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I test rode a Giant Bowery today because I was bored.
It had FSA vero cranks on it which I have previously spoken up for saying they look good, and FSA make a lot of good stuff.
But really, they are nothing like what I expected. The are horrible, look well flimsy, have lots of manufacturing traces, where you can see how bits where forged/pressed.
The new test bike i rode already had rusty chainring bolts. The chainring looked dirt cheap and rough as fuck.
The bottom bracket felt sluggish and flexy at the same time.
not impressed. My 1970 town bike sugino's with pressed on/integrated steel chainring and tange looseball BB which I have on my current bike felt waaaay better.