To me, "a gongy feel to it and way too many mids and highs" is not how one describes a ride they like the sound of.
Regardless, the 21" K Sweet Ride has a fantastic bell that will cut through just about anything. The rest of the ride is kind of a middle ground. It has a bit of wash to it, but it's not overly washy. I've only played one up close, and haven't heard one at a show (that I know of), so I'm not sure how well the main part of the ride will cut. But from my up-close experience, it sounds like it would likely cut through the mix at least reasonably well.
So if you want something super piercing, this ain't it. But if you're looking for a versatile ride with a strong bell, pleasing wash and reasonable cut, this will probably work great for you.