# Why Vielo Thinks 1x Is the Future for All Road and Gravel Bikes

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Podcast: [The BikeRadar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bikeradar-podcast-1169954)
Published: 2026-07-21T23:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1496

## Resource

This episode is sponsored by Vielo. BikeRadar’s senior technical editor, Warren Rossiter, chats to Ian Hughes, the co-founder of 1x-specific bike brand Vielo. Vielo was founded in 2017 by father and son team Ian and Trevor Hughes. They’re confident in the benefits of 1x for road and gravel riders – to the point that Vielo’s bikes are only compatible with single-chainring drivetrains. Warren quizzes Ian on the brand’s origins, why they think 1x works for riders, and what’s next for Vielo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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