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After 8 months of fairly regular riding the original chain on my 09 rockhopper has broken 2x in 2 rides. So I think its time for a replacement.
Will any 9 speed chain work on the hg50 cassette?
yes, however, your cassette may be worn as well (and possibly the chainrings, most likely the middle)
New chain = new cassete, or you will have further problems. Buy a SRAM chain so you can split it for cleaning.
The cassette doesnt look worn, I think its just that the original chain was carp!
<<The cassette doesnt look worn, I think its just that the original chain was carp! >>
even so you should replace cassette and chain - chains and cassettes wear together espcially the smaller sprockets - you may find if you just do the chain that it slips on the smaller sprockets.
Chain Reaction have some good deals on cassettes and chains at the mo - HG61 cassette for £19 reduce from £44 and a HG71 chain for £12
though best get a sram chain as as above the gold powerlink link makes take off and clean a doddle Sram PC971 = £17.99