Originally Posted by
Quadruplex
Should I keep it at 39/53 or would a different ratio be better for a more versatile ride to get me up hills?
39 is the smallest you can fit on a 135mm BCD crank.
Used Campagnolo triple parts are very affordable on ebay, and crankset + derailleurs are your best choice for lower gears. With the stock inner ring 30x26 is like 39x34 or 34x30 you can go