need straps
12-31-08 | 02:46 AM
#26
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I've been riding mks doubles for about 15 months now and they're still strong as hell.
these
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...8¤cy=USD
these
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...8¤cy=USD
12-31-08 | 07:48 AM
#27
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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.
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12-31-08 | 08:21 AM
#28
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12-31-08 | 08:50 AM
#29
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I've been riding mks doubles for about 15 months now and they're still strong as hell.
these
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...8¤cy=USD
these
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...8¤cy=USD
12-31-08 | 10:05 AM
#31
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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
signing off with a phrase you probably never use in your daily life or vocab is cheesyand.....*interrobang*, instead of just ?!...really!? someone went to college(exclamation mark)
Adios
Gringo
Last edited by cobrabyte; 12-31-08 at 10:23 AM.
12-31-08 | 10:52 AM
#32
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Hahahaha, I had a feeling, but you can never be too sure on these forums. Also, interrobang is just one of my favorite words, and yet I so rarely get a chance to use it.
12-31-08 | 11:01 AM
#33
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12-31-08 | 12:29 PM
#35
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That's what I was thinking and I liked how the MKS straps got wider towards the buckle. Also I thought they may run a slightly smaller chance of getting stolen since Toshi's are the bling brand name. Maybe they will see MKS logo and just think oh cheap straps. I am probably wrong though.
01-03-09 | 12:35 AM
#39
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01-03-09 | 01:00 AM
#41
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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.
01-03-09 | 08:34 AM
#43
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retail is no doubt hard to swallow, but i have seen singles for 20 and got doubles for 50. those are likely not even the best deals out so keep an ear to the ground. by all means, run what youve got into the ground, but consider toshis as basically a one time purchase the next time you need to replace.
01-03-09 | 07:34 PM
#45
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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...
01-03-09 | 08:17 PM
#46
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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.)
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.)
01-03-09 | 08:27 PM
#47
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that its the best!
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.
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.
01-03-09 | 08:48 PM
#48
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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...
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...
01-03-09 | 08:59 PM
#49
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i just got double straps the other day and I have yet to do this for my GR-9s. It really needs to be done i've been fine so far but sometimes the strap will slip off where it would stay if I had the bolts longer.
01-03-09 | 09:19 PM
#50
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saw them...a few of my friends have similar home-brew solutions... but the toshi's have better buckles (in grip and they are secured with 2 pins), and have an extra layer of leather and nylon in the middle... i'm sure they'll outlast those cristophe's...
maybe not worth the 100... but worth investing in IMO