SRAM Roam 50, Roam 60 and Rail 50 Wheels – Sea Otter 2013
By Brian Mullin April 30, 2013
26er 29er 650b Sea Otter Classic
SRAM had three new wheels on display at Sea Otter, the Roam 50 and Roam 60, and the Rail 50, and they’ll all come in 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ sizes, and are UST compatible.
Read More »SRAM Announces New X9 and X5 Fat Bike Cranks
By Gregg Kato February 20, 2013
Feature Articles Product Launch
Engineered for the Wide Wheel – Today SRAM announced two new X9 and X5 level cranks for fat bikes. If you are a sharp visitor of the Mtbr Fat Bike Discussion forum, this might not come as too much of a surprise.
Read More »Review: SRAM X0 2×10 with Grip Shift
By Brian Mullin February 02, 2013
Feature Articles Gear/Apparel Pro Reviews
Introduction by Francis Cebedo: SRAM revolutionized drivetrains with their introduction of the modern 2×10 system a couple years ago. They wanted to give you more functionality with less complexity. They then went back to the archives to resurrect Grip Shift by perfecting its accuracy and shifting action. Have they succeeded in both endeavors? Read on
Read More »SRAM MTB News – World Bicycle Relief, Red Bull Rampage, Superenduro and London’s bronze
By Valerie November 06, 2012
Press and News Video
People across rural Africa race the sun every day to meet basic needs. Without access to transportation, vital resources like healthcare, education and economic opportunity are often out of reach. The solution is in your hands. Help us put it in theirs. Learn More. Taking the Bull by the Horns: Kurt Sorge Wins Red Bull
Read More »SRAM XX1’s golden debut, SID and Reba 27.5, Elixir 5 and Stevie Smith
By Valerie October 02, 2012
Press and News
XX1 Starts from Gold XX1 Wins Biggest XC Races of 2012. Introduced last May, SRAM XX1, the first 1X specific MTB drivetrain, has already collected some stellar results in the 2012 XC racing season: gold in London with Jaroslav Kulhavy, World and World Cup champion with Nino Schurter. XX1 has won every international XC race
Read More »SRAM XX1 Explained
By Gregg Kato September 25, 2012
Interbike Parts
SRAM revolutionized mountain bike drivetrains with the 2×10 system and now, XX1 continues their reputation for innovation and simplicity with what works. XX1 can be used for enduro/all-mtn trail riding as well as for XC riding. The rear cassette has an amazing 10-42 tooth spread! In a nutshell, the benefits of a 1×11 speed drivetrain
Read More »SRAM’s Steve Smith – Wandering
Steve Smith is one of SRAM’s favorite Son’s and with the Crankworx hype (CWX triple crown) and World champs around the corner, we wanted to wish steve the very best and let you behind the scene’s of a very full life. It could have something to-do with his eyes (as crazy looking as they are)
Read More »SRAM 10-speed Grip Shift Review
By Brian Mullin August 10, 2012
Feature Articles Pro Reviews
The new 10-speed Grip Shift was introduced at Sea Otter this year, after extensive block box testing and some race appearances, including Jaroslav Kulhavy’s 2011 XC World Championship win. The new system was reengineered from the inside out, with some excellent technology, such as their speed metal shift indexing, roller thunder ball bearings and jaws
Read More »39 More Days Until Interbike 2012
By Valerie August 09, 2012
Interbike Press and News
Interbike Industry Party – Presented by SRAM The premier industry party of the year is set – mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 9-11pm. We are proud to partner with our friends at SRAM as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. The event will be held at Lavo – “Vegas’ New Hotspot” according
Read More »SRAM News – Crankworx, the new RockShox Monarch RT3, Avid X0 Trail
By Valerie August 07, 2012
Press and News Video
Crankworx Doubles Up! MTB Festival Goes Big in Europe SRAM is a longtime partner of Crankworx MTB Freeride Festival in Whistler, Canada so it was a natural move to support Crankworx’s first venture into Europe. World-class racing and competition, a great location, and some of the best riding in Europe greeted the attendees of Crankworx
Read More »SRAM Riders Command XC, Enduro and DH Racing Weekend
By Valerie August 03, 2012
Press and News
The World Cup XC finals in Val d’Isere, France provided a perfect stage for SRAM athlete’s success last weekend. Nino Schurter took the win in the men’s race and clinched the overall title while Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå won the women’s race. A full-SRAM top 5 overall sweetened Nino’s overall victory in the final World Cup
Read More »SRAM XX1 Wins First XC World Cup With Nino Schurter, Podiums with Emily Batty
By Valerie August 01, 2012
Press and News
Nino Schurter (Scott-Swisspower) won the final round of the 2012 XC World Cup in Val d’Isere, France on the new SRAM XX1 drivetrain. Nino successfully raced XX1 at the Swiss national championships last weekend and was confident that the new drivetrain would help him clinch the World Cup series. With the prestigious series win behind
Read More »SRAM’s new 1×11 Drivetrain in Detailed Photos and Video!
