Originally Posted by seau grateau

i'd agree to an extent. The bike industry pushes stiffness a lot as a marketing strategy, and what gets lost in the fray is the fact that if a is stiff enough for the rider's needs, it doesn't matter if b is stiffer. Frames, wheels, and handlebars all flex more than cranks in most cases anyway. The omnium crank is a great product -- easy to install, well designed and well made, durable, reliable. Only functional downsides are some inconsistencies in frame compatibility and some reported issues with the stock bb (though i've had no problems with mine). And it's pretty economical compared to the other performance oriented track cranks out there.