Might be cheap enough with trade price and Claris come in 46/34 rather than buying a new chainring.
But 8% lower gearing on the big ring isn't really where the problem lies, you can just use one cog lower at the back and be level again.
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But 8% lower gearing on the big ring isn't really where the problem lies, you can just use one cog lower at the back and be level again.