1999 Shimano LX groupset - CS HG50 correct?

79stef

Retro Guru
I need to replace the cassette and chain on my 1999 mountain bike.
The groupset is Shimano LX and the hubs are Shimano Parallax, 8 speed. I'm not sure whether the current cassette is the original one but it's a Shimano CS HG-50 (11-30t)

When I look up this cassette it says its a road cassette.

Does anyone know whether it's the correct cassette for this set up please?
 
It depends what you want to do, if that ratio works you could stick with it. You don’t have to worry about road / mtb cassettes unless you’re dealing with 10/11/12 speed.
 
It depends what you want to do, if that ratio works you could stick with it. You don’t have to worry about road / mtb cassettes unless you’re dealing with 10/11/12 speed.
Thanks, the ratios work just fine. I was just concerned that I had missed something and was using the 'wrong' cassette for the job. I've ordered a NOS one to keep things original (for what it's worth!).
 
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