can't see how going 1x deter's someone from stealing your chain?Chain security. 2x has none.
I've seen ebikes with 50t cassettes. When you think something is dumb, there is always something dumber.but this just seems ridiculous
My experience has been opposite, I cant remember the last time I dropped a chain on x1, that just with W/N chainrings, no chain guide.In seriousness, if we're talking about chain drop 1x has been far worse in my experience requiring nw chainrings and guides whereas the front derailleur used to do the same job. Chain suck on 2/3x now there's a different story.
You own an Orange, rattles are compulsory.Rattle of a front derailleur, chain suck, combined with simplicity of 1x, and an extra shifter on the bar, all mean I loathe a front mech.
10-42 with 32 up front gives me every gear I need, and peace of mind.