Lots of folks running 1x for cross for weight considerations. Cross bikes run narrowish gearing because they don't get up to high road speeds,and at low speeds they generally wind up carrying the bike. For me,living on top of a hill,I'll stick with 3x or at least 2x drivetrains.
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