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Rouleur Tech podcast: 1x versus 2x - battle of the chainrings

Dan Cavallari and Peter Stuart debate the 1x versus 2x drivetrain question in the latest Rouleur Tech podcast. Available on Acast, iTunes, and Spotify.

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13 MAY 2021 | UPDATED 09.49 AM BST

All the gears and some ideas. Why have two chainrings and a front changer when the 1x drivetrain revolution has all bases covered? Or does it?

Dan Cavallari makes the case for retaining maximum gearing options, on his road bike at least, while dedicated singleton Peter Stuart goes all in with the modern technology. Sprocket wars and chainring conundrums debated by our resident tech experts.
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