I have an old 14 speed Huffy that I love to ride. I put 2-3000 miles a year on it.

My Granddaughter was over today with her friend. He was riding a newer small frame Trek. He started picking on my Huffy. He didn't think much of Ashtabula cranks or freewheels.

Ashtabula cranks are strong, simple, easy to adjust and repair. My 7-speed freewheel is strong, simple, self-contained and bullet-proof. I could replace it with a new duplicate freewheel in under 15 minutes. What's not to like?

Outside of being associated with bottom-end bikes, what's wrong with Ashtabula cranks and freewheels? They work fine to me.