What replacement sprocket/cassette for early 1990s 7-speed

[fendervg]

Hello from a new member - currently in the process of rebuilding a 1991 Beara hardtail custom racing (hand built cro-mo, made in Ireland) frameset with M730/732 XT components.

Just wondering, seeing as it's generally accepted as good practice to replace the sprocket cassette along with a new chain, which replacement 7 speed one people are using? I can see the Shimano HG40/HG71 widely available, but what kind of quality are these and are there any other recommendations?

The last time I did a retro build I purchased a custom sprocket set from Harris Cyclery, sadly no longer around.

Many thanks.

 

[Takingabreak]

For 7 speed I tend to use SRAM cassettes as they seem to work well and are readily available at a reasonable price

 

[Canuckbiker]

Shimano 11-28 7 speed CS-HG41-7 is my go to, very light also at 225g. I use KMC Z51 (6, 7, 8 speed) chain

Both very reasonably priced, most of my stable is 7 speed

 

[fendervg]

Thanks guys, will check these out.

So it looks like two good options are:

SRAM - 12-32t
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/cs-pg-730-a1
Shimano - 11-28t
https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/shimano/CS-HG41-7.html

 

[clubby]

Had good results with SRAM 7 speed.

 

[dirttorpedo]

Personally I'd go with a 12-32 like this because I like low end and live in a hilly place

https://www.amazon.ca/SRAM-PG730-7-Speed-Cassette-12-32T/dp/B000NNQJ5O
Sunrace also sells 7 speed cassets, but sadly no 32 low gears.

https://sunrace.com/product/csm63-7as/