Wrong forum, Jesse.
Seriously, though, I have no need or desire for an external bottom bracket. Aesthetics are important to me. I consider Q-factor when I select a crankset. I do not resist change, but I cannot think of a reason for
me to even consider external bottom brackets.
Originally Posted by
dashuaigeh
Definitely! I don't doubt that this is a driving factor behind industry's adoption of external BBs (as well as compact frame design - it's easier to make just one frame that fits a range of people when standover's not an issue).
Uh, except that the best looking cranks are square taper.