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Old 09-03-20, 07:05 PM
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I'll pile on the advice that 1x is going to be a problem; gearing range wise. Granted, 1x setups today can get close to the gearing range doubles support. The lowest off-the-shelf gearing you'll get with 68mm BBs is 46/30 up front in 11/12 speed....which can go fairly low (sub 1:1) and respectably high (4:1). But even on paved roads when you're hauling 30-40+lbs of gear plus yourself will not feel that low at the end of a long-day in the saddle.

It all depends on how much stuff you're touring with.

Seriously, find a backpack and put 30-50lbs of barbell weights in it and try riding your bike up a hill with the gearing you have. You'll understand real quick.

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