Shimano CS-HG200 Tourney Cassette Review! Hidden Gem for Gravel Bike?

[@impaledface7694]

All I can say is anything under 8 speeds is a crazy deal these days for just riding around. Enough range with a more mtb cassette, hyperglide teeth profiles, and proven designs. Looks like the perfect area for that type of bike. Cruising along having a good time.

[@newoldsteel]

100%! Thanks for commenting!

[@inthebush3]

So glad I recently discovered your channel as I'm really enjoying it. Using a 9 speed 11 to 36 t HG cassette with an Alivio derailleur as a 1x. No clutch no problems. Who needs more than 7 to 9 speeds max. Your bike looks so beautifully simple.

[@newoldsteel]

Thank you so much for watching! Honestly I think the clutch isn’t as essential as the industry makes it out to be. For real too many gears these days! Thanks again!

[@rohanisidore1890]

Correct. Alll those gears for what?

[@ericbackstrom6223]

​@@rohanisidore1890$$$$$

[@glennhuinda9783]

There's also someone in the internet that if you have an 8-10 speed hub and had an unsused 13t cog then you can use it as a spacer for 7 speed cassette. And he demonstrated it and it works.

[@newoldsteel]

That's so good to know! I wound up seeing that video too. Thanks for commenting about it and watching!

[@draugmithrin]

Run 7 speed on my commute bike with a 44/32/22 crankset. Parts are cheaper but durable, 7 speed wheels are strong due to less dishing. Winter tends to wreck freehubs on my commute bike so will use a Tourney freewheel which easy to replace if required. I use Dia-Compe ENE friction shifters on Gevenalle brake levers (instead of being on downtube, shifters mount on brake lever).

[@newoldsteel]

That’s a detail I didn’t cover but you are right, less dishing means it’s stronger. Sounds like a killer setup you got!

[@kajkob]

Love the budget component reviews and info. Just got into the cycling world, and I can’t spend a bunch of money just to find out what I like or what works for me. Budget builds allow people to try the sport and hopefully test different setups to discover the possibilities and options. Keep doing these vids, subbed!

[@newoldsteel]

Thank you so much for the support I appreciate it! I got one vid coming where it's not so much a budget part, but then after that I'll be back to budget bikes/components!

[@newoldsteel]

I am aware that the range of these cassettes are limited, as I know it would most likely be used for a 2x or more often a 3x setup. But this video is proof it can be used for a 1x drivetrain!

[@joeyslats31]

THIS is why I love this channel!

[@newoldsteel]

@@joeyslats31 I’m so stoked you do! Thank you for the support!

[@CharlieMetcalf]

That was such a great purchase for Florida. LOTS of sandy roads there.

[@newoldsteel]

For real! The sand is everywhere lol 😂 but more of a fun challenge!

[@garygingrich9803]

I always enjoy your videos.

[@newoldsteel]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@hijntromp8531]

I also use those cassettes. You will see there is a favourite ring on the rear that you will use most of the time and it wears more than the others so don't forget to shift more than usual to use all the rings 🤠

[@newoldsteel]

Very true, especially with all the sand I’m riding through. Thanks for watching!

[@juliohenrique8546]

Hahaha for real!! I have a Triban RC100 with that cassette and the 14T cog it's my favorite...😂😂😂

[@vintagesteel]

I have a 1x with an 8 sp 11-34t Shimano cassette and a Shimano claris rear derailleur but I have down tube indexed shifters instead. It's super dialed and shifts just almost as good as a much more expensive setup. Only thing is the cheap cassettes wear out super quick and then wear with the chain in a way to where only that specific chain is compatible with the cassette it was used on. When you try to put a new chain on, it starts jumping on the cassette so be prepared to also swap out the cassette when it's time to swap out the chain

[@newoldsteel]

Shimano Claris is another super underrated groupset that is awesome. True that, especially with all the sand I ride through I bet I’ll have to replace my stuff a lot sooner than later!

