GCN (YouTube) · 23 de abril de 2026 · por GCN

1x Was Sh*t In 2018. Is It Any Better Now?

Seven years ago, Conor Dunne was one of the first pro riders to race a 1x groupset in the peloton, but back then, the technology felt like it wasn’t quite ready for the highest level of the sport. Fast forward to today, and with the introduction of 13-speed electronic shifting and better chain retention, 1x is becoming a common sight on the bikes of the world’s best riders. Conor revisits his old racing setup to compare it with the latest modern tech and decide if he’s finally a 1x convert. Chapters: ⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Conor’s 1x Pro Racing History 01:18 - Riding The Old 1x11 Setup 03:13 - Specs: The Original 1x Tech 04:41 - Why Conor Didn’t Like 1x Back Then 06:52 - How 1x Technology Has Evolved 08:56 - Testing Modern 13-Speed 1x 10:57 - The Final Verdict: Is 1x Ready? Useful Link