SOMA double toe straps. street capable?
09-27-06, 02:15 PM
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SOMA double toe straps. street capable?
https://www.thebikebiz.com/product_p/trk-acc-soma01.htm
I've had no experience with soma stuff. I am looking at these double's due to the price compared to the erribi/mks/etc. doubles.
Am i asking for a problem. You get what you pay i know but hopefully this could be a simple exception.
Also, could these be velo worthy? I havnt ridden on the drome in a long time but i just might head over for some fun some friday.
Those whove tried these let me know.
I've had no experience with soma stuff. I am looking at these double's due to the price compared to the erribi/mks/etc. doubles.
Am i asking for a problem. You get what you pay i know but hopefully this could be a simple exception.
Also, could these be velo worthy? I havnt ridden on the drome in a long time but i just might head over for some fun some friday.
Those whove tried these let me know.
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09-27-06, 03:02 PM
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thanx for posting those! i'm in the market as well- my guess is that they're not laminated, but has anybody here used em???
09-27-06, 03:19 PM
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laminated vs. non laminated doesn't mean all that much; its the quality and age overall that makes the difference, lamination is just a bonus... I've historically had unlaminated toe straps last longer because the laminated ones tend to de-laminate and then snap...
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Not really, there was little to no discussion about the Somas.
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09-27-06, 03:34 PM
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i read that thread shishi... no mention of the somas at all.
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09-27-06, 03:45 PM
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That is my point fellas....I have been looking to get doubles for a while now and have yet to see a review of the somas, hence, I am thinkin they aren't very good or the best kept secret ever.
09-27-06, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by shishi
in another thread nobody spoke highly of them...as I recall.
you could just as easily have said: "in another thread nobody had anything bad to say about them... as I recall"
09-27-06, 03:50 PM
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well i ordered the somas from the link above and got a ups tracking number. Ill let you know how things work out. WOnt really know for a good 3 months or so.
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Let us know in three months...I always stayed away cause of the price point, cheap single straps have always sucked, but I ride them tight usually so they get more wear and tear.
