Goodbye, Front Derailleur? 1x Enve Melee Build & Ride Test

Can a 1x road bike replace a traditional 2x setup? I put the Enve Melee to the test with a new build and a completely different setup—here’s what I learned after 300 miles.

💬 Drop a comment – Would you ride a 1x road setup, or do you think 2x is still king? Let’s discuss below!

✅ In this video, I cover:
Why I rebuilt my Enve Melee for a second time
Full 1x setup with SRAM AXS & CeramicSpeed OSPW
How it rides & compares to my first build
Is 1x gearing really versatile enough for all types of road riding?

🔧 Build Specs:
Frame: Enve Melee (Size 56, Enve Black)
Wheels: Enve SES 4.5
Cockpit: Enve Aero Bars (37cm) + Enve Aero En Route Stem (120mm)
Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS 1x w/ 48T Chainring
Tires: Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR (soon to be 29mm Enve Race Day)
Extras: CeramicSpeed OSPW RS + Coated bottom bracket, Enve bar tape, Selle Italia x Enve Saddle

📌 Is the Melee still relevant in 2025? It was a standout bike at launch, but with modern trends moving toward fully integrated aero race bikes, does it still hold its own? Let’s find out.

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00:00 Introduction
00:24 Yard Sale at Outdoorbros.com
00:41 Build: Enve Branded Components
01:08 Build: Non-Enve Branded Components
01:38 Build Weight
01:58 Old Melee vs. New Melee
02:37 Position and Fit
03:22 Aesthetics
04:26 The 1x Decision
05:39 First Impressions
06:34 Best Generation of Bikes
07:27 Melee's Future
08:12 Stay Tuned...