I own 4 rides and play 1 on the kit. I love cymbals and always searching for new sounds. So getting a 5th ride would not bother me. Like others have said it all depends on the application. My 18 ride I use for practice at home, 20" A medium ride for band rehearsal, 22" A medium ride I gig with. I play different variations of rock and the bell on the 22" work for me.