1x or 2x For Your Gravel Bike? | All You Need To Know About Gear Ratios

In this video we break down the differences between 1x and 2x setups, weighing their pros and cons for gravel riding. For that we learn the essentials of gear ratios and in the end we discover the perfect setup based on your riding style and terrain preferences.

Have any questions or comments? Leave them below!

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Difference Between 1x And 2x Setups
1:22 - Gear Ratios
3:26 - 1x Advantages
4:13 - 1x Disadvantages
4:49 - Who Is 1x For?
5:47 - 2x Advantages
6:10 - 2x Disadvantages
6:37 - Who Is 2x For?
7:16 - Conclusion

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[evgenypodsezertsev]

Absolutely love my 1x set up. The simplicity adds to the joy of riding. Wouldn't have it any other way.

[tntalex]

2 by 9 is my setup for long distance gravel riding, I like how you can just drop a gear in the front to climb a hill instead of shifting multiple times on a 1by

[SprintTri]

Too much jump between gears for me on a 1X. I like specific cadence which is best with 2X

[davidcawthorne]

All the disadvantages for 2x are not an issue for most folk with well maintained bikes.

[PhiLoSoPheR_NonSenSe]

I'd frankly like an XC bike with a 2x crankset and 11 gears on the rear wheel.

[einundsiebenziger]

2x always! How is this even a discussion?!

[rlefjuk]

Just today ordered 2x for my new frame set. Our roads are pretty flat and smooth so speeds are high and need close ratios like on road bike.

[anthonyc]

1x seems best for people going up/down on trails all the time so they're either going fast or slow, so big gear jumps aren't a big deal.

[diegoeleazar]

It all depends how many bike can you fit at home 😂

[DejanOfRadic]

In the end, I will never give up my 53/11 high I'll choose 2× in anything but a mountain bike, or a casual commuter

[celpabedn]

How much top speed do you lose going from 2x to 1x?

[noelbrown]

I still prefer my bikes with a Triple, and my piano with 88s 😊

[PRH]

2 by all the way, 1 by makes no sense for a gravel bike. 1 by was created for MTB that endure lot of shocks and frequent changes, to prevent chain drop. Gravel bikes dont experience what extreme MTB does.

These gigantic one by cassettes are expensive, and heavy, because of the multiple materials required to get them to an acceptable weight (steel, aluminum, titanium, carbon).

1 by also requires the necessity to sweep across a large amount of cogs in various situations. And of course engenders large chain angles.

Snicking up and down your front chain ring at an intersection or before a climb is so easy comparatively. And lighter. And less expensive

Fashion trumps common sense though unfortunately. Producers will continue to flog them and dummies will continue to buy them :)

[patthewoodboy]

did she say "bisexual" ... 🙂