View Poll Results: Battle of the straps!
Toshi double straps
31
58.49%
MKS fit a double straps
12
22.64%
soma double straps
10
18.87%
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Battle of the straps!
08-16-06, 10:35 AM
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Battle of the straps!
So I'm looking to upgrade to double straps and have a few options...
It's really only two, between the toshi and the mks doubles... the soma's I'm just throwing in there for the wildcard.
Who's ridden them and what are the differences, aside from price?
Are there difference in feel between them?
It's really only two, between the toshi and the mks doubles... the soma's I'm just throwing in there for the wildcard.
Who's ridden them and what are the differences, aside from price?
Are there difference in feel between them?
08-16-06, 10:39 AM
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Not trying to be a smart as$, but why do you need double straps, other than for aesthetic reasons? I read somewhere that an ordinary Joe comes nowhere near being able to exert enough force on a pedal to require double straps
08-16-06, 10:41 AM
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It's not a question of whether or not you're going to risk breaking you strap that requires doubles. It's more a matter of comfort and security using doubles.
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Originally Posted by skanking biker
Not trying to be a smart as$, but why do you need double straps, other than for aesthetic reasons? I read somewhere that an ordinary Joe comes nowhere near being able to exert enough force on a pedal to require double straps
edit: only down-side...them ****s is ugly
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08-16-06, 11:02 AM
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What really needs to happen is someone on this forum who is crafty and good with a sewing machine (art students I am looking in your direction) needs to start mass producing a double strap holder. Basically you slide two single straps through it and viola you would have double straps. You could change out each individual strap as it wore out or got trashed. I have seen other homemade ones like this, but nothing too impressive.
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from my experience, toshi and mks are similar in quality. but,
if you look closely you'll see the mks buckles are attached to
one layer of leather and one layer of nylon leaving the second
layer of leather to "protect" the area between shoe and buckle.
the toshi buckles however are attached to all three layers and
the all three layers are between shoe and buckle.
that's why i like the toshi better, but i'm not sure if it makes
any difference, just personal preference.
if you look closely you'll see the mks buckles are attached to
one layer of leather and one layer of nylon leaving the second
layer of leather to "protect" the area between shoe and buckle.
the toshi buckles however are attached to all three layers and
the all three layers are between shoe and buckle.
that's why i like the toshi better, but i'm not sure if it makes
any difference, just personal preference.
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Originally Posted by 1fluffhead
What really needs to happen is someone on this forum who is crafty and good with a sewing machine (art students I am looking in your direction) needs to start mass producing a double strap holder. Basically you slide two single straps through it and viola you would have double straps. You could change out each individual strap as it wore out or got trashed. I have seen other homemade ones like this, but nothing too impressive.
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Originally Posted by skanking biker
Not trying to be a smart as$, but why do you need double straps, other than for aesthetic reasons? I read somewhere that an ordinary Joe comes nowhere near being able to exert enough force on a pedal to require double straps
i broke a toshi single in under 6 months and i'm a very ordinary joe
08-16-06, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by juvi-kyle
Someone in SF is already doin this...
08-16-06, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 1fluffhead
Are they selling them? Pics?
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08-16-06, 11:50 AM
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ramblin worker made them, they're at freewheel hayes I think.
personally I rock the MKS, mostly because I didnt want logos all over my toe straps. doubles are the way to go, way more comfortable.
personally I rock the MKS, mostly because I didnt want logos all over my toe straps. doubles are the way to go, way more comfortable.
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Online ordering?
Those look nice.
Those look nice.
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^^I agree, they are one of the best looking DIY that I have seen. I would be interested in trying them out too.
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I am also working on a doubler project. Email me at david(at)davidrmunson(d0t)com if you want to be kept up to date or would be interested in testing a prototype once I get my hands on some more materials.
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Originally Posted by onetwentyeight
ramblin worker made them, they're at freewheel hayes I think.
personally I rock the MKS, mostly because I didnt want logos all over my toe straps. doubles are the way to go, way more comfortable.
personally I rock the MKS, mostly because I didnt want logos all over my toe straps. doubles are the way to go, way more comfortable.
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Errebis are awful.
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It seems like most prefer the Toshi straps... they are only ten bucks more than the MKS so it's not a huge difference.
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Originally Posted by 1fluffhead
What really needs to happen is someone on this forum who is crafty and good with a sewing machine (art students I am looking in your direction) needs to start mass producing a double strap holder. Basically you slide two single straps through it and viola you would have double straps. You could change out each individual strap as it wore out or got trashed. I have seen other homemade ones like this, but nothing too impressive.
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