Originally Posted by hairlessbill
I had a hard time putting straps on my MKS Sylvans too until I wet the straps down. Made the leather just soft enough to give a little. I think the
Rivendell ALE straps are the best deal out there at $13.00 for nylon-laminated leather straps with toe strap buttons. Don't know how they will hold up to a brakeless setup but at least you're not gambling very much money.
+1. The stap holes on Sylvans are really small and they usually have really rough edges. They will totally eat your leather straps if you try and force them in. I've also found that soaking them in water for a couple of minutes helps you get them in. But they still rub against the pedal and will eventually eat into the leather.