Re: [CR]Markings on Binda toe straps: Question

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Markings on Binda toe straps: Question
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 14:30:56 -0800
To: CR RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


Top of the line would be the Binda "Extra"... those are the laminated ones.

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, CA

On Feb 5, 2007, at 2:20 PM, Mazzeo, Daniel wrote:
> Norm,
> Weren't these the top of the line Binda straps. I seen to
> remember them being of a higher order than the normal ones. Maybe
> they
> had the nylon insert sandwiched between the leather layers. No doubt
> other members have more recent experience or a better memory than I!
>
> Dan Mazzeo
> Morrison, CO
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org
> [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Norm and
> Val Lafleur
> Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:16 PM
> To: classicrendezvous
> Subject: [CR]Markings on Binda toe straps: Question
>
> In looking for toe straps on Ebay I noticed that the Binda straps
> being
> offered were marked "Bianchi Dino" in addition to the usual " Binda".
> What is the significance of this? Most Bianchi straps that I have
> seen
> were black or celeste. The Ebay straps were available in other colors
> such as yellow and red.
>
> Norm Lafleur
> Ashfield, Ma.