Budget cranks, which one would you go for?

All bike parts are made in Taiwan and badged to say whatever the punter wants to hear. The end.

For example, "Colnago" is the name of a small province south-east of Taipei.

im pretty sure Sugino still make there stuff in Japan.

Nothing wrong with Taiwan, they have the greatest cycle manufacturing capability in the world. Its just that most companies/brands that go to them are usually only looking for a big profit margin. Its sad that so many respectable companies are just labelling off the rack stuff, what happened to unique design?