It's a hobby, it's a gift for her, she likes the bike. I'm not investing hundreds of dollars in to it, new low end parts will be just fine, no need for Acera or even Tourney. In fact I already have some parts in my stash. Ashstabula cranks do indeed scream cheap or basic bike and like I said, she's fine with the bike and is aware of what I can do with a bike. She wants to ride bikes with me, and it's getting her back on two wheels- her two wheels versus the trek she has been riding that belongs to my friend(I gave to him). She's not shallow or elitist, niether am I. For the cost to be invested(probably tens of dollars), there isn't much more I could get her... maybe a snapback from Spencers. She's not going to be all Premium Rush with it, nor is she taking it on black diamond mtb trails. Think of it as a geared cruiser that might see 10mph. This bike is for a bike rider, not a cyclist.