Old 12-07-06 | 09:57 AM
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Bikes: spicer fixie, Haro BMX, cyclops track, Soma Double Cross, KHS Flite 100

Originally Posted by john_and_off
haha, no offense taken... i'm just not into nylon straps... they flop around too much... and i'm not feeling clipless... i'm on and off the bike too often, and i'm not keen on carrying a second pair of shoes with me at all times.

i know that leather straps wear out... i'm prepared to replace them now and then, but THREE MONTHS is absolutely ridiculous... some good ideas so far... thanks to everyone who's responded.

and shiznaz, thanks for the warning about the silvas... i don't want to chance it with any strap known to have catastrophic random failures
The first pair died in about 3 weeks, the second pair in about a week. I personally know of 3 people who have had the same problem, and I have heard this problem elswhere on the net.

Silva laminated straps are simply defective. They are not made properly. They should not be bought, and they are dangerous. Stay away from them. Please.
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