Why are people so loyal to SRAM ?

[DieselnDust]

This groupset thing is really interesting. So SRAM got way ahead when they went 1x12, I moved across and loved (still love) the GX1x12, paired with a SRAM carbon crank I have had minimal issues, nothing when considering the milage done. My kid races with full XX1 with zero issues. In Feb 2019 we were at the SA Cup XCO event in the Western Cape, where SRAM is one of the sponsors (really good stuff as sponsorship is critical for the survival of this format). A mate of ours had their young kids race bike parked off next to the SRAM marketing tent. There were loads of bikes around as this was near the finish area. The SRAM chap comes over and tells the father of the kid to move the bike away as it has Shimano parts.... That just didn't feel good. Just spec'd my kids new build with full XTR incl brakes. Going to make sure we hang around the SRAM chap if we see him this year. Competition is great for everyone, it drives innovation and we all benefit.

 

 

I think it was just his attempt at being humurous. 

However in the past in a different country I did have a similar request from the Shimano guys (they sponsored the event) as pics doing the round on media of SRAM equipped bikes  in the Shimano Tech area didn't look good. In fact I wasn't asked to move my bike, they moved it for me LOL

Sponsors put a lot into the events and they do try to ensure that they get as much positive exposure as possible. Can't please all the people all of the time