SRAM vs Shimano: SRAM Was Losing. Now It’s Winning. What Changed?

Описание: For years there was a pretty clear answer: if you wanted the best shifting, you ran Shimano.

SRAM was lighter, cleaner, more interesting… but it came with hesitation. Dropped chains, inconsistent front shifts, and a reputation that stuck around for a long time.

Then in 2024 the E1 generation launched — and almost overnight the conversation changed.

This video isn’t a spec comparison.
It’s a look at why rider perception flipped, how reliability unlocked wireless advantages, and why the 13-speed XPLR group may have pushed the industry into a completely different direction.

Not because Shimano got worse.
Because the definition of “better” changed.
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If you enjoyed this kind of breakdown, check out my video on finally committing to 1x and some of my recent bike builds.

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Chapters
00:00 Why Everyone Trusted Shimano
00:11 The Dropped Chain Era
01:06 Spring 2024 Changed Everything
01:34 When SRAM Became Reliable
02:35 Why Wireless Suddenly Mattered
03:10 The 13-Speed Surprise
03:40 Do We Even Need a Front Derailleur?
04:49 The Perception Flip
05:14 The Rivalry Is Back

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