SRAM have recently launched their 2008 product range to the press at Sea Otter although news on revisions to the Rock Shox range seemingly will have to wait to later.

Looks like a classic case of evolution over revolution after a couple of years where SRAM have really pushed forward on their product ranges, but worthwhile changes nonetheless.

I’ve added a couple of links to sites with more detail for those who want to plan what they’ll be using on the Surrey Hills trails next year. The concept of an SRAM-only Mountain Bike (or put better, a non-Shimano Mountain Bike) still appeals to me I have to confess, although with my new Orange Five I’ll be taking a big step towards it. But those Truvativ Noir cranks look very tempting.

• 2008 SRAM Product Launch report on Pinkbike
• 2008 SRAM Product Launch on Singletrack

About the author

Matt is one of the founding Molefathers of the Muddymoles, and is the designer and main administrator of the website.

Having ridden a 2007 Orange Five for many years then a 2016 YT Industries Jeffsy 29er, he now rocks a Bird Aether 9 and a Pace RC-627.

An early On-One Inbred still lurks in the back of the stable as a reminder of how things have moved on. You can even find him on road bikes - currently a 2019 Cannondale Topstone 105 SE, a much-used 2011 Specialized Secteur and very niche belt drive Trek District 1.

If you've ever wondered how we got into mountain biking and how the MuddyMoles started, well wonder no more.