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And have no fun!
Gatorskins are vv grippy which means they're not great for skidding. Armadillos are pretty slippy with excellent puncture protection so they're good for skidding. But not great for riding on.
48x18 is what i rode, found i skidded through tires far too quickly even with a front brake. I'd go for a 19t on the back, will give you plenty of skid spots and a gentle gear for learning to skid/slow down with the pedals.