2x all the way. Had always been using my cross bike for “gravel” for the past 20 years. When I got a proper gravel bike 7 years ago was immediately not liking the 1 x setup as I found myself spinning out. Wanted my next gravel bike to have 2x but it has a motor instead so that’s moot. Literally.
Feb. 19, 2025, 10:35 a.m. - Brian Goldstone
2x all the way. Had always been using my cross bike for “gravel” for the past 20 years. When I got a proper gravel bike 7 years ago was immediately not liking the 1 x setup as I found myself spinning out. Wanted my next gravel bike to have 2x but it has a motor instead so that’s moot. Literally.