This will be a temporary modification to get me through a few month of wait time for components. In the meantime I really want to enjoy my Sunday gravel rides without having to walk or fry my legs completely. I've been riding this less-than-ideal setup for 3 years now, and yes, it's not fun when I forget to stay out of small/small cogs. Unpleasant enough that I remember not to do it any more. I'm looking at going with AXS and also looking for another bike. Another bike is likely 6 months out.