Why I've Gone 1X On My New Aeroad

Road bikes have long been equipped with a 2x drivetrain, offering the versatility to sprint on the flats and conquer steep climbs. But times are changing! 🚴‍♂️

Si swaps the traditional 2x setup on his Canyon Aeroad for a sleek and compact 1x drivetrain. Why make the switch? Si explains all the benefits, from simplicity to potential performance gains, and walks you through how to make the conversion yourself.

00:00 Converting 2x to 1x
00:26 The bike that will be used
00:59 Issues that you may come across
01:41 What size chainring is best?
02:27 Step 1: Remove the chain and front derailleur
02:45 Step 2: Removing the crank
03:42 Step 3: Removing the chainrings
04:43 Step 4: Remove front derailleur hanger
04:54 Reasons for converting to 1x
05:38 Step 5: The cassette
06:19 Step 6: Chain coming up short
07:06 Step 7: Adjusting the rear derailleur
07:34 Step 8: Re-pairing the rear derailleur to the wireless shifters
09:03 Weight of the bike
09:55 Giving the new setup a spin
12:13 What are your thoughts?

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Would you ever switch to 1x on a roadie? Or just stick to the traditional 2x ⚙️🚴

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