I think I'm Finally Done With Front Derailleurs

Are front derailleurs finally a thing of the past? After years of riding gravel bikes and mountain bikes, I think I’m finally done with them! In this video, I break down why 1x drivetrains have completely changed the game for MTB and gravel riding. From improved reliability to lighter weight and better chain retention, modern 1x setups like SRAM Eagle, Shimano GRX, and SRAM XPLR are making front derailleurs obsolete. I’ll compare 1x vs. 2x drivetrains for mountain biking and gravel cycling, discussing key advantages and drawbacks. Whether you ride technical trails, bikepacking routes, or fast gravel races, switching to a 1x drivetrain could be the best upgrade for your bike. I also cover gear range, chainring sizes, and the latest cassette technology to help you decide if it's time to ditch the front derailleur for good. Website: https://www.everyday-explorer.com/ Follow me on Instagram: @clintg37 To support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/Clintg For video sponsorship opportunities, please email CG.YT.Sponsorship@gmail.com Interested in getting into cycling or are new to cycling and need resources or guidance? Email me at cgibbs.yt@gmail.com. Here are some affiliate links of gear I use and recommend Club Ride Apparel https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=e8731266-6976-491c-a059-81fd23a1c789&website_id=b1fe1c2b-0da5-474f-8825-f53cbd7a9c0d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clubrideapparel.com%2F Discount code Clint20 Ortlieb bags Bikepacking page overview https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7d578d23-5142-4068-9684-3bb10e82f3d7&website_id=b1fe1c2b-0da5-474f-8825-f53cbd7a9c0d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ortlieb.com%2Fusa_en%2Fproducts%2Fbikepacking Tifosi glasses: https://tifosiopticsinc.pxf.io/xLyDBd Garmin products: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101341786-11252021 Garmin Edge 1050: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101341786-16952186 Garmin: Garmin’s website: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100972667-11252021 Outdoor Master Helmet: https://outdoormaster.com/?ref=wM2waw_MKPEB7&utm_medium=inhouse&utm_source=affiliate use code CLINT20 Magicshine lights https://magicshine.com/?ref=58dhrcrsdg Use discount code ClintGibbs15 Tasco Clothing https://tasco-mtb-2.kckb.st/clint-g Use discount code TASCO-CLINT-G Wildhorne Outfitters cycling gear bag https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1387127&u=3923979&m=90129&urllink=&afftrack= Use discount code CLINT10 Peak Design bike mounts: https://peak-design.pxf.io/5gznXj Bike Flights (super easy way to ship bikes) https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=b95bb594-cda0-49a0-9321-e97efb923f45&website_id=b1fe1c2b-0da5-474f-8825-f53cbd7a9c0d&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bikeflights.com%2F Stuff on Amazon My gravel computer: Garmin Edge 1050 https://a.co/d/2pEj45O My MTB computer: Garmin Edge 840 https://a.co/d/2pEj45O My watch: Garmin Fenix 8 https://a.co/d/2pEj45O My gravel shoes: SHIMANO SH-RX800 Gravel Racing Shoe: https://amzn.to/3P14NPi My MTB shoes: Sidi Dragon 5 MTB Shoes: https://a.co/d/igdrlo2 Five Ten Kestrel Pro BOA MTB Shoes: https://amzn.to/3vJHT7x Giro Artex MIPS helmet: https://amzn.to/3vIB5Hi #Shimano #sram #gravelbikes