I've got 50/34 12-28, it was fine at first but over the summer I've got fitter and even riding the biggest hills in the peak I don't need 34x27 any more and I run out of gears down hills too. jumping up to 53/39 might be a bit much though.
52/36 would be idea.
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52/36 would be idea.