EpicSchwinn

Hey all,
I realize this is shameful enough to put in the confessions thread but here goes. I just got my 4x clips/straps and I'm having a tough time getting them adjusted right. I figured I might be weaving something through the wrong place. Does anybody have a pic/example of how they set up this style of clips and straps? Yes, I google image'd it and I could pretty much only turn up this style of clip:


For reference I have these pedals:

but should be getting these soon so either setup would be helpful.


Thanks for helping a n00b!

Leukybear 

For the new pedals the n00b is getting.

ScottRock

Is your problem that you can't thread the straps through the pedal? I don't have a picture right now (i can take one when i get back), but my pedals (GR-9's) don't accept double straps. What i wound up doing was running the extra double strap under the pedal and securing it with zip ties.

Otherwise, the idea is that, with the pedals flat and the finished part of the straps facing towards the ground, you thread the straps from outside to inside, so that the long parts face the frame. You then wrap the actual strap parts up, through the clips, and then through the buckle. The teeth on the buckle should catch right at the first kink in the picture.

EpicSchwinn

Thanks! I assume it's the same idea with the 4x clips...

Leukybear 

Yes just double the amount of cage to thread through.

adriano 

i was once a double strapper, and if i had to go back to straps i would definitely get singles over doubles. with singles, youre much more likely to use straps correctly, not just leaving them at one setting. doubles fall into the dead zone, outdated on the track and inconvenient on the road.

dignandag

What pedals are these?

Leukybear 

Wellgos....

xkillemallx16

gonna have to agree. tightening 2 pairs of straps on each side is a pita, and most are probably gonna lazy it out and make one setting they just flip into.

hamish5178

I would imagine that the majority of fixed gear riders with straps do this.

ScottRock

Guilty.

I mean, if i were really anal about foot retention, i'd go clipless.

EpicSchwinn

x2

I didn't adjust every time I put on my single straps so not much is going to change.

Origin 8 Pro Track Light. A billion people make this style though.

Leukybear 

fix'd

BigMike

Plemons

adriano 

has anyone here fashioned a temporary clip and strap system for spdsl or atac?

EpicSchwinn

Ended up going with leukybear's suggestion. Feels good, man

Scrodzilla

Routing your double straps like that makes sense when using pedals with only one set of holes but just seems dumb on pedals that can freely accommodate two straps.

Tristanh666

i dont quite understand whats going on. with the double straps wouldnt it make more sense to lace each strap through the two holes on the side instead of lacing the back strap through the holes in the back face of the pedal?

homebrewk

Why not loop the second strap through the front of the pedal? (if you can)

hamish5178

to add to the cccombo, I don't know what Leukybear and EpicSchwinn are smoking, they certainly aren't passing it, but why in the world would you route your straps in such an ugly and (seemingly) illogical manner?

Anyway, here's a picture of my doublestraps, no origami or zip-ties required:

fixedgear80

I was thinking the same thing! My pedals only have One set of holes also. I was thinking on zipties to secure the front strap to the pedal supports to keep them in place! All the pressure will end up where it needs to go. Also Scrod what the deal with people twisting the strap when going through the holes? Knowledge?

Scrodzilla

Supposedly twisting the strap keeps it from sliding back and forth through the pedal. I've never had a problem with untwisted straps.

If your pedals only have one set of holes, you could always just use longer bolts to attach your clip to the pedal and route the front strap above them to keep it secure.

fixedgear80

Thanks Scrodzilla

docboyd

i believe on this forum the "zilla" is silent

Scrodzilla

Ha...either/or.

The best is the little Asian guy that comes into the shop who literally calls me Scrojira.