Originally Posted by
Kapusta
When comparing 1x to 2x, it is not just the overall range to consider, but the gear ratio spacing. Often, 1x will have a wider range cassette, which, assuming the same number if cogs, means wider spacing.
Not much of an issue for MTB, but in my experience it matters more for road and gravel.
Gear spacing may be an issue. I sometimes find myself between gears on my hybrid. It has 3 x 8. But there is some overlap. I will have to calculate the ratios to see if the actual ratio spacing is wider or narrower than the 1x11 I am looing at.