Another Reason For Double Straps...
Sunday at the hooligan picnic, riders were racing between locations. Vu was approaching a yellow light, as he locked it up he broke a strap and went down head first. 14 stitches on has head, a bloody face, and road rash. Double straps are where it's at unless you don't need to city stop.
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What kind of strap? Was it laminated? Unlaminated straps make me nervous. That's rough though. I hope he heals up okay.
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Originally Posted by mikorp
Sunday at the hooligan picnic, riders were racing between locations. Vu was approaching a yellow light, as he locked it up he broke a strap and went down head first. 14 stitches on has head, a bloody face, and road rash. Double straps are where it's at unless you don't need to city stop.
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i've got a set of EAI double straps on the way!
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not saying this as if you didn't already know, but, erm, a brake is also an option.... right?
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once more, asthetic considerations, trumping safety, lead to injury. Boo Hoo.
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Come on. If he didn't maintain his straps, do you think he would've maintained a mechanical brake? Given a poorly maintained laminated strap and a poorly maintained handbrake, I'd put my money on the strap every time.
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i second the brake, or clipless maybe is an idea
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Originally Posted by thechamp
once more, asthetic considerations, trumping safety, lead to injury. Boo Hoo.
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.. so when your front brake cable snaps.. |
what about two sets of single straps? doubles are so damned expensive...and the only color that the reasonably priced ones come in is 'mint'? agh...
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Originally Posted by ink1373
what about two sets of single straps? doubles are so damned expensive...and the only color that the reasonably priced ones come in is 'mint'? agh...
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Originally Posted by DocJ
Great argument, dude.
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Originally Posted by DocJ
Great argument, dude.
another quick comment, i haven't ever had a strap randomly break on me. any time they start showing wear or the clasp starts getting weak, i replace them. i'm thinking the title of this thread should be "another reason to maintain all parts of your bicycle." |
Originally Posted by ink1373
what about two sets of single straps? doubles are so damned expensive...and the only color that the reasonably priced ones come in is 'mint'? agh...
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Originally Posted by sloppy robot
i want some mint straps..
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Double Straps doesn't guarantee either. He should have checked his gear before going out. We get to comfortable with our gear thinking it is going to last forever or hold up forever.
I have brand new Alfredo Binda straps and just put them on 2 weeks ago and they were crap. Why did this happen the straps are 13 yrs old and was in storage that long . NOS as you can say. Look over your gear before stepping out or somebody will be doing the stepping on you. S/F, CEYA! |
you people are self rightous and heartless, dude
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Originally Posted by jrowedc
Come on. If he didn't maintain his straps, do you think he would've maintained a mechanical brake? Given a poorly maintained laminated strap and a poorly maintained handbrake, I'd put my money on the strap every time.
Fixed is a boutique hobby. If you're running antiquated systems (fixed gear, clips/straps. brakeless), then it follows that you keep an eye on what you know to be important. One cannot anticipate leather snapping mid-stop unless damage had been noted beforehand. I guess if I were brakeless, I'd pay way more attention to strap adjustment and quality. And even though I run a brake-- it's never the first reaction. |
Originally Posted by crushkilldstroy
wondering how they'd look on a celeste bianchi......hmm...
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Yep i bought them 13 plus years ago and expected them to be like new when I bought them. They are not steel but fibers that time took over and made the fragile.
What is "BOUTIQUE HOBBY"? Slopvehicle, If you were brakeless..til that time you will never know what it feels to brake a toestrap. Sloppy Robot, They are heartless :D and ruthless :eek: It is up to the rider to check his gear..the bike can't say HEY BUD , I NEED NEW STRAPS. Remember you fail to do your job if the bike fails to be maintain... WE GET TOO COMFORTABLE NOT CHECKING GEAR! just like not putting on a seatbelt.. when you crash or get in accident .it is YOU who is responsible for your and everybody's life with you. Driving or not! S/F< CEYA! |
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