I may have worded this wrong. I was trying to ask what gears people were using.
In this area flat does not exist and I bought the fixie to put on base miles not hammer all day.
The Normal fixed single speed gears seem to be around 42x16. What that is in chain inches I haven't figured out yet.
I was just wondering what gearing people are using in the snow in a hilly area.

As for pulling your feet out of the clips, I use spd cleats and can get out quickly. Not very often do I feel the need with studded tires though.
The thin tires will get you to more solid footing much faster than a wide tire.
This bike now has a 32mm studded tire and if at all possible I would go narrower as my riding is on the road.