Originally Posted by
FBinNY
Your right, I misread your OP and missed the fact that this was your first cassette replacement. However, this puts you in a very small minority, and generally you can replace multiple cassettes before needing a new ring.
You might consider sourcing a replacement when the time approaches, but holding off actually switching until it's necessary.
I feared you might be pointing out (rightly) that I should pay more attention to chain lubrication (maybe using a fine product like Chain-L) and replace the chain before it stretches too much in the hope that this will prevent premature wear of the chainring.
I'm sure you are just too darned modest to say this so I will. Or maybe you don't think that at all.
Definitely will have a chainring in stock for future needs.