Shimano CS-HG500 10-Speed Cassette

The Shimano CS-HG500-10 is a highly versatile, reliable 10-speed cassette designed for everything from road riding and gravel setups to urban commuting. Utilizing Shimano's trusted Hyperglide (HG) tooth design, it delivers smooth, precise shifting under power while maintaining long-term resistance to wear.

Featuring a lightweight drilled sprocket layout and durable steel construction, the HG500 is a go-to replacement or upgrade for Tiagra, GRX 10-speed (RX400), and classic 10-speed mountain bike drivetrains.

Key Features

• Hyperglide Tooth Profile: Specially shaped shift ramps and tooth profiles ensure fast, quiet gear changes across the entire block.

• Durable Nickel-Plated Steel: High-tensile steel sprockets feature a nickel-plated finish for superior resistance to corrosion and wear.

• Wide Range of Options: Available in standard road ratios as well as wider gravel/touring wide-range options.

• Universal HG Freehub Fit: Standard 10-speed spline pattern fits standard Shimano/SRAM 8/9/10/11-speed freehub bodies.

Available Gear Ratios

• 11-32T: Excellent middle-ground ratio for road climbing and light gravel.
• 11-34T: Wide-range gear option ideal for GRX RX400 10-speed gravel groupsets, touring rigs, and steep road climbs.

Technical Specifications

• Model: CS-HG500-10
• Speed: 10-Speed
• Material: Nickel-Plated Steel
• Lockring: Steel (Nickel-Plated)
• Freehub Type: Standard Shimano/SRAM HG Spline
• Compatible Chains: HG-X 10-Speed, HG 10-Speed
• System Compatibility: Shimano Road (Tiagra), Shimano Gravel (GRX 10-Speed), and Shimano MTB (Deore 10-Speed)