1999 Shimano LX groupset - CS HG50 correct?

[79stef]

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?

 

[Splatter Paint]

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.

 

[legrandefromage]

8spd Sunrace and SRAM cassettes will fit too, it doesnt have to be just shimano

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.SunRace-8-...L2z4K1E8QoTa96wPkqwyPKr-DoNqshfRoCj4AQAvD_BwE

 

[79stef]

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!).

 

[79stef]

8spd Sunrace and SRAM cassettes will fit too, it doesnt have to be just shimano

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.SunRace-8-...L2z4K1E8QoTa96wPkqwyPKr-DoNqshfRoCj4AQAvD_BwE

Good to know, thanks.