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The smaller your chainring the more difference you'll notice when you go up or down a tooth on the cog. 42x18 vs. 42x17 = big difference. 49x18 vs. 49x17 = not as much difference.
49x18 sounds pretty good for the street. 49x16 seems a little tall unless it's dead flat.