SRAM doesn’t just make bike parts; they re-engineer the way we interact with the machine. Founded in Chicago in 1987 with the introduction of Grip Shift, SRAM has spent decades systematically dismantling the “status quo” of drivetrain design. Today, they lead the digital revolution in cycling. By eliminating cables, rethinking gear ratios, and standardizing the frame-to-derailleur interface, SRAM has made shifting faster, more intuitive, and—most importantly—nearly indestructible. If you want a bike that feels like a precision instrument, you want SRAM.