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Actually the ISCG-bash should be putting more load into the spindle and the bearings. Your body weight is the load and it's always coming through the pedals. To transfer this load to the ISCG tabs it needs to go through the spindle and bb. To transfer the load to a crank-mounted bash ring on the other hand it only needs to go through the crank (and some part through the spindle, from the left crank).

I've had the Airflex Pros for almost two years now and they are great. Looked at quite a few other options but most lack protection on the sides, where I want my knees to be protected.

If your camera is a Fuji then try setting it to burst and self timer at the same time. You can then start the self timer with the remote trigger and the camera will shoot a burst of five frames (in the chosen frame rate) after the countdown. Works with Canon as well (you can even choose the number of frames there).

Of course, I forgot.

By using 157 mm spacing you move your expensive rear derailleur 15 mm closer to all those evil trailside rocks waiting to smash it to pieces (compared to 'old school' 142 mm). There's your downside. Sorry.
The better spoke angles are nice though.