Thread: 1X10 road
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Old 02-01-15, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Kopsis
What do you perceive would be the benefit? I run 1x10 on my CX bike because eliminating the front derailleur makes it easier to keep the drivetrain working in the hostile conditions of a CX course. The loss of ratios is not a liability when you rarely spend more than 30 sec at a given speed. On the road, 1x10 works ok, but there's really no benefit.
Not sure why but I might try it. If I do there will be a report. I know the jumps might not suit my riding style though.
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