By Gregg Kato July 02, 2012
Feature Articles Parts Product Launch Video
SRAM (innovators of the 2×10 drivetrain) are back at it again. This time, they are making things even simpler with a 1×11 setup called “XX1″. It is a single chainring in front, paired with an 11 speed cassette in the rear. The rear cassette features an ultra-small 10 tooth cog and an ultra high 42
Read More »SRAM June 2012 News
By Valerie June 06, 2012
Press and News Video
Up for Every Challenge The SRAM X5 2×10 Product Family Who says performance always comes at a high price? With race-ready performance and technology, SRAM X5 2X10 components help off-road enthusiasts take it to the next level. With smooth and precise X-Glide shifting and legendary SRAM 10-speed performance, X5 brings out the best in any
Read More »All New SRAM XX1 Family Sneak Preview
By Gregg Kato May 25, 2012
Feature Articles Parts
Some interesting news this morning from SRAM, a Sneak Peek at their new 1×11 drivetrain that features their new Type 2 derailleur and will be compatible with either trigger shifters or Grip Shift. No specifics about the actual number of teeth on the cassette, but they call it the “widest range available”. 1×11….less is more?
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All-New SRAM Grip Shift XX and XO
By Valerie March 31, 2012
Feature Articles Parts
Introduction by Mtbr: Ahh, remember the good old days when we had choices when it came to shifters. One of earliest poll/vs. sections of Mtbr was ‘Trigger shifter vs. Gripshift’. It was fairly evenly split but most were just happy that there was choice and competition. The old XRay shifters were, trick and light but
Read More »SRAM Partners with Crankworx, Les 2 Alpes, Freeride Festival
By Valerie March 26, 2012
Press and News
Crankworx MTB Festival Lands in Europe in July 2012 The French resort Les 2 Alpes will host the inaugural European edition of the Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike Festival. As a long standing partner of the world famous Crankworx mountain bike festival held every year in Whistler, Canada, SRAM has stepped in to support Crankworx Europe
Read More »Nino Schurter Wins Inaugural XC World Cup, SRAM XX Sweeps the Men’s Podium
By Valerie March 20, 2012
Press and News
With Nino Schurter’s (Scott – Swisspower) victory at the first XC World Cup of 2012 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, SRAM XX remains unrivaled in the men’s XC World Cup since its 2009 introduction. Joining Nino on the podium were local hero Burry Stander (Specialized Factory Racing), Manuel Fumic (Cannondale Factory Racing), Julien Absalon (Orbea) and
Read More »The World Wide Family – Global Athlete
By Valerie March 16, 2012
Press and News
To be the best. It’s why we ride. It’s why we build components. And it’s why SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvativ support the world’s best mountain bike athletes, from World Cup XC to Crankworx Slopestyle, from Downhill to Enduro. We’ve been climbing to new heights at an astounding pace since we entered this game 25
Read More »World Bicycle Relief Reaches Milestone of 100,000 Bicycles Distributed
By Valerie March 16, 2012
Press and News
Organization’s Rugged Bicycles Assist People in Need in Sub-Saharan Africa Chicago, March 16, 2012 (Globe Newswire) — World Bicycle Relief is a not for profit organization that was created by bike industry leader SRAM Corporation in 2005 to aid victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami in Sri Lanka. The organization recently distributed its 100,000th bicycle to people
Read More »Introducing the All-New SRAM Type 2 Rear Derailleur
By Gregg Kato March 15, 2012
Feature Articles Parts Product Launch
SRAM just announced details today on their new Type 2 rear derailleurs. They feature a bearing clutch and the primary purpose is to reduce chain slap and chain drops as well as allow for easier wheel removal. The clutch design is purported to be maintenance free. The idea is similar to the adjustable tension on
Read More »Grip Shift – Reengineered from the inside out.
By Valerie February 20, 2012
Feature Articles Parts Product Launch
10 speed Grip Shift is here. Ever since we covered the SRAM offerings from Interbike in 2010, there were a flood of comments asking about Grip Shift for 2×10. The original comments can all be seen in the Mtbr SRAM Virtual Trade Show Booth from Interbike 2010. Apparently, SRAM was listening. And developing. And answering.
Read More »SRAM February 2012 News
By Valerie February 13, 2012
Press and News
Photo of the Month The first ride of 2012 – Wakamarina, New Zealand Bike Check: Jerome Clementz Jerome has dominated the enduro scene in 2011.Check out his winning bike from Trans Provence, the toughest enduro race in the world. RockShox Forks Oil Chart Do you know the exact oil volume required inside your new 2012
Read More »Santa Cruz Syndicate Thanks SRAM for 8 years of Support
By Valerie January 31, 2012
Feature Articles Press and News Video
The Santa Cruz Syndicate and SRAM/RockShox brands have been synonymous with one another for 8 years, from the inception of the Syndicate in 2004 through 2011. It is with sadness and great respect that we are parting ways in 2012. This has been an incredible journey, and the partnership has helped our racers achieve an
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