The Deore crank comes in two flavors, 44-32-22 and 48-36-26. I bought the 48-36-26 model and the 22-tooth individual chainring from the other model. After I swapped the small rings, I had 48-36-22 with gives me a an 18" granny gear with a 34-tooth cluster in the rear.

When I bought them in 2010 I paid $121 for the crank and $8 for the 22-tooth small ring. I don't think you can buy a better crank for $130.

The outboard bearings stiffen the bottom end nicely and the whole thing comes apart with a single 5mm allen wrench. Perfect for touring applications.