SRAM Purchases Powertap
04-12-19, 07:26 PM
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Seems like SRAM is trying to create a monopoly on bike products. IIRC, SRAM bought Zipp, which is a big player in the bike scene. Not sure who else SRAM bought either. But, I still consider SRAM third tier in the component lineup with Shimano, Campangnolo ( depending which side of the pond you are on) and then SRAM. In point, eTap and 1x don't seem to be doing well in the realm of things, but SRAM must be doing something right to have this ability to purchase such large companies?
Seems like SRAM is trying to create a monopoly on bike products. IIRC, SRAM bought Zipp, which is a big player in the bike scene. Not sure who else SRAM bought either. But, I still consider SRAM third tier in the component lineup with Shimano, Campangnolo ( depending which side of the pond you are on) and then SRAM. In point, eTap and 1x don't seem to be doing well in the realm of things, but SRAM must be doing something right to have this ability to purchase such large companies?
-Avid (2004)
-Rockshox (2002)
-Truvativ (2004)
-Quarq (2011)
-Zipp (2007)
-Bicycle Divisions of Fichtel&Sachs, and Sachs-Huret
I suppose the PowerTap buyout is taking an opportunity to buyout the competition before someone else did.
