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@simonw7
On my previous bike I rode 42/16 fixed (69 and a bit inches?)
On new bike i'm now on 46/17 (72") and finding it a bit ploddy when i'm tired or going uphill, makes it feel like a bit of a drag. Am about to order a 44T ring to bring it down to 68.5", think this'll be fine for me.