With several teams and riders using single-chainring setups during this year’s Spring Classics, 1x drivetrains for road bikes are back in the conversation again.

With this in mind, BikeRadar’s senior technical writer, Simon von Bromley, sits down with senior technical editor Ashley Quinlan, and technical writer Oscar Huckle to discuss the potential advantages (and disadvantages) of ditching your front derailleur. They also consider whether Classified’s Powershift hub gear system could be the tech that finally unlocks the full potential of 1x drivetrains on the road.

To find out more about 1x drivetrains, and whether they’re right for your bike and riding, head to https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/1x-drivetrains/ 

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