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1x12 Drivetrain

With a large cassette up to 51t, a 1x12 drivetrain climbs any hill and has enough speed to go as fast as you want.

Gravel bikes paved the way for 1x systems, desiring simpler drivetrains and not caring as much about steps in cadence. The additional gears makes that less of an issue anyway.

New freehub types

New hub types from Shimano (microspline) and Sram (XD) allow for a 10t top gear. This lets you have a smaller max chainring in front, which fits closer to the frame.

Compatibility

Frame

The frame determines a bike's type and geometry.

Frames have attachment points that allow or limit which parts you can use.

Frames come in different materials and designs, which determine rider position and tire clearance.

Headtube size

Determines the headset, fork, and stem options.

VIntage bikes: 1"

Modern bikes: 1 1/8"

Seatpost diameter

Various sizes.

Rear dropouts

Dropout widths

Wheel hub widths

Older 10 speed style road bikes are 100mm in the front and 130mm in the rear. 90s style mountain bikes are 100mm in the front and 135mm in the rear.

Now there is Boost and Boost+ standards, and quick release skewers and through axles. You can convert a through axle wheel to use quick release skewers, but not the other way around.

Over Lock-nut Diameter (OLD) is the distance between the outside of the lock-nuts on a hub. This matches the width on the frame's fork and rear dropouts.