Originally Posted by rbrides

Does this logic work?
Although I have the 2x chain rings installed, I can stay in the small ring at all times, effectively operating it as a 1x system so that the derailleur capacity equation is simplified and going with the 11-40 or 11-42 is more plausible? (Or, maybe big ring ONLY when rear cassette is in highest 3 gears?) Perhaps I could set up in small ring and disconnect the front derailleur so I never go to big, while on these multi-day bikepacking trips.