Originally Posted by
Atlas Shrugged
I presently run a 2x 46-30 and an 11-42 (11-speed) and find the gearing appropriate, and although not approved by Shimano, it is a totally stock GRX system. Shifts well and functions well at both extremes. I agree that it would be nice to have factory-approved wide-range gearing available. However, since I am using lighter, modern gear, the extreme low gearing has not been necessary for me as it was in the past (I am older and less fit now). Most people would not agree with your view that past triples were ideal. . . .
Remind us why past triples were less than ideal?
There are those of us who (1) find shifting our triples completely trouble-free (I use Grip-Shift with a friction left shifter on a flat bar, along with bolt-on aero bars for ideal versatility) and (2) appreciate small incremental jumps between gears versus big jumps between chainrings and between cassette cogs.
I'm sure there's some way that 2x or 1x is superior for some people; just curious what that advantage might be.
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