SRAM is a global manufacturer of bicycle components headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1987.
SRAM was founded in 1987 by Scott King in Chicago, Illinois.
It was launched with just one product, Grip Shift, and later expanded to include other products and brands such as RockShox and Avid.
In 2014, SRAM introduced its revolutionary 1x11 drivetrain, which has since become a popular feature on many mountain bikes.
SRAM has also been involved in professional cycling, sponsoring teams such as the BMC Racing Team and the Trek Factory Racing Team.
Shimano is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment.
Campagnolo is an Italian manufacturer of high-end road cycling components.
The XX1 Eagle AXS is a wireless electronic shifting system for mountain bikes.
The Red eTap AXS is a wireless electronic shifting system for road bikes.
The Code RSC is a hydraulic disc brake system for mountain bikes.
The Force 1 is a single-chainring drivetrain system for road bikes.
The XX1 drivetrain has a wider gear range and is typically lighter than the X01. It is also more expensive.
AXS technology is SRAM's wireless electronic shifting system that allows riders to customize their shifting preferences and track gear usage.
In general, SRAM and Shimano components are not directly compatible, although there are some adapters and workarounds available.
The weight of a Red eTap AXS groupset is around 1,760 grams for the HRD (hydraulic disc brake) version and 1,721 grams for the non-HRD version.
SRAM hydraulic disc brakes use DOT 5.1 brake fluid, which has a higher boiling point than DOT 4 fluid.