RockShox Inc. is an American company founded by Paul Turner in 1989, that develops and manufactures bicycle suspensions. The company led in the development of mountain bikes. It is now part of SRAM Corporation.

RockShox – Innovative MTB Suspension Forks, Rear Shocks & Accessories

RockShox, a brand of the SRAM Family, is since decades a synonym for outstanding MTB suspension forks, shock absorbers and height adjustable seat posts among mountain bikers. The versatile adjustment options of the damping and suspension systems leave nothing to be desired by riders of all disciplines, from entry-level to expert level, and ensure an outstanding riding experience. Highlights in the RockShox product portfolio are the Signature Series forks and shocks and the wireless RockShox Reverb AXS seat posts.

Website: www.sram.com/en/rockshox 

From February, 2020 Velomania LTD is the official distributor of SRAM for the Bulgarian market. Velomania LTD is the newest member of the SRAM family and is based in Sofia.

Velomania LTD will serve the market need for SRAM products and will support all dealers of the brand in the country from availability, on time deliveries, technical and warranty service. The company's business goals are to contribute to the constant growth of the market for the benefit of all participants in it - from the manufacturer to the end customer.

SRAM LLC is a privately owned bicycle component manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, founded in 1987. SRAM is an acronym comprising the names of its founders, Scott, Ray, and Sam, (where Ray is the middle name of the company's first CEO, Stan Day). The company is known for producing cycling components, including some internally developed, such as Grip Shift, EAGLE (1x12), DoubleTap, dedicated 1x11 mountain and road drivetrains and SRAM Red eTap.

The company grew organically and through acquisitions to become a high-end cycling component brand, selling under the brands SRAM, Avid, RockShox, Truvativ, Quarq, and Zipp. Their components are manufactured primarily in-house, in factories located in Portugal, Taiwan, China, and the U.S., and distributed and sold as Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) equipment and aftermarket components in markets globally.

Website: www.sram.com

Founded by Shozaburo Shimano in 1921, Shimano base its headquarters in Sakai, Japan and is famous for producing bicycle components and fishing tackle. Shimano is the leader of the global bicycle component market, commanding approximately 50% of the market share. It is a multinational corporation with over 7 700 staff members and offices in 21 countries. Its products include drivetrains, brakes, wheels and pedal components for road, mountain and hybrid bikes.

These components are generally organized as groupsets intended to be used as a near complete collection of a bicycle's mechanical parts. The mission of the company is to promote health and happiness through the enjoyment of nature and the world around us.

Official internet site: www.shimano.com

A short history of Shimano:

1921 - Shozaburo Shimano establishes Shimano Iron Works. Begins production of the bicycle freewheel.

1929 - Business is suspended, affected by the Great Depression.

1951 -  The company is renamed SHIMANO industrial Co.,Ltd..
 
1956 -  Production of external speed changer (the first Shimano derailleur) begins.

1957 - Production of internal speed changer (3-speed Hub) begins. Research on cold forging begins.

1967 - Production of the 'Sky Lark' derailleur begins.

1970 - Fishing Tackle Division is launched.

1973 - Shimano comes out with Dura-Ace series of road racing components.

1970s - The company finds its niche on the US market as demand outstrips supply due to the economic boom.

1984 - Shimano comes out with the integrated systems SIS® and Deore XT.

1992 - Shimano (Kunshan) Bicycle Components Co.,Ltd.is established to trade solely with bicycle components.

1999 - WH-7700, wheelsets for road bikes, are launched.

2009 - Rowing business is launched.

2011 - Shimano marks 90th anniversary.

2012 - DURA-ACE 9000 series is released.