Yes, a thousand times yes. A forged crank is always cheaper in the long run. I would not sell a cast crank to a guy who wanted it internally balanced. They either got it externally balanced, bought a forged crank, or went to the shyster down the road.
I will never, even if I live to be Methusala age will I ever understand the irrational behavior of stepping over donuts to pick up dog turds.
