Any benefit to Traditional Base vs Sweet Spot?

Question for anyone who has done TB->SSB progression (HV in my case):

  • Did you skip ahead in SSB1 at all? If so, how many weeks?
  • Did you add any Z2 (endurance) hours after the SS intervals to up the volume?
    or
  • Did you replace any SS days with Endurance or Tempo to create a more smooth transition from TB / get a more polarized or pyramidal training distribution?

In my case, there are many months before racing begins and I am attempting a double base period. I am thinking about trimming the SSB portion of my cycle to allow for more of a build period and probably foregoing the specialty period in favor of racing.