Originally Posted by
FlashBazbo
I know the early adopter market is clamoring for 12-speed but, to be honest, I don't use all of 11-speed. I tend to shift the rear two cogs at a time, almost every time. I don't like the range limitations of 1x (I tried it for over a year), but I could easily be happy with a 2x7 or 2x8. I wouldn't miss anything compared to a 2x12.
I am running a 1x11 right now. The main gripe I have is the large percentage gaps between the gears. Take a similar range cassette and add another cog and now the gaps become smaller. 2x set ups benefit by having smaller range cassettes which have smaller gaps.
I'm not 100% sold on 1x gravel drivetrains but I think the shimano 12 spd 10-45 cassette is worth a try. I think it would make a great gravel set up with a 36t-40t chainring.