I just went to a different crank with smaller rings.
I'm old & have medical issues, so i need lots of close spaced lower gears.
22-32-36/38 with 12-27 or 13-25 9 speeds. I used to have 28-38-48.
10 speed get's a bit wonkier to find, but you could probably make your own custom cassette.
A 12/13T 8 or 9 speed end cog should work since you don't have to worry about chain rub on 1 side.
I hate the 11-32 8 speed cassettes commonly found on hybrids.
The 18 to 15T shift is just too wide unless you're racing downhill.