Beginning in 1987 with the introduction of the Grip Shift to the road market, SRAM has a storied history of innovation with both mountain and road components. Growing through acquisitions and product development, SRAM has cemented itself as one of the leading bicycle manufacturing companies in the United States. The 12-Speed SRAM Eagle groups offer more range than ever before. XX1, X01, GX, and NX Eagle drivetrains are durable, efficient, and simple making them easy to maintain so you can ride longer, and ride more.
Founded in Sakai City, Japan in 1921 by Shozaburo Shimano, the company got its start producing a high-quality freewheel for bicycles. Continuing with a high standard of production throughout the 20th century, today Shimano bicycle components are trusted around the world for quality and reliability. One of the largest manufacturers of bike components, Shimano continues to innovate and improve upon their lines of both road and mountain bike groupsets. Shimano components create a more efficient bicycle-to-rider interface that demands less of your energy through low-effort and precise shifting systems and linear response braking systems that deliver superior power and modulation. By using components that work for you, you can focus more on the task at hand riding your bicycle.