[@vintagesteel]

The sand will definitely eat away at it faster. I tried swapping out a new chain after 3 months on my cassette with relatively light riding and it was already so worn it was incompatible with a new chain but for a $12 chain and $20 cassette I can't complain

[@gusnuk68]

I'm still using that Tourney sprocket, but with the lowest 32t ratio. It's bloody cheap yet versatile when combined with my Sugino triple chainring (The lowest ratio is 20t) on my old Trek 520. Great vid btw.

[@newoldsteel]

Thank you for watching! Oh yea I bet using it with a triple is actually amazing, I want to use a triple so bad but no big hills here lol.

[@donttouchthisatall]

As someone who owns mostly older/vintage steel bikes, and has to content with 126 mm rear spacing, i appreciate you doing those budget reviews. The only thing I find off putting on these casettes is the writing on the largest cog. I have a 7 sp silver version and took the heat gun to it to make the godawful stickers come off ;) Edit: while maybe less of a budget option, but I think you can use a 10 sp casette and remove a cog to make it work with a 7sp hub if you have the need for a specific cadence. And since you are doing friction, gettin "in-gear" should be a non issue.

[@newoldsteel]

Haha yea that does puzzle me why they put to logo and stuff on it if it’s a budget option, I would think it costs Shimano more money over time for the big logo printing. I might try that with another cassette just cause!

[@donttouchthisatall]

@@newoldsteel To keep it budget, you could always do a 10sp used cassette :)

[@Loz20365]

just installed the 32t version of this cassette, and with friction shifters it shifts significantly better than the sram cassette ever did that it replaces

[@newoldsteel]

Oh awesome to hear! Glad you felt how significantly better it is. Thanks for watching!

[@ericbackstrom6223]

Please update after the miles pile up. I also just installed a Tourney 12-32 cassette on my '96 Raleigh m50

[@newoldsteel]

@@ericbackstrom6223 will do! I’ll absolutely post about any changes or issues that pop up! Thanks for watching!

[@ericsande5345]

I have cheap Shimano cassettes on my 1x8 commuters. They're fine and only cost $20!

[@newoldsteel]

You are right! I got 8 speed cassettes as well and they are fantastic!

[@zunildaobrien7542]

Great video!!! 🔥

[@newoldsteel]

Thank you!!

[@davidswenton1038]

Just subscribed to your channel, and from your recommendation will purchase HG200 for my Trek FX. What chain are you running with the new cassette?

[@newoldsteel]

@@davidswenton1038 thank you so much for subbing! It’s a KMC 9 speed chain so it works with this setup. I actually now have Shimano tourney 7 speed shifters with Acera rear derailleur now on it and still works 100% fine!

[@davidswenton1038]

Excellent, this is a terrific site. I have always said, “the steel frames from the ‘90’s were the best”! Just made a purchase for the HG200.

[@breathestrongcycling3672]

Tourney is not a dirty word around my house!... also Decathlon stock 7ans8 speed cassettes if theres one near you 👍

[@newoldsteel]

Oh I’ll have to check those out! Thanks for watching and the support!

[@banksiaspinulosa7442]

Hows the durability on the hg200?? I choose to commute by bike rather than car so I do a lot of miles and use it everyday.

[@johnnydoe66]

It's funny how the industry keeps pushing more gears, but I would bet that the majority of cyclists, especially we casual ones never use them all. My road bike has a 10 spd rear and I very rarely use the 11 and 13. My mtb has a SRAM 1 x 12 and I have yet to use the the top three gears.

[@newoldsteel]

So true! And it’s funny they talk about weight savings when the extra cogs added aren’t even used which adds weight 🤔 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AG-el6vt]

I have a subcompact 2x crankset, and it has the effect that you use more the whole range of cogs. I live in a hilly area, and defo use both ends.

[@Malcolmanita1]

It's junk the 9 speed, 1800KM and 2 new cassettes . Teeth are complete gone