How strong of a rider is she, what is the rest of the bike?

Compacts are pretty common on touring bikes. my 95 t700 came with 44-34-22 wasn't horrible but on the flat unloaded I'm on the 44 often. The 98 came with 42-32-22. I found my self spinning out often and jumping up and down between the 42 and32 a LOT. Heavy load I might like it but I really hate it commuting.

Found a set of 48-36-26 and really liked them. The 36 with a 12-28 cassette is a nice gear selection.

I recently came up with a brand new Octalink 30-39-50. Loving the 50 for the long down hill I have but 39 is a little higher for general use then I like. I would love to find a 50 36 26.