Originally Posted by
copperthiever
Is octalink more foolproof than square taper, could this be mangled in some similar way as square taper do? Or should I look for hollow cranks instead?
I don't really have any issues with either square taper or Octalink, but for you, I would suggest going to Hollowtech II cranks with external bottom bracket bearings. That is as tough and durable and foolproof a configuration as you can get.