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) ↓↓↓
Tires Vittoria Corsa Pros: https://amzn.to/44U9XDx'>https://amzn.to/44U9XDx
Tires Continental GP5000 S TR: https://geni.us/AY6XacE
Sealant Orange Sealed: https://amzn.to/44U9XDx'>https://amzn.to/44U9XDx
Drink Mix: https://geni.us/4v6bx
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
AllAround 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
Road Wheels Enve 4.5: https://geni.us/yy3ao
Gravel Wheels Reserve 40|44: https://geni.us/1iKt6Z
Wheels Fillmore Valves: https://geni.us/uQQTZ6
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!