[CR]Re: Twisted straps (was: Pics of Restored '71 Verona Masi GC)

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Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:24:11 -0500
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
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Subject: [CR]Re: Twisted straps (was: Pics of Restored '71 Verona Masi GC)

Chuck Schmidt wrote:
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> John Thompson wrote:
>
>> It probably wouldn't work with the laminated Alfredo Binda straps
>> either. I can't even get a single twist on some of my pedals (i.e.
>> SunTour Superbe).
> I have twisted Binda Extras (they are the laminated ones) many times.
>
> Incidentally, I don't believe it is a necessary thing to do to keep the
> strap from moving other than the fact that "that's how they did it" and
> that's the way I did it back in the 70s. A traditional thing but also a
> a matter of choice whether you want to do it or say the hell with it.

I've twisted them with Campy pedals, and reasonably close copies like Zeus, Gipiemme, etc. but not Superbe Pros. Just doesn't work.

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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA