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Old 07-25-07 | 11:53 PM
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toestrap help

could somebody please tell me how to properly install toe straps. I think I set mine up knda funky, cause whenever i yank up to skid, they loosen. they're also not easily tightened.

just please a picture...anything!
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Old 07-26-07 | 12:36 AM
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Old 07-26-07 | 12:38 AM
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clear enough?
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Old 07-26-07 | 01:09 AM
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you should twist the straps through the cage as well, this will help keep them from slipping



You can also use the button further down the strap to keep it from getting too loose.
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Old 07-26-07 | 01:59 AM
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Check out the FGG...they did an article about 13 pedals/clips/straps awhile ago:

https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reviews/pedals/
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your clasp isn't thread right
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Old 07-26-07 | 03:02 AM
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I took the picture from the very site break sent the OP to. Not my pedal bro...I ride LOOK clipless.
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Old 07-26-07 | 07:39 AM
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The twist is important. As Seaneee said.
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Old 07-26-07 | 09:03 AM
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The twist is important. As Seaneee said.
+ a billions its also important to use a little file or emery cloth to remove the flash fromt the pedal body flash is left over slag from the molding process and can be sharp causing straps to fail
mks is pretty bad about it especially their cheaper pedals
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Old 07-26-07 | 11:27 AM
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thanks alot homies. Now it's all crystal clear, I had it all ****ed up before
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Old 07-26-07 | 11:28 AM
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one more favor, if you're up to it. Could somebody show me a picture of a double-strapped pedal?
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Old 07-26-07 | 11:44 AM
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You mean two single-straps on one pedal? It's the same thing, but with one more strap out front.
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Old 07-26-07 | 12:26 PM
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not always...sprinter style:
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Old 07-26-07 | 06:40 PM
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i tried twisting my toshi singles under my gr-9s - no way it's going to happen. unless i am missing something, the toshi straps are way to stiff to twist with such a narrow pedal. sucks, because they are super long running them straight. there is like 4+ inches of extra strap past the clip.
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Old 07-26-07 | 07:02 PM
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twisting is nice, i found it helpful
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Old 07-26-07 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by threeoneseven
i tried twisting my toshi singles under my gr-9s - no way it's going to happen. unless i am missing something, the toshi straps are way to stiff to twist with such a narrow pedal. sucks, because they are super long running them straight. there is like 4+ inches of extra strap past the clip.
Get 'em wet. It may seem impossible, but it can be done. Had the same problem a while back with straps and TA track pedals. Never thought it would work. Just have to play with it a bit.
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