Toe clip straps shredded!

rodgers73

They snapped today on only their second outing! Nylon ones off ebay so not exactly expensive gear. Is this common or have I not fitted them right??

Thanks

Tom

dmch2

I've never used the ones that came with my trek. No idea what they're worth if you want them?

I went straight to SPD-SLs instead.

I haven't actually even remotely answered your question have i? :?

crankycrank

rodgers73 wrote:

They snapped today on only their second outing! Nylon ones off ebay so not exactly expensive gear. Is this common or have I not fitted them right??

Thanks

Tom

Not common. You may have just purchased a sh*te set of straps but usually any nylon straps will last years. Check that they weren't rubbing on any sharp surfaces on the pedals, your shoes etc.

mattward1979

I had some fraying on my straps until I put a twist in the strap where it goes underneath the pedal.. Moves about less so less friction.

Bobbinogs

The straps on my wife's pedals have become very frayed recently which was puzzling...and then I caught one of my daughters' rabbits nibbling them whilst I had my back turned, grrrr.

I guess that's not much use if you haven't got any of the cute critters.

redvee

You used to be able to get buttons for the end of toestraps though this was so you could get a better pull on the strap and not to stop it fraying as they were meant for leather straps. If this happens with nylon straps then a cheapskate way to cure it is to melt the end with a lighter.

RiderontheStorm

Bobbinogs wrote:

The straps on my wife's pedals have become very frayed recently which was puzzling...and then I caught one of my daughters' rabbits nibbling them whilst I had my back turned, grrrr.

I guess that's not much use if you haven't got any of the cute critters.

Rabbit Stew, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm