1x vs 2x - I was WRONG!

If I were buying a new gravel bike today, it would be tough to decide 1x vs. 2x, but I'd ultimately go with 1x SRAM XPLR... maybe I was wrong about 2x all along!

Gear I’m Riding and Into (updated 2/2024) ↓↓↓
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Tires- Continental GP5000 S TR: https://geni.us/AY6XacE
Sealant- Orange Sealed: https://amzn.to/44U9XDx
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Recovery Drink: https://geni.us/PhAN
Road Bike- Tarmac SL8: https://geni.us/dD4d
Road Bike- Tarmac SL7: https://geni.us/3YZ7Ll
Gravel Bike- Crux: https://geni.us/eYvO
MTB Bike- Epic Evo: https://geni.us/2rmFy
All-Around Helmet- Prevail 3: https://geni.us/MY7W
Road Helmet- Evade 3: https://geni.us/ReXn7
Road Shoes, SW7 Lace: https://geni.us/rBAzM
Gravel Shoes, Recon Lace: https://geni.us/tzba
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Computer- Wahoo ELMNT Bolt: https://amzn.to/45VERgm
Pro Stealth Saddle: https://amzn.to/3sVd9S7
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0:00 Intro
1:14 Road vs. Mountain
1:38 Key Considerations
2:23 Tire Clearance
2:59 Gear Spacing
3:30 Aesthetics
3:42 Fewer Chain Drops
3:57 Terrain Choice
4:53 SRAM XPLR: The Real MVP
5:23 My 1x Future
5:58 Up Next

Drop me a line, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Thanks for watching!