Originally Posted by
Maelochs
Can't say I think 12-speed is needed by most, and I think its best application is a 1x set-up ... but you know if they use it in the WorldTour peloton people will buy it.
I'll preface this by saying that I was lol'ing at SRAM's website describing a 1X drivetrain as 'no compromises.' Since when did a compromise in every way possible become 'no compromises' in marketing speak?
Anyway, saying that '12-speed is[n't] needed by most...but you know if they use it in the WorldTour peloton people will buy it' is being totally hypocritical for just about every cyclist on this forum. Practically any cyclist here will admit that they've appreciated the additional cogs for each iteration that has occurred in recent years (7 -> 8 -> 9 -> 10 -> 11). If Shimano or Campagnolo can manage to put 12 cogs on a 130mm OLD hub, I see no reason why I wouldn't buy it at some point. I love my 12-25 11 speed cassette. If I could tack on a 27-28T cog to that same cassette without losing anything, I'd be all over it.
As for 1X drivetrains, I've already made my comment on those in a prior post. SRAM can push 1X all it wants; I'll still be riding triples for as long as I can make them work.