Thread: 1X drivetrain for all-round gravel / touring bike?
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Old 12-05-19, 10:38 AM
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Leebo
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I would want lower than a 1:1 for a low range. My bike packing rig has 22-36 front, 42-11 cassette for the rear. Gearing is very personal, everyone has a preference . Go 2x, lower range, IMHO. Look at overall GI and cassette spacing gear jumps.
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