Originally Posted by Germanrazor

With the setup like a 1X maybe since a FD is not needed have a designed chain guide that could effectively keep cross chaining more manageable. I agree though the line is affected. The only viable way I see is possibly a narrower chain width and tighter cassette spacing as well to accommodate this.

Give the manufacturers time and they will figure it out. Quite honestly, I have wondered why they have not come out with sealed internal drive trains (transmissions) so to speak for bikes that are obviously extremely lightweight. Same principle as when shaft draft was introduced to motorcycles. The weight is the issue here and probably will never happen on a day to day rider.