Makes sense. When I was running my bike's original 52/42 chainring and 13-24 freewheel, I cut the chain to suit.

After switching to a 50/39 chainring and 13-25 freewheel, the chain rubs the rear derailleur cage in the small/small combo -- 39T chainring, 13T freewheel cog. I suppose I could cut a link or two but haven't bothered. I just avoid that gear combo.

Main problem with the chain being a link or two too long is the chain slop-slap on downshifts -- occasionally the chain drops, but instead of fixing it I just jockey the front derailleur lever to pick up the chain again while riding. So far, so good, although it can be unnerving on hill climbs in traffic -- I have only a couple of seconds to reset the chain before I run out of momentum.