That's the point that dude came up with when he made his entirely CNC'd frame. It needed crosslinks for strength, and it made it look like a bridge. I do like those cranks though, they look cool. I'd buy some as I'm not terribly likely to snap anything, but it might not be worth the price. Especially when I got my tensile cranks for £30. Hmm, I've clipped my ankle on my tensiles. But then, when I rode yesterday, I didn't. I suppose its one of those things you've just got to learn to avoid.