Originally Posted by
saddlesores
problem i have with a 1x is the spacing between the gears. for my
riding that would suck, carrying a moderate load into the wind for
8 hours straight, or a 6-hour long uphill slog, but unable to find the
right gear.
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When I looked at assorted gravel bikes, some had 34/50 105 cranks, which sucks for hills. Others had 1X 11 spd. Some had 11 spd and a 30/46. I got the 30/46 bike with 11-34 and have 15
different gears. A 1X has 11. I like more gears and was fortunate early in my cycling years to actually learn how to shift a front derailer.