Newsletter Issue No. 1243
September 24, 2026 Should You Consider a 1X Drivetrain on Your Next Road Bike? Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In case it’s a new term for you, “1X” is slang for a single-chainring drivetrain without a front derailleur and without front shifting, too. “2X” is slang for a double-chainring drivetrain with a front derailleur…