The Acolyte 8-speed cassette gives you all the range you need to challenge yourself. Whether you're climbing the Cascades or the neighborhood sledding hill, all you have to think about is where to put the bike - Acolyte will take care of the rest. And yes, it works with a standard HG freehub body and a normal 8-speed chain. - Steel cogs are continuously forged for strength and shifting accuracy - Compatible with standard freehub bodies