IMO if the salty flavor doesn't taste good, it's your body telling you you don't need it.

Sweat rate and sweat composition are very individual - and they change for any individual person with heat/cold acclimation. I'm still trying to sort it out for myself after years of struggling.

But I think in general, on a ride that's short or easy enough that you don't have to replace calories, and cool enough that you drink two bottles of water or less, you can deal with your electrolyte replacement in your regular diet.

It's still a good idea to carry a gel or two, or a packet of your favorite powder, just in case you get caught out and have to ride longer than you'd planned.