Gravel bike -- 1x vs 2x

Sram has all but skipped 2x for all-road bikes. Their push to 1x, especially driven rightly by CX is not the perfect solution for all gravel riders.

I think a 12s variant with something between 10-50 Eagle and 10-42 11s may give appropriate range and improved hear steps.

Shimano Ultegra RX gives a direct 2x11 option with clutched performance. It’s an important development because we need solid clutched derailleurs, IMHO.

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