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Would you go 1x?

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  • August 28, 2017 at 11:09 pm #27569
    darrenleroy

    I love the simplicity of 1x and Sram has almost seduced me (although I’ll wait until they bring out an eTap version as that would be fantasy perfect).

    Would anyone else consider switching from a double to a single chain ring or is that just plain hersey? 

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  • August 29, 2017 at 5:12 pm #900977
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    darrenleroy

    CXR94Di2 wrote:

    CXR94Di2 wrote:
    I’ve got XTR single setup 36t crank and 11-42 cassette. Works very well, simple to operate. Doesn’t quite have the range for a road use, perfect for MTB

     

    Where does it let you down? I’d like to go 1x but worry about the low end gearing for really steep hills. I was up the Stelvio in the summer on a compact 50/34 chain ring and a 11-32 on the back and it was bearable, but I wonder what would be the equivalent set-up on a 1x.

    August 29, 2017 at 12:13 pm #900975
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    part_robot

    I don’t think it’s viable if

    I don’t think it’s viable if you do a lot of training with power without an electronically controlled turbo trainer. Having a comfortable cadence for a given power target is hard enough with an 11-32 and a compact, with 15rpm jumps across some cogs; doing it with a 1x will be even worse. Outside of that environment I suppose it makes some sense but I’ve never found I needed the “simplicity”.

    August 29, 2017 at 12:07 pm #900973
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    alansmurphy

    Looking at the Cannondale

    Looking at the Cannondale Slate for my commuter/winter/fun/gravel bike. Had a look at the ratios (think it’s 44T x 42T) and it is very similar to a 34/32 so the big climbs will be catered for. Haven’t quite got the top end but will never use it in a situation that I’m looking to break records…

    August 29, 2017 at 11:59 am #900971
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    ianguignet

    i use SRAM cx1 force on road

    i use SRAM cx1 force on road,gravel etc. Brilliant. Wouldnt go back

    August 29, 2017 at 11:20 am #900969
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    grmtylr

    I’ve been running a 1×11 for

    I’ve been running a 1×11 for the past 18 months or so on my road/gravel bike.

    I was originally running a 42t up front with either an 11-28 or 11-32 cassette. It wasn’t too bad but rides with lots of climbing could be hard work. I also tried running the 11-28 with a 50t up front which was good for flat rides but bloody tough on the hills.

    Since the start of the year I’ve been running a SRAM Force 1×11 set up with a 42t up front and a 10/42 cassette. It’s been fantastic. Managed a week in The Alps and was never short of gears. I was originally concerned about the gaps between gears but in all honesty it’s not bothered me at all.

    I think that a 1×12 set up with the 10/42 gear range and closer ratios would be great. Hopefully SRAM will be moving it across from the MTB groupsets onto the road ones soon. 

    I’ve been looking at going back to a double set up with Etap this weekend but decided that it’s probably a waste of time. Etap 12 speed could change my mind though!

    August 29, 2017 at 10:09 am #900967
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    CXR94Di2

    I’ve got XTR single setup 36t
    I’ve got XTR single setup 36t crank and 11-42 cassette. Works very well, simple to operate. Doesn’t quite have the range for a road use, perfect for MTB

    August 29, 2017 at 7:02 am #900965
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    antigee

    go with the OP a 1xetap setup

    go with the OP a 1xetap setup would tempt  me to switch a bike to electronic shifting 

    ridden a few 1x mtb rentals and think could get used to it  

    August 29, 2017 at 6:32 am #900963
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    Woldsman

    Personally, I am unconvinced

    Personally, I am unconvinced of the merit of further limiting my gearing options on an existing bike. And paying such a premium for the dubious privilege. 

    August 29, 2017 at 6:28 am #900961
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    simonmb

    1 x 12 – I would.

    1 x 12 – I would.

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