You should get a 46t ring, it is very versatile. My current setup has lower ratios, with a 42t chainring and 11-25 cassette (hilly region + commuting pace) but 46t & 11-28 is the way to go for road use IMHO.
NJS DA crankset with 3/32 ring & 9sp drivetrain turned out to work really well for a friend:
You should get a 46t ring, it is very versatile. My current setup has lower ratios, with a 42t chainring and 11-25 cassette (hilly region + commuting pace) but 46t & 11-28 is the way to go for road use IMHO.
NJS DA crankset with 3/32 ring & 9sp drivetrain turned out to work really well for a friend: