MKS RX-1 + double straps?
12-05-07, 10:35 PM
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that set-up is exactly how single-slot track pedals (think toeclips and Dura Ace, too) are set up to work with double straps.
the forward strap fed straight through the pedal slots, the rear strap fed in a u-shape through the cage slots
the forward strap fed straight through the pedal slots, the rear strap fed in a u-shape through the cage slots
12-05-07, 10:39 PM
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oh and you dont have to set up your dura-ace like that either.. i did mine a similiar way, but with 2 zap straps
so that dudes wrong
so that dudes wrong
12-05-07, 10:44 PM
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and the view from the back of the pedal looks even worse imho
12-05-07, 10:46 PM
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probably a good setup if youre loosening them off, clipping in and cinching down but not super practical for going in and out all the time. in and out... in and out..
12-05-07, 10:48 PM
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Doubles for life.
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12-09-07, 04:36 AM
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mine are like this---
right side is the one I tighten down. the threading is, um, womb-style. secured but a bit clingy. tough to get into on the first try.
left side is more "diagonal" and makes it easier to get in and out. when I need to dab, that's the go-to foot.
I found both sides womb-style feels great, but is a bit of a hassle. I ran both sides threaded like paddrock's for a while and was happy with that as well. easier to get in and out, but less secure without manually strapping things down each time. with the diagonal "half-womb" it tightens down when I straighten my foot a la Powergrips.
right side is the one I tighten down. the threading is, um, womb-style. secured but a bit clingy. tough to get into on the first try.
left side is more "diagonal" and makes it easier to get in and out. when I need to dab, that's the go-to foot.
I found both sides womb-style feels great, but is a bit of a hassle. I ran both sides threaded like paddrock's for a while and was happy with that as well. easier to get in and out, but less secure without manually strapping things down each time. with the diagonal "half-womb" it tightens down when I straighten my foot a la Powergrips.
12-29-07, 07:50 PM
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I've only used singles, but I always remembered to put a twist in the strap where it goes through the pedal to stop it sliding around…
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12-29-07, 09:52 PM
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But when it comes to straps,
I enjoy my MKS sylvan track/Toshi single-strap setup, especially for going to class/errand around town or anywhere else where I just want to jump on the bike with my sneakers real quick.
I have no experience with doubles. Still, they seem cumbersome if you like to pull the straps very tight and and loosen them after each ride, which is the only way to get close to clipless-level pulling power on teh upstroke.
Putting around town is fun with my toshi singles-
I just hop on, jam my feet in those cages and pull that fine leather strap as tight as ever and it feels practically as secure/powerful and as comfertable as my Sidi Genius 5's and look-style clipless.
Well, ALmost
12-30-07, 06:03 AM
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If you check FGG reviews (on the left of the main page) you'll find that's where the pic came from. Have a look at some of the others too, you'll see that's the way a lot are set up. But then we are talking racing and not every day use.
12-30-07, 08:16 AM
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I have SPDs (going to eggbeaters) on my mountain bike, and have ridden some in the city while clipped in but generally I am doing a short 5-10 miles to go see a friend or something so the shoe factor comes into play =/
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The first picture is how these pedals are designed to be used with double straps and cycling shoes that use a slotted cleat. The idea is that it wraps around the ball of your foot and really gives you the support you need for sprints and such. Not the most practical for the road, but it works.
