Well if or when it does have problems I may be in the position to replace the rest as well. Crank, BB, chainring, as a set. If not $30 for a Miche isn't bad.

I should invest in a stand... is there a recommendation on a strong one that has folding legs to stash it?

I'm not sure I have to space to just keep a stand setup. If I do I may tend to just park it in the stand, but then I'd be tempted to mess with it more... maybe thats good or bad.