Hey all.

Looking to take my track-turned-road bike on some longer, hillier rides with dozens of really steep climbs longer than what my skills and 72kg can power through.

I have a Miche Advanced crankset and the smallest ring I've got is a 47. I have every Dura Ace cog, and I love their forged quality, but they only go to 16, and that combo just doesn't cut it, and I'm doing a lot of hiking when I'd rather be riding.

I'm super happy with the Miche crank, but the cheap looking Miche cogs (are they stamped? must be at 9€ apiece) and their proprietary carrier seems a bit cheap, but at least they go to 18t. Does anyone have any experience with these cogs?

What I'd really like is something in 19, 20, 21, at 1/8", that doesn't cost 70€ apiece.

I know what Google is, but all I've found are stamped Chinese junk for 7-8€, or works of forged art for five times that or more.

Is there something in the middle, similar to Dura Ace quality and finish? Forged no-names? Any ideas or advice besides Phil Wood, EAI or losing 4kg? I don't need a cog that comes in it's own designer pouch, or a cog that's worth more than the hub it's on!!!

Thanks!