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@Lynchman
I really like 49/16... at about 79 gear inches and 6.3m of development on racing tires, it's a little high for frequent acceleration and deceleration, but great for descents and cruising.
Choosing the "right" gear ratio is often an academic decision, and in that respect it's quite ironic that you found "your perfect ratio" by accidentally flipping your wheel the "wrong" way round... ;-)