Sunday, September 19, 2010

El Cheapo Foot Retention System

The clips just didn't feel right on Saturday so after a little web research and a trip to Bunnings I have now equipped the Hillman with some super sweet, super tough toe straps. Cost of the 50mm webbing (rated to 400kg) and high adhesive hook and loop was $47 which can make about three pairs of these little suckers. Easily adjustable and very snug!



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3 comments:

  1. Good work from The Sheriff.
    Also good pic from the early day archives.

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  2. Did you make these with the same method shown on the Wired Gadget Lab how-to? Did you add extra stitching or do it by machine?

    I need some sort of retention for my new fixed gear bike and I am tossing up whether to get the BOGear straps or to make some FRS myself.

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  3. Hey Karl, These were hand stitched (due to not having a machine) using nylon thread. The only problem with them is that they are a little flexible and could do with some reinforcement to stiffen them up in a couple of places. You do tend to have to wiggle your feet in a little. Once you are in however that are awesome and I find them a lot more comfortable than the toes straps and cages that I had previously.
    Later.

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