Hi Brian, The crank was all my fault. After all should of noticed that one was a lot harder to install. Good lesson for the future though. As for upgrades, unless I absolutely need to change something, I'm planning at stopping at the bar/stem. After all I could also move it over to a compatible future frame and save a good $60 or more. 

Don't worry about the original cleats, pedals, and manual, unless your ever at Sherman or Purser or just near there. If you ever are let me know and I'll try to pick them up.
-Sam