Originally Posted by
kmart
EDIT:Regarding the cranks, yes you could double the price of the bike simply by adding Sugino 75s, but what about mid-range options like the Sugino messenger or Sugino RD?
Actually I have no idea how either of those compares to the Truvativ Touro or FSA bottom-of-the-barrel cranksets, but I am guessing they are mid-range. (Someone confirm deny/this?)
Listen, I totally agree that Sugino 75 cranks are over-kill, but how many people buy full DA rigs from Bikes Direct who would be better suited by 105 or Ultegra? Some people want to spend their money to get the ultimate "top of the line" rig, even if they don't need it, and that's who I am imagining buying a complete TrueTemper Platinum track bike from Bikes Direct.
Also, I really doubt that 75s could DOUBLE the cost of the bike, unless the wholesale cost of them skyrocketed to $500 last night.