microSHIFT Acolyte Cassette - 8 Speed 12-42t Black ED Coated. The Acolyte 8-speed cassette gives you all the range you need to challenge yourself. Whether youre 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.