Originally Posted by
icemilkcoffee
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.
I agree. There are FSA cranks that use the same 24mm spindle/BB at HTII that tend to be a bit cheaper if there are fiscal limitations.