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46/16 is 75gi which is probably a lot higher than most people use for general pottering around. The people with legs of power will probably correct me now.
It also only gives you 8 skid patches. Theres no way in hell i could get a bike with that gearing up swains lane.
I know fuck all about tricks so others will probably correct me but if you've got a 46t ring then i'd prob go with a 19t which gives you 64.8gi on 28mm tyres. Easier on the knees(assuming you are new to fixed) with good acceleration and 19 skid patches. On the other hand this may be a little bit spinny for general riding. No doubt if you read all 9 pages of this thread your question has been asked and answered already.
Flame suit on for when the trixidix correct me.