Originally Posted by briscoelab
...But, you could also get the same thing by just putting a 50T big ring on your current double and keep the 39T small ring. If you don't have an issue with the 39T, then I'd really just say get a 52T or 50T big ring. Heck get both and see what you like! Chainrings are cheap.
Just reducing the size of the big ring isn't a bad idea. What it sacrifices is some flexibility on sustained, steep climbs and killer winds.
However, if the OP does not ride in mountains or ride against 30mph+ headwinds, this will not be an issue.