This is mostly for centuries and longer rides. Bike shop thinks a 1x. I’m thinking I need more range especially compared to a triple. What would you ?do ?? by wasteoftimeandcash Bicycling Biking Cycling
otismcotis on February 9, 2026 2:42 am Triple is going to have more range than a double, and possibly more range than a 1x depending on your current setup and which 1x you upgrade to. What specifically do you hope to gain from getting a more modern groupset?
ouchchaaarlie on February 9, 2026 2:46 am I mean… you can get sram red etap with rim brakes… So the sky is the limit.
LiGuangMing1981 on February 9, 2026 3:16 am Wheeltop offers all of their electronic systems with rim brake versions.
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Triple is going to have more range than a double, and possibly more range than a 1x depending on your current setup and which 1x you upgrade to.
What specifically do you hope to gain from getting a more modern groupset?
I mean… you can get sram red etap with rim brakes… So the sky is the limit.
I’ve got Shimano 105 R7000 on my 87 Specialized Sirrus
Wheeltop offers all of their electronic systems with rim brake versions.