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@Tenderloin
I'm riding 48-15 down here in Brighton, and it's too big - too many hills, no brakes etc. For street riding I'd say a bit spinnier is preferable.
I think your ratio sounds fine, and going to 16 at the back gives you hardly any skid patches, either 17 or 15.
curses too late!