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Old 04-16-07 | 01:06 PM
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st00pid toe straps

just broke my second one. !@#!#@$@#$#$@$. should i try to ride home with no strap (i do have brakes) or am i just asking for certain death? i'm just afraid i'll forget i don't have the straps, try to brake like i normally would, and end up eating asphalt.

any recommendation for straps that don't suck and will last me longer than four months? and i'm not crazy about clips.
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Old 04-16-07 | 01:07 PM
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power grips.
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Old 04-16-07 | 01:08 PM
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power grips.
yeah if you don't want clips thats probably the best option.
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Old 04-16-07 | 01:11 PM
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a decent pair of sturdy double straps?
got mks doubles and i have pitty for anything less.
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Old 04-16-07 | 01:13 PM
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power grips... i want some!

Im using SPDs atm. (clipless)
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Old 04-16-07 | 01:17 PM
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these power grips look pretty rad. they just screw on any old pedals?
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Old 04-16-07 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vond freedom
these power grips look pretty rad. they just screw on any old pedals?
Well not ANY, but ones with holes for reflectors i think...(someone correct me)
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Old 04-16-07 | 01:20 PM
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yeah, they screw in the same holes that toe clips use.

due to clearance, they won't work very well with those pedals that have one side clipless and one side platform (learned that one the hard way) but they should work on any pedal that works with toe clips.
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Old 04-16-07 | 02:02 PM
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go clipless
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Old 04-16-07 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtyphotons
power grips.
someone link me please?
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Old 04-16-07 | 03:15 PM
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someone link me please?
https://www.google.com/search?q=power...en-US:official
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Old 04-16-07 | 03:15 PM
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google maybe?!

https://powergrips.mrpbike.com/pg_benefits.shtml

EDIT:ya beat mi.
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Old 04-16-07 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dumpsterlife
someone link me please?
and for a slightly more helpful link:

https://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?brand=0249&init=y
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Old 04-16-07 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by goldener
and for a slightly more helpful link:

https://www.nashbar.com/results.cfm?brand=0249&init=y
toshi doubles. cheaper than clipless (until they break again) and you can wear shoes you like
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Old 04-16-07 | 03:30 PM
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lazy, my bust...that was kinda ridiculous

funny, i have some of those and didn't realize it.
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Old 04-16-07 | 04:33 PM
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Learn to skid with the opposite foot
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Old 04-16-07 | 04:46 PM
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I'm interested in a set of double straps. Toshi gets thrown around here a lot. Where can I order some for a pretty fair price. I guess I'll also need some new toe clips too?
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Old 04-16-07 | 05:44 PM
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at the preasent moment I am digging nylon straps-dirt cheap,long lasting, and cheap

be sure to file down the points where the pedal comes in contact with the strap
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Old 04-16-07 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mander
Learn to skid with the opposite foot
+1. i also learned how to do a 'jamaican skid. very easy. strap that is broken(pull up with), put foot on underside of pedal and you will do a skid. toshi dubles r $100 but very worth it. i have the on my bike and will never want to go clipless or single strap again
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Old 04-16-07 | 06:33 PM
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Man, now I'm split between Powergrips and double straps (Toshi, MKS or Sprint) now that I just researched Powerstraps and they're cheap and have pretty much across the board positive reviews. All I know is I'm obsessed with maintaining a perfect cadence and single straps aren't gonna cut it in the long run.

Has anyone used both Powergrips and quality double straps?
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Old 04-16-07 | 06:36 PM
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All I know is I'm obsessed with maintaining a perfect cadence and single straps aren't gonna cut it in the long run.
why do you ride a fixed gear bike then?
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Old 04-16-07 | 06:48 PM
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I've found that a quality single strap is all I need. I currently run MKS Alpha singles and my foot does not budge unless I want it to.
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Old 04-16-07 | 06:52 PM
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why do you ride a fixed gear bike then?
what are you talking about? fixed gears help you develop a better spin, this is no secret. what i'm saying is i want a more intimate me-to-bike feeling than i get with single straps, i ride fixed for the fun of it and the more i'm connected with my bike, the easier / more fun it is to ride in an efficient manner.
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Old 04-16-07 | 06:55 PM
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here is my advice get some laminated leather straps and get on with it velo-orange has alara laminated straps for about 40 bucks they work great I have changed over to clipless and love it
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Old 04-16-07 | 06:58 PM
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username andrewssohip broke a pair of power straps, so there is one negative review

they seem gimmicky to me. there is a reason clips and straps are the enduring favorite alternative to clipless.
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