1x vs. 2x: Should I Keep Racing on a 1x? | Unbound Gravel Prep | TPC

1x vs. 2x drivetrains might be one of the most contentious topics in gravel cycling. In the last 3 years, more riders have won Unbound Gravel using a 2x drivetrain, but diehards like Bruce still believe in the simplicity of a 1x. Bruce explains the pros and cons, why he’s ditched the front derailleur for racing, why he prefers smaller chainrings, and why he’s also become a fan of electronic drivetrains like SRAM AXS.

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0:00 Bruce is a massive 1x shill
0:54 There’s no room for civil discourse here
1:58 The proof is in the pudding
2:33 1x cons… so many cons, Bruce
3:24 I agree, normies should run smaller chainrings
4:07 Yeah, I HATE big jumps, Bruce
5:59 You’re losing SO many watts!
7:05 1x “pros”... pffft. CLEARLY user error
8:09 Your mind is weak, Bruce.
8:57 OK, I like electronic shifting too
10:11 Straight to jail
11:13 2x 4EVER!