Thanks! I tend to 'struggle along' on the inside ring :)
Yeah, these are 25's and actually feel fine on this bike, it seems to handle the bumps well. I've got a Reynolds 753 steel bike that feels harder on the knocks, could be bars and wheels though (or my imagination).
@Fishfabs that is a great looking racing bike. If 28c is good enough for the pros it is good enough for mere mortals.