Bos Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 I would say good move....Give it a year or so and There will be some hot new sram Mtb wheels!SRAM acquires ZippBy Mike Davishttp://www.bikemagic.com/news/images/sram_logo.jpghttp://www.bikemagic.com/t.gifOver the years SRAM has gradually expanded its component empire, branching out from its original transmission business by acquiring manufacturers of suspension, brakes, and finishing kit. The obvious gap in the SRAM portfolio has been hubs and wheels.That gap has now been plugged, with composites specialist Zipp set to become part of SRAM within a couple of months. Stan Day, CEO of SRAM said: "Zipp is a great company and respected brand, with a strong management team, advanced technology and superb manufacturing capability."Andy Ording, president of Zipp said: "Zipp has remained focused on market defining technology development in advanced composites and aerodynamics. After nearly two decades of carbon product manufacturing the SRAM opportunity provides additional horsepower and improved global market leverage."No changes are planned within Zipp itself. At the moment Zipp only does road wheels, but we'd imagine that some sort of Zipp MTB wheel will be forthcoming in the not-too-distant future.
Iwan Kemp Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 This is seriously old news Bos. You need to ride less and...wait, no...what the hell am I saying!!!!
Iwan Kemp Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 SRAM plans Zipp purchase within two monthsBy VeloNews.comPosted Sep. 21, 2007
GFishy Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 <H1>SRAM plans Zipp purchase within two months</H1> <DIV =clear_both> <DIV =vn_article_author>By VeloNews.com <DIV =vn_article_date>Posted Sep. 21' date=' 2007[/quote'] We have forgotten about this... Blast from the past
Iwan Kemp Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 ...next you're gonna tell me we landed on the moon!?
Bos Posted April 24, 2009 Author Posted April 24, 2009 Farkstakes.. Im Imbarresed.. Ive been working way Hard.. This is a sign.. I think Im resigning.. Let me redeem myself by saying something you might not have known.. Had a chat to someone regarding tire sealents and the effect of stans etc... Apparently the main reason tires bubling/delaminating is because the air gets into the bead...nothing to do with sealent.. sh*t, now are they telling me to go tubes again?? NEVER... Hey crow.. Cant wait to ride this weekend man.. bit of mud.. ooh Im a kid in a candy store.
Iwan Kemp Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Yes, I've seen it:https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=48766&KW=sram Sealant:http://www.twowheelstrading.co.za/pdfs/Kenda_Tire_Test_Report.pdf Yeah, can't wait to ride Sat & Sun. Trail will be super grippy.
Iwan Kemp Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 ...that red der and cassette will look killer on the Morewood
Willehond Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Geez, I feel stupid too! Didn't know that SRAM took over Zipp, but I'm glad I got SRAM put on my new bike with it's Zipp wheels!!! Going to go and pick it up in less than two hours. SOOOOO EXCITED
gummibear Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Does this mean that Zipp VumaQuad cranks will become SRAM red cranks?
Willehond Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Does this mean that Zipp VumaQuad cranks will become SRAM red cranks? I doubt it. Strangely SRAM also recently brought out their own carbon wheels in direct competition with Zipp! Strange, but I guess they are aimed at a slightly different market segment.
Willehond Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Jealous! We wanna see pics! Oh you will, believe me.
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