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As I've got better at spinning I'm using lower and lower gears. I used to run 74", then 70" but am now hovering around 66-68" (48/19 on my commuter, 49/19 on my long ride fixed wheel).
I find that I can hold a decent pace if needs be, but I've also got up the odd sizeable hill with those gears so it works out nicely for me.
I'm not great shakes at climbing however so prefer to miss out on high top speeds in order to get over any bumps in the road. Plus, if I'm on a long ride I'm invariably not in a hurry!