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16/44 is only a torque gain of 3.7%, speed decrease of 3.7% from 17/45. I doubt I'd like it any better on the trails. I think 16/45 (nearly 6% compared to 17/45) is probably the best compromise and with front sprockets being so easy to change, switching between compromise and ideal street gearing is easy.
17/50 is probably the best compromise for anyone spending much time on the trails that wants street ability. I thought it was great on the trails, but, just didn't do it for me on the highway. It was okay, but, had me longing for more.
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