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Because di2 is crazy prices - rear di2 GRX mech, double wide ring and ultegra spider adapters, new cassette would be best solution but cost £350+
I can happily not go with the XD driver and giant chainring for the massive range as I’m just not that bothered about that side of things
I could get an adapter for the current ultegra di2 but a basic cassette, ultegra compatible chain and ring alone is £180
Along with the fact it will need a new t47 bb anyway, my current bike is post mount and the new frame is flat mount so got to fork out for new calipers (adapter won’t clear the frame) and I’m going to get the neater bar end di2 controller, wires and stuff I want to keep additional costs to a minimum.
Decided just keeping 2x means I just need the new post mount calipers and di2 controller to transplant the parts . I can always move to 1x when this cassette and chain wear out
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a basic cassette, ultegra compatible chain and ring alone is £180
That seems expensive. Where are you shopping?
Also, why the fuss over 1x? Depending on your RD you can probably already run 36 to 42T cassette and even if you wanted lower gears, a Wolftooth and 46T MTB cassette is way cheaper than the prices you're talking. I decide against those bar end junction boxes too because they'd make charging Di2 while riding a pain in the arse. If you're worried about neatness there's cheaper ways of hiding cables.
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Quite a lot of that seems like bike shop bullshit. And RRP. Who pays shimano RRP?
Yes GRX is expensive but you dont have to go GRX to go 1x with di2.
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What would be the benefit of having a 1x drivetrain anyway? I understand how it's an improvement for mtbs because of the big jumps in gear changes that you'll have to make. But on a gravelbike it's kind of nice to have smaller jumps in gears and you won't have to change gears upfront as often.
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How would switching from 2x to 1x cost more other than a new chainring?