22/16 lol, I ran that ratio for a while, but when I was in really tight spots I found I would dab to get enough energy and get myself up and out.
I change my gear ratios all the time depending on where and what I'm riding on. Grass and Mud I need a higher ratio, pavement and hard ground, I stick with my 22/18
You should get another Monty. There is nothing like the sound of Hydrolic Rim Brakes... Gets me all ansy and stuff just thinking about it.