Feeetbelts, any experience?
 

Anyone with experience of these? Their set-up looks to eliminate, or at least significantly negate, the questions over the fastener design of Power Grips.

they don't get much love here.

seems like a good idea if you want to make some cash. but I don't see any advantages over straps.

i know the guys that make them. im switching to them after breaking 2 pairs of soma cages- first i had for months, the second (a warranty pair) i only had for 3 weeks. they are solid, and they are constantly innovating their products.

I've been using Power Grips for well over a year now. No complaints and they have yet to wear out. If they ever do it'll cost me ~$10-15 to replace. Sweet deal.

The Ravenfeeders guys and others like them plenty. Same basic mechanical concept as Powergrips and those seem to get lots of love from the people who are into them. Haven't tried them myself, but for my style of riding I'm fine with my clips/doublers/Toshis.

^ Yea, I think a lot of people would like them if given the chance. They're cheap although I must admit not as aesthetically pleasing as some nice clips/straps.

I chose to go Power Grips on a whim when I first started fixed and I feel there isn't a need for anything else. Been going strong on the same pair for over a year.

Anyone know what Feetbelt used to manufacture the straps? They don't give any information on what materials/substances they are using.

They recycle seatbelts, hence the name.

"Feetbelts are pedal straps made from recycled seatbelts. They are handmade and printed in San Marcos, Tx."

http://feetbelts.com/products.html

Their simplicity caught my attention.

That's what I get for not being thorough... If that's the case they should be rock solid. I wonder how the rigidness would be after a few 100 miles

That's what I was thinking on both counts, hence the post.

constantly innovating? it's a seat belt with holes in it!

I love my powergrips, dunno just how similar these are. I actually dig the look too.

I ran power straps on a bike when they first came out. The straps stayed stiff for over 5 years!!! Great product for sure!!

Feetbelts > powergrips

have ridden both, not my style at all, but the feetbelts were much better and are cheaper and more durable than powergrips. they stay 'rigid' but have enough give in them to slide in and out with the wierd in and twist sorta method.

I ride cages/double straps but these are worth the $20 if you enjoy that type of retention.

my thoughts exactly. how can you "constantly innovate" with these things?

It's a great idea from a marketing standpoint. Cut up a couple seatbelts, silk screen a logo, throw in some "innovative" nuts and bolts and charge 20 bucks + shipping. ripoff.