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grant peterson dunt think straps are all that, and he's alright.
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I've been riding mks doubles for about 15 months now and they're still strong as hell.
these http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...8¤cy=USD |
Originally Posted by golfer007
(Post 8099527)
Thats what I did today. I picked up a set of cheapo Sunlite's at my lbs. They are fleather with fchrome and what not. They look alright. I honestly have never ridden straps and I have no clue how to install them. I mean I got them installed on my pedals but I quickly took them of because I was in a hurry and didnt know how to exactly adjust the strap. Anywho, I think I have come to the conclusion that straps will jut get in my way. I do a lot of short commuting, nothing more than a couple of miles to and fro school, lbs, etc. I am def. going to try them but I am unsure that I will approve as many on this forum have.
Cheers, Free Second - ...Cheers?...you BETTER be from the British Isles or Australia!!!!!:twitchy: I'm so sick of Cheers already!!!! Chow, Slave |
Originally Posted by cobrabyte
(Post 8101419)
First - try em before you deny em
Second - ...Cheers?...you BETTER be from the British Isles or Australia!!!!!:twitchy: I'm so sick of Cheers already!!!! Chow, Slave CHOW? CHOW(Interrobang) It's ciao. |
Originally Posted by straws papers
(Post 8101041)
I've been riding mks doubles for about 15 months now and they're still strong as hell.
these http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...8¤cy=USD |
Yeah, suede-nylon-suede pretty much = win.
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Originally Posted by Jabba Degrassi
(Post 8101534)
Chow?
CHOW? CHOW(Interrobang) It's ciao. and.....*interrobang*, instead of just ?!...really!? someone went to college(exclamation mark) Adios Gringo |
Originally Posted by cobrabyte
(Post 8102024)
I know dude, that's the joke :) signing off with a phrase you probably never use in your daily life or vocab is cheesy
and.....*interrobang*, instead of just ?!...really!? someone went to college(exclamation mark) Adios Gringo |
Originally Posted by Jabba Degrassi
(Post 8102324)
Also, interrobang is just one of my favorite words, and yet I so rarely get a chance to use it.
They need a new sign that represents internet sarcasm, lol |
sturmey archer straps for life
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Originally Posted by Jabba Degrassi
(Post 8101688)
Yeah, suede-nylon-suede pretty much = win.
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Well, unless they really know what they're looking for Toshis end up looking pretty ratty after a while, so they may get overlooked.
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toshis all the way
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Toshis are great but the price is incredibly outrageous! A buddy of mine got a set of doubles on his bike and within a week they were starting to show wear in the same manner as my $10 straps.
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Originally Posted by Thetank
(Post 8106062)
Toshis are great but the price is incredibly outrageous! A buddy of mine got a set of doubles on his bike and within a week they were starting to show wear in the same manner as my $10 straps.
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I see your point however I still say they're overpriced for what they do.
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I have Dimension double straps and they are fine, I don't care. They are cheap and easy to replace and I have never had any problems with them slipping/etc and they are still very white and sturdy even though I ride them in the rain/etc.
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I have found that treating the cheap leather straps with my brooks proofide makes them last a lot longer. it makes sense to protect the leather on a brooks saddle why not the straps too.
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Originally Posted by Thetank
(Post 8116035)
I see your point however I still say they're overpriced for what they do.
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Wachu know bout clipless/brakless
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Originally Posted by Thetank
(Post 8116035)
I see your point however I still say they're overpriced for what they do.
my current straps (MKS singles...the nice NJS ones lolz) have far better clasps on them that hold their position better. They're also built really nice... have not had a problem with them getting loose... even so, i'm getting toshi doubles as soon as i can...i like to have the peace of mind that the straps won't give way anytime soon... |
just get toshi's.
they are almost too secure. I switched to them from cheap nylon straps and ate **** a few times because I couldn't get my foot out of the straps, and they weren't even that tight. the suede like grips your shoes. also good luck to anybody trying to steal my toshi's. it took me and my brother a solid hour with some needlenose plyers to get em through my pedals (sylvan tracks.) |
Originally Posted by K_phomma
(Post 8117581)
Wachu know bout clipless/brakless
ill never understand why people skimp on toe straps, particularly when riding brakeless... as the straps essentially your brakes as is! I wouldnt trust my life, or teeth or bones, to some 10 dollar nylon straps. Double layer laminate straps with strong buckles are the only way to go. MKS (my personal favorite, due to lack of huge logos), Kashimax Toshi, Binda, whoever. |
Originally Posted by 00soul
(Post 8119375)
if you're riding brake less, then they do a whole lot... you want something that you're confident is going to bind your feet to the drive train...ive had cheap-o singles get loose on me going town a hill...not fun...
my current straps (MKS singles...the nice NJS ones lolz) have far better clasps on them that hold their position better. They're also built really nice... have not had a problem with them getting loose... even so, i'm getting toshi doubles as soon as i can...i like to have the peace of mind that the straps won't give way anytime soon... |
Originally Posted by Thetank
(Post 8100442)
Yes I made those and I am running a 1" bolt to hold the front strap in place.
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