One would think with all the CAD machining and water jet technology we would see some really interesting and creative designs comparable to the automotive rim industry. I have a soft spot for the drilled look.

No offense to Dura Ace or people that like this design, but the crank below is horrible and uninspiring and boring. One may say it goes better with the modern bikes, but I don't agree. I also haven't come around to the all black cranks. I see it as a way to use crappy materials and the finishes are never durable enough to stand the test of time and not much you can do about it without spending too much money. Fading, oxidation, scratches, peeling, no thanks. I've never seen one over a year old that still looked good. I certainly dont foresee a whole lot of people searching out black cranks 20 years from now. They just wont last. As many other things ... disposable items