Do they specific 1x shifters that are cheaper?
Personally I'd pay the extra to have a more versatile bike.
I keep the SS/fixed for shopping bike duties
Just had a look grx810 1x lh lever £100ish 2x £220ish and the 1x can’t be converted.
I have no front mechs on any of my bikes…
I think he’s running a tiny little ring so maybe a FD wouldn’t pick it up anyway?
That's fair enough if the internals are different and you're saving money and never going to go ride it in the alps or whatever. It wouldn't work for me but I'm a fucking edge case at the best of times.
Do they specific 1x shifters that are cheaper?
Personally I'd pay the extra to have a more versatile bike.
I keep the SS/fixed for shopping bike duties