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Sounds fun. I find 46 to be quite versatile as switching to either 16 or 18 on the back will make a noticeable but not mental difference to how it feels especially long distances.
I started out on 44/18 when I was first fixed and span like a maniac on downhills. I found 48/17 to be the golden combo in london as it's relatively flat. Running 50/17 now and it's a bit of a challenge although the top speeds are nice.