About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of aftermarket GRX chainrings and Shimano's control over the 1x upgrade cycle.

Get 20% off your first custom blend at: https://truenutrition.com/CYCLING Use code: CYCLING This episode is supported by True Nutrition. Build your own custom protein blend with the ingredients, flavour, and sweetener you want. --- A Reddit question about aftermarket GRX chainrings reveals a bigger story about Shimano losing control of the 1x upgrade cycle. Why availability beats engineering, and what it means for the future of gravel drivetrains.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CY...

People in this episode

Host: SEMIPRO CYCLING

Topics covered

• chainrings
• Shimano
• gravel cycling
• aftermarket parts
• cycling upgrades

Keywords

• chainring war
• aftermarket GRX
• Shimano
• cycling intelligence
• gravel drivetrains

Sponsors

True Nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shimano

Products: GRX chainrings, 1x upgrade

Places: gravel drivetrains

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