Aqua Blue Sport’s 2018 attempt with a 1x road setup faced challenges, but advancements like SRAM’s Red XPLR 13-speed groupset with a 10-46T cassette make modern 1x configurations more viable. The video explores converting a Cervelo Aspero from a gravel setup to a road bike with a 46T chainring, 2025 EXAR Ultra wheels, and 32mm GP5000 S TR tubeless tires.
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Links:
Jim Langley EXAR Wheel Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xid3WvPgG9w
Official EXAR 2025 Wheelset Webpage: https://bit.ly/exar2025
GPLama EXAR DB405 Wheel Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=octkmipTFb8
GPLama SRAM XPLR Groupset Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9dXbISLavQ
GPLama SRAM Threaded Chainring Removal Tool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdkjxKkR37E
Continental GP5000 S TR (32mm) Amazon US: https://amzn.to/40rSh29
Video Index:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Equipment Overview
1:45 EXAR 2025 Wheel Info
3:32 Tubeless Wheel Preparation
6:51 SRAM Crank Removal 💥
7:11 XPLR Cage Lockout
7:27 Wheel Prep Cont.
7:40 SRAM XPLR Cassette Swap
7:58 SRAM Threaded Chainring Swap
9:44 Chain Sizing and Install
11:37 Workshop Summary
12:19 On Road Testing
12:46 Lesson Learned – Yellow Sealant Sucks!
13:22 Lesson Learned – Gear Usage Analysis
14:49 Lesson Learned – Trust In The Equipment
15:48 Lesson Learned – Rotor Shimming
16:27 Lesson Learned – Road Geometry
16:44 Lesson Learned – Deep Wheels are DEEP
17:10 Wrap Up
Note: There was a bit of a mic issue at the end with the audio. Apologies for that, that mic has joined the yellow sealant…. in the bin! 🤣
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