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That's exactly how I feel about 1x drivetrains. They're standard on almost
every higher end complete build now. All of the trails that I ride are long
out-and-backs in the mountains, which means first half of the ride is a
sustained technical climb to the top and then rip roaring decent back to the
bottom. Granny gear is much welcomed if not a requisite on these rides. So,
basically any new bike I buy will have to be fitted with a 2x drivetrain, or I
will seek out a complete build that offers that.
April 22, 2015, 6:30 a.m. - Jerome Varriale
#!markdown That's exactly how I feel about 1x drivetrains. They're standard on almost every higher end complete build now. All of the trails that I ride are long out-and-backs in the mountains, which means first half of the ride is a sustained technical climb to the top and then rip roaring decent back to the bottom. Granny gear is much welcomed if not a requisite on these rides. So, basically any new bike I buy will have to be fitted with a 2x drivetrain, or I will seek out a complete build that offers that.