SRAM vs. Shimano

Bicycle component manufacturers Shimano and SRAM both offer a range of products from entry-level to high-end competition components. SRAM is based in Chicago and is focused on making only high-end bicycles and bicycle parts. Shimano, a Japanese company, extends their product range to sport fishing and rowing equipment, although the biggest portion of their revenue comes from bicycle components. Shimano is the worldwide leader in bicycle components with a 50% share of the global market.