Originally Posted by Badger6

Helderberg I recommend you first do some gearing comparisons by using this nifty gear calculator. This will allow you to compare different gearing setups with your current.

I run a 46t or 42t chainring...the cassette is a 10-42 (SRAM XD). I went to the 10t small cog so that on a 42t chainring I won’t spin out (I’m in my late 40s and I shouldn’t be pushing 60km/h on gravel, but I don’t learn so good). By having two chainrings to choose from, before a big ride (like the three gravel races I’ll ride this summer), I can adjust the gear range appropriately for the course profile, 42t for hilly and 46t for “flatter”. Note: to run the 10-42, I had to change the free hub, which is a relatively easy affair on DT Swiss wheels. It could be an option for you, or just use a Shimano 11-42 cassette.