American bicycle component manufacturer SRAM has recently taken over Amprio, a German e-bike systems manufacturer under the Rheinmetall Group of companies. This could very well be the sign e-bike aficionados the world over have been waiting for. Could SRAM finally be making its e-bike market debut?
In recent years, nearly all bicycle component specialists have rolled out e-bike-focused products. Shimano's motors are incredibly popular, and SR Suntour has even joined in on the fun, as well. Heck, even , a company known for chains and sprockets, has a line of e-bike focused components. Needless to say, SRAM's entry into the e-bike market could be considered well overdue, but it certainly isn't unwelcome.E-Bike Tips
, SRAM seems to have acquired the rights to manufacture the RMAG, Amprio's most recent mid-drive system. In a similar fashion to all the high-end e-bike motors currently on the market, the RMAG is compact, lightweight, and powerful. Weighing in at just 2.85 kilograms, the system can churn out 90 Nm of torque—at par with the likes of Yamaha, Bosch, and Shimano.