When did SRAM eTap come out?

August 2015
In August 2015, SRAM announced the release of its 11-speed wireless electronic road groupset, SRAM RED eTap. The group utilized derailleurs with self-contained batteries to shift using wireless signals sent from the shift levers. Benefits of the system include more precise shifting, faster setup, and lower maintenance.

When did SRAM AXS come out?

February 6, 2019
February 6, 2019 SRAM released three new wireless electronic groupsets. This release included one road groupset, RED eTap AXS, and two mountain bike groupsets, XX1 Eagle AXS and X01 Eagle AXS.

Is SRAM better than Shimano?

The main differences between SRAM vs Shimano are: SRAM has a stronger hold over the high end of the groupset market, whereas Shimano’s groupsets are often bought by entry to mid-level users. Shimano shifting actuation works on a 1:1 ratio, whereas SRAM’s shifting actuation works on a 2:1 ratio.

Is SRAM owned by Shimano?

SRAM Corporation is a privately held bicycle component manufacturer based in Chicago, USA. SRAM is an acronym comprising the names of its founders, Scott, Ray, and Sam. Shimano, Inc. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment.

Is truvativ a SRAM?

Truvativ is part of SRAM but it’s not in the SRAM range (red, rival etc).

Where are SRAM derailleurs made?

SRAM produces on average 80 percent of all of its in-house parts inside the factory in a vast machining area. Of the parts that aren’t produced by SRAM, 90 percent are sourced in Taiwan. SRAM also makes many of its own machines for its production.

What is SRAM enhanced shifting?

The system will automatically shift both front and rear derailleurs in Sequential mode (one gear jump at a time), so you avoid shifting into gear combinations with redundant ratios or automatically shift the rear derailleur when you shift the front derailleur in Compensating mode to reduce the ratio jump.

Why are SRAM cassettes so expensive?

The SRAM cassettes are lighter because of the lack of spiders connecting the different cogs, and the smaller driver. That’s why they are so expensive too. and at least the highest end stuff (like eagle, possibly some of the 11spd stuff) is machined from a single piece, and isn’t an assembly component.

Which SRAM groupset is best?

Best SRAM Mountain Bike Groupset Buying Guide

• SRAM’s groupsets are sought-after for their industry-leading weight-saving properties.
• SRAM SX Eagle is the brand’s entry-level groupset.
• XX1 Eagle AXS is SRAM’s top-end drivetrain collection, used by many professional riders in elite competition.

  What is the Shimano equivalent of SRAM GX?

  SRAM GX Eagle groupset
  The SRAM GX Eagle groupset is a worthy contender to Shimano’s XT, offering similar performance to 12-speed options. It’s designed to be lightweight, reliable and suitable for all trail types.

  Who is the SRAM Corporation and what do they do?

  SRAM Corporation is a privately owned bicycle component manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1987.

  Who are the founders of SRAM bicycle components?

  (August 2017) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) SRAM LLC is a privately owned bicycle component manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1987. SRAM is an acronym comprising the names of its founders, S cott, R ay, and S am, (where Ray is the middle name of the company’s first CEO, Stan Day).

  When did SRAM start making Grip Shift bikes?

  SRAM was founded on a single product in 1987 and introduced the Grip Shift (or twist shift) shifter to the road bike market in 1988. In 1991 that technology was adapted for mountain bikes, and SRAM quickly grew.

  When did SRAM start making mountain bike derailleurs?

  In 1991 that technology was adapted for mountain bikes, and SRAM quickly grew. In 1995, eager to expand, SRAM introduced their first mountain bike rear derailleur, dubbed ESP, that featured a new and unique 1:1 cable actuation ratio that was more tolerant of cable contamination and easier to set than the competitors.