Originally Posted by
GlennR
1x means less parts to wear out.
1x chainrings and chains need to be replaced 2-3x more often. The narrow-wide teeth wear a out quicker amd you cant run the chain to the same elongation before shifting and chain drops become an issue. Just ask the majority if cyclocross racers. Usually a chainring is good for 1 season if raced and chains about the same unless you rotate multiple