[CR]Lapize strap help needed

(Example: Framebuilders:Masi)

Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 21:40:01 +0000 (GMT)
From: "nicbordeaux" <nicbordeaux@yahoo.fr>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Lapize strap help needed


Hello list,

I have a pair of 30's pedals with some bizarre (to me) straps. The clips ar e stamped Lapize, and the strap, hardened by time and grime, grease and gri t , is either cotton or sisal. Does anybody have info on this type of toe c lip strap ? There are three layers of fabric glued together with a glue tha t is still pretty tacky. Restoration I'm not sure of, I need to dissolve th e muck, probably paint thinner, but not sure if this will deteriorate the f abric. Any info, experience or suggestions more than welcome.

Thaks

Nick March, Agen, 47000 Lot et Garonne, France

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