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Are all 8-speed Shimano cassettes made from the same quality of steel? Hg200-8 vs Hg31, Hg41 and Hg51 durability

I want to know if anyone knows if the steel used in the Hg200-8 and Hg31/41/51 cassettes is the same. I know the finish is different, but I don't care about the looks. I only care about durability in ...
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What are some notable visual observations one can make of a cassette that indicate wear? And to what degree that wear has progressed?

Last summer I bought a '02 or '03 Specialized Stumpjumper. 3x9 speed. I replaced the crankset this summer with a Shimano FC-622 triple. Yes its 10 speed but I've experienced no problems and felf ...
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