Optimum is to have an odd number rear and even number front to even out wear, and if my reasoning is right then super optimum is to have a prime numbered rear and a front that is an even number but NOT a multiple of the prime – so eg: 32:17 or 32:19 are super optimum but 34:17 is not. That way the teeth experiencing maximum load at both ends are changing at different rates to each other so when one set are loaded you are loading a different set at the rear more frequently, and because it’s a prime number then the division of the full number multiples of one by (different) full number multiples of the other is an integer less frequently. There is an equation somewhere, but that would be too geeky.
I think to be super super optimum, you should also use a prime numbered front ring, but I can’t find a 31T NW anywhere, and a 37T would be too big, but if anyone knows where I can find one, I’m listening. I guess 33 – 17 would be quite good though.