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I'm riding 44/16 at the moment, fixed with a front brake. It's all good with the speed and the climbing but I'm finding it virtually impossible to come to even a vague stop in good time without using the brake which feels wrong. I'm wondering if this is because I'm too light. Also, I can't skid. I live in fear of being DAS'd.
So, I'm thinking of changing to 47/18. Will this be easier to stop/skid/spin or do I need to drop down more GI? This is going from 72.5 to 69.1. Should I try to gwt it down to 67? Maybe 48/19? I don't feel experienced enough at riding fixed yet to make a decision totally alone so any advice would be great.