actually i have a somewhat valid question. i don't use/wear leather etc. and run nylon straps. they work but leave a little to be desired. i'm thinking of either somehow doubling them up or i hear there is rubber ones? i know and completely realize that leather is the best option. but i'm asking for other options.


please don't argue ethics.

Ethics! Ethical ethics ethic, ethic, ETHIC!!!

santa cruz bummed me out, mon.


saturn cafe was good, though.

Someone posted a picture in another thread of DIY doubles made using a plastic cage (the kind with two separate loops for the strap to go through), nylon straps, and pedals with two strap holes per side - basically the straps were threaded in an x, one per loop in the cage. I haven't tried this, but I'm considering it since it's way, way cheaper than doubles and my cages are too small anyway. If you end up doing this, let me know how it works out.

Overpriced.

Anyone running Fujita straps? Opinions?

i had a pair of the singles. they were nice.

thanks...just got these off yahoo https://img259.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/u...0734green1.jpg
and hoped they were ok

if i dont brong up ethics can i tell you to grow up take the training wheels off the bike and get clipless pedals
?

me?

Can I ask you to grow up and post coherently?

Though your advice (I think) is sound. Troll.

wow. brong.


for now my rush hour is my commuter. i don't have a super long commute therefore prefer to keep the clips on so i don't have to change my shoes all the time. i love my clipless on my volpe but decided to keep it simple with this bike.


thanks for your input, man! i super appreciate it!

Also, I can't imagine that rubber would work well as a material. Certainly not as an adjustable one anyway. I'm pretty sure your best bet is to stick to nylon. Luckily, they're not that expensive to replace.

be good boys and girls i wont brong up clipless again

yeah, i just recall reading about some rubber straps at some point. i just want something a tad stronger so they don't get loose after 1 skid. you would think someone would've come up with some sort of strong synthetic by now.

Pleather?

diy project maybe? I really don't know anything about such materials, but maybe kevlar?

hey kyle after you find youer straps you should create a list of vegan bike stuff

brong! awsome!

Good idea. When I get home next week, I'm going to try making some out of some ballistic nylon. Now I jsut have to figure out a way to attach the clasps...

i've found nylon straps to be decent. certainly better than the low-end MKS single straps that i also have. the old, crappy looking nylon straps run through the buckle well, so tightening and loosening is a breeze, and they get snug. they don't always stay snug and i find myself re-tightening during a ride especially if i'm do any hard acceleration or deceleration. if i were currently futzing with a new clip/strap setup i'd probably get two pairs and run some bootleg doubles. i've done it before. the front one adds some additional security - it really does feel different, and quite nice - and the rear one can be tightened and loosened (i tighten every time i get on, and if i need to put a foot down, reach down and touch the buckle so that it loosens).

so yeah, i'd say that you can find a satisfactory setup with nylon straps.

powergrips tough enough for fixed?

i've heard many say yes. i've never heard anyone say no. although i have no personal experience.

on the diy topic, perhaps butcher some old kevlar belted road tires for material?

are those Christophe straps any good? I have MKS straps currently that I've never had a problem with in their 8 months, but I'd like to get some synthetic ones for my current bike project.

thanks. running clipless now - but wondering about options.