\" data-start=\"771\"\u003eKey characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"796\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"896\" data-section-id=\"1aq1r4o\" data-start=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eSteel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"832\" data-section-id=\"1ti04ht\" data-start=\"823\"\u003edurable\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"849\" data-section-id=\"udgmzp\" data-start=\"835\"\u003elong-lasting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"896\" data-section-id=\"19cw0ml\" data-start=\"852\"\u003eslightly heavier than higher-end cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-section-id=\"nacvus\" data-start=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"922\" data-start=\"900\"\u003eHG shifting design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tShimano HyperGlide ramps improve:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1050\" data-start=\"961\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"992\" data-section-id=\"34k0wv\" data-start=\"961\"\u003esmoother shifting under load,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1017\" data-section-id=\"e30rdj\" data-start=\"995\"\u003efaster gear changes,\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1050\" data-section-id=\"13o67l7\" data-start=\"1020\"\u003emore consistent performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1071\" data-section-id=\"1tlfnfr\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003eBest suited for\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1217\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1112\" data-section-id=\"1ib3r9\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eXC mountain bikes (entry-level builds)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1138\" data-section-id=\"1bql2hz\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eHybrid \/ commuter bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1172\" data-section-id=\"vep85u\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eOlder 8-speed drivetrain setups\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1217\" data-section-id=\"16qy65\" data-start=\"1173\"\u003eLight trail and gravel use (limited range)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1232\" data-section-id=\"16d2o6u\" data-start=\"1219\"\u003eRide feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1347\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1255\" data-section-id=\"19crzpb\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003ePredictable shifting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1286\" data-section-id=\"1pprszj\" data-start=\"1256\"\u003eReliable under moderate load\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1347\" data-section-id=\"84eg15\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003eNot designed for extreme MTB torque or wide-range climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1357\" data-section-id=\"yntdlk\" data-start=\"1349\"\u003ePros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1391\" data-section-id=\"14y0oti\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003eAffordable replacement cassette\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1420\" data-section-id=\"bsct3\" data-start=\"1392\"\u003eDurable steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1458\" data-section-id=\"1wlz2lp\" data-start=\"1421\"\u003eSmooth Shimano shifting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1509\" data-section-id=\"16fjq4\" data-start=\"1459\"\u003eEasy compatibility with many 8-speed drivetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1526\" data-section-id=\"chrobh\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1664\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1568\" data-section-id=\"jfgc9r\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003eLimited gear range for steep MTB climbs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1604\" data-section-id=\"1xlromt\" data-start=\"1569\"\u003eHeavier than higher-end cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1664\" data-section-id=\"s17eqh\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003eNot designed for modern wide-range 10\/11\/12-speed systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1681\" data-section-id=\"1g6g9c7\" data-start=\"1666\"\u003eBottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1929\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"1682\"\u003eThe Shimano HG31 11–30T is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003ereliable, no-frills 8-speed cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for basic MTB, hybrid, and commuter bikes, offering smooth shifting and durability, but with a relatively limited climbing range compared to modern wide-range drivetrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n","brand":"Shimano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44932534239454,"sku":"CSHG318130","price":370.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/14901_SHMCS-HG318SPD.jpg?v=1750177843","url":"https:\/\/onlino-bicycle-shopco.shop\/products\/shimano-cassette-hg31-8-speed-11-30t","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}