by Andrew Baker

Created on: March 04, 2008

SRAM is a bicycle component company that originated in Chicago in 1987. They first began to change the biking world with their selling of the Grip Shift, and later in that very same year, a bicycle racer outfitted with a Grip Shift won the Race Across America. Later on, SRAM invested in the Sachs Bicycle Company, as well as constructing a manufacturing plant in Schweinfurt Germany. Soon they invested in RockShox, a famous shock company, which excited many bicycle enthusiasts. Not only have they invested in these companies, but they have also developed the best brakes, bottom brackets, and cranksets to raise even more eyes.

Who wants to own a cheap, second-hand crankset that hardly works? Well to solve your problem, SRAM has released their SRAM Noir 1.1 crankset. This crankset is forged from alloys, and wrapped with a durable carbon-fiber casing for extra strength. The SRAM Noir 1.1 crankset has a matching unidirectional carbon-fiber chain guard for those of you that ride a single-speed bicycle. It includes a 32-tooth alloy chain ring, making it easy to purchase the correct chain for your bike.

Costing around $440, it is a great idea for your ultimate bike. You can purchase it online, and in many stores worldwide, and the price is liable to change a bit. I really hope you will consider purchasing this component for your bike, because it will make a remarkable difference. I happen to have this crankset on my bike, and I absolutely love it. It really makes the ride feel smoother, and more enjoyable. It feels better on my knees as well. I remember when I had a very cheap crankset, and after I rode my bike, my knees would ache, but the SRAM Noir 1.1 crankset does not make me ache at all. I don't know exactly how they do it, but I congratulate SRAM on their success.

The SRAM Noir 1.1 crankset is a spectacular option for your ultimate bike, and is well-built, durable, smooth, and good-looking. It rests in a reasonable price range, and will make your ride much more exciting, I guarantee it. If I were you, I would definitely consider it, because you will absolutely love it.

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