1x Gravel Bikes (Single Chainring)
Single chainring simplicity, maximum tyre clearance, and chain retention for off-road trails
1x (pronounced "one-by") drivetrains eliminate the front derailleur entirely, pairing a single narrow-wide chainring with a wide-range rear cassette (such as 10-44T, 11-42T, or 10-52T "mullet" setups).
By removing the front mech, 1x bikes reduce mechanical complexity, shed weight, eliminate chain drops over rough washboard tracks, and open up extra frame space for wider tyre clearances and mud shedding.
Compare 1x gravel bikes from Shimano GRX 1x, SRAM Apex/Rival 1x, and MicroSHIFT across UK retailers below.
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Cube Nulane 1

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Marin Dsx 2


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Boardman Trvl 8 9 Flat Bar
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Marin Gestalt 3 Roarange


Scott Scale 30


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Ribble Allgrit Ti X Sportfit Apex Xplr Axs

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Save £200.00Cube Nuroad C 62 1 Shiftverde
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Whyte Verro Gloss Flame

Genesis Vagabond 10

Boardman Adv 9 2
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Ribble 725 Apex Xplr Axs
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Mondraker Arid S

Ribble 725 Rival Xplr Axs

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Ribble Ultra Grit Sportfit Apex Xplr Axs
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Save £200.00Mondraker Arid R Golden Silver Nimbus
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Kona Sutra Ltd

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Riverside Sram Force Etap Axs Reynolds Atr 700c Wheels

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Ribble Ti Apex Xplr Axs
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Specialized Crux 5 Sport Shimano Grx 800

Trek Checkpoint Sl 6 Axs Gen 3 Era Buff Beige
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Ribble Allgrit Ti X Rival Xplr Axs

Merida Mission 6000 Gloss Wild Honey

Lapierre Crosshill CF 8.0 2026 - Gravel Bike

Scott Addict 30

Specialized Diverge 4 Comp Sram Apex Axs S1000
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Ribble Ti Rival Xplr Axs E1

Specialized Crux Comp Amethyst Deep Marine Silver
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Basso Palta Iii Grx 12x Purple Dust

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Ribble Ultra Grit Force Xplr Axs
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Save £1,499.00Cube Nuroad C 62 Slt Mineralgrit

Ribble Allgrit Ti X Force Xplr Axs

Ribble Ti Force Xplr Axs E1


Merida Mission 9000 Wildberry Fade

Specialized Diverge Expert Di2 Fjord Met Emerald

Specialized Diverge 4 Expert Sram Rival Xplr

Orbea Terra M21e Team 1x Caramel View
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Save £1,500.00Specialized Diverge 4 Pro Sram Force Xplr
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Save £650.00Trek Checkout Sl 7 Axs Era Sage

Specialized Crux Expert Shadow Silver Obsidian

Ribble Ultra Grit Xplr Axs

Specialized Diverge Pro Dune
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Merida Mission 10k Clear Hologram

Trek Checkmate Slr 7 Axs Olive Drab Glowstick
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Save £1,484.85Orbea Terra Race M11e Ltd 1x Spaceship

Specialized Diverge 4 Pro Ltd Shimano Xtr Grx Di2

Specialized Crux 5 S Level Sram Xplr
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You can save up to 42% on these bikes through tax-free salary sacrifice at retailers like Tredz and Leisure Lakes Bikes. See exact calculations on £1,000, £1,500, and £2,500 models, plus how the 7% ownership fee works.
Why Choose a 1x Gravel Drivetrain?
Simplicity, chain security, and off-road focus make 1x the go-to setup for UK trails.
Key Advantages of 1x Systems
With only one shifter to operate, gear selection is intuitive: push one lever to go easier, one to go harder. Combined with clutch rear derailleurs and narrow-wide tooth profiles, your chain stays locked on over the rockiest terrain.
- ✓No front derailleur means no dropped chains or mud jamming around the seat tube.
- ✓Clutch rear derailleurs eliminate noisy chain slap against the chainstay.
- ✓Allows frame designers to widen chainstays for 45mm–50mm+ tyre clearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I run out of gears on the road with a 1x gravel bike?
With a standard 40T front chainring and a 10T or 11T small rear cog, you can comfortably pedal up to 28–32 mph (45–50 km/h) before spinning out, which is plenty for 95% of gravel and road descents.
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