Nah ... switch to 48-38 chainrings.

This is not the first thread on the topic, and most people seem to agree, very few non-racing need an 11-tooth cog---except those who like to bomb down shallow inclines at 40 mph, after which point it is generally more efficient to tuck and roll. 12-27 probably offers an extra couple usable gears for most riders.

I rthink most non-racers would support the move (as would most racers, I assume--after all, no one sensible would tell you to keep something extraneous on your bike.)