Goodbye, Front Derailleur? 1x Enve Melee Build & Ride Test

Can a 1x road bike replace a traditional 2x setup? I put the Enve Melee to the test with a new build and a completely different setup—here’s what I learned after 300 miles. 💬 Drop a comment – Would you ride a 1x road setup, or do you think 2x is still king? Let’s discuss below! ✅ In this video, I cover: Why I rebuilt my Enve Melee for a second time Full 1x setup with SRAM AXS & CeramicSpeed OSPW How it rides & compares to my first build Is 1x gearing really versatile enough for all types of road riding? 🔧 Build Specs: Frame: Enve Melee (Size 56, Enve Black) Wheels: Enve SES 4.5 Cockpit: Enve Aero Bars (37cm) + Enve Aero En Route Stem (120mm) Drivetrain: SRAM Red AXS 1x w/ 48T Chainring Tires: Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR (soon to be 29mm Enve Race Day) Extras: CeramicSpeed OSPW RS + Coated bottom bracket, Enve bar tape, Selle Italia x Enve Saddle 📌 Is the Melee still relevant in 2025? It was a standout bike at launch, but with modern trends moving toward fully integrated aero race bikes, does it still hold its own? Let’s find out. 💥 🔥 Want to grab some used cycling gear at a discount? I’ve updated the “Yard Sale” section on OutdoorBros.com – check it out before it's gone! 👊 Subscribe for more bike builds & reviews! 🔔 Subscribe Here #enve #envemelee #cycling #roadbike #bikebuild #1xdrivetrain #bikelife #aerobike #gravelbike #sramaxs 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Yard Sale at Outdoorbros.com 00:41 Build: Enve Branded Components 01:08 Build: Non-Enve Branded Components 01:38 Build Weight 01:58 Old Melee vs. New Melee 02:37 Position and Fit 03:22 Aesthetics 04:26 The 1x Decision 05:39 First Impressions 06:34 Best Generation of Bikes 07:27 Melee's Future 08:12 Stay Tuned...