But like... 2x systems don't necessarily have a lower gear. 2x GRX, with the larger rear cassette option, has a significantly higher low gear than my XPLR setup with a fairly large front chainring. The charts don't lie there - I pedal that section you're mentioning fairly regularly and I'd absolutely rather do it in 40x46* on my Landyatchz than the GRX I review.
Yes, there's reduced resolution (especially in some areas), but especially if you're by yourself I find this pretty irrelevant?
I dunno. I'm all for both systems existing, because there's valid arguments for each.
*Sometimes I run a 42t front ring which puts me in a little big higher low gear than the Shimano would, but that's when I'm feeling strong and it's less relevant.
Feb. 16, 2025, 1:56 p.m. - Cooper Quinn
But like... 2x systems don't necessarily have a lower gear. 2x GRX, with the larger rear cassette option, has a significantly higher low gear than my XPLR setup with a fairly large front chainring. The charts don't lie there - I pedal that section you're mentioning fairly regularly and I'd absolutely rather do it in 40x46* on my Landyatchz than the GRX I review. Yes, there's reduced resolution (especially in some areas), but especially if you're by yourself I find this pretty irrelevant? I dunno. I'm all for both systems existing, because there's valid arguments for each. *Sometimes I run a 42t front ring which puts me in a little big higher low gear than the Shimano would, but that's when I'm feeling strong and it's less relevant.