Can someone explain the cult of Alfredo Binda straps?
05-31-23, 10:31 AM
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yeah, remember those nylon straps ! those were really good.
Can't get 'em now. just a bunch of junk on ebay
/markp
Can't get 'em now. just a bunch of junk on ebay
/markp
05-31-23, 10:58 AM
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My last strap prior to going to the Time system was the Binda Extra. Back in the day, Extras were what you used if you had brains and any amount of leg power. I was a skinny non-sprintery lad, but I very much liked the feeling of security when climbing hard. When I shifted to Time, the interior leather had worn down, and the nylon laminate had cut into the tops of my shoes, but I still think they were the go-to if you weren't going clipless. These days, the only pedals that have straps (cheap woven nylon things) are on my townie. Any other straps are just holding spare tires under my seat.
These days, it's a shoe assembly that takes the stress, and sometimes that's far less than ideal. I have a few pairs of shoes that are Gorilla Glued from sole detachment. I do keep a watchful eye to be sure I'm not going to have a surprise when stomping.
These days, it's a shoe assembly that takes the stress, and sometimes that's far less than ideal. I have a few pairs of shoes that are Gorilla Glued from sole detachment. I do keep a watchful eye to be sure I'm not going to have a surprise when stomping.
05-31-23, 12:39 PM
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Alright. Convinced. Bought a pair of Green from American Cycles in SF.
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My last strap prior to going to the Time system was the Binda Extra. Back in the day, Extras were what you used if you had brains and any amount of leg power. I was a skinny non-sprintery lad, but I very much liked the feeling of security when climbing hard. When I shifted to Time, the interior leather had worn down, and the nylon laminate had cut into the tops of my shoes, but I still think they were the go-to if you weren't going clipless. These days, the only pedals that have straps (cheap woven nylon things) are on my townie. Any other straps are just holding spare tires under my seat.
These days, it's a shoe assembly that takes the stress, and sometimes that's far less than ideal. I have a few pairs of shoes that are Gorilla Glued from sole detachment. I do keep a watchful eye to be sure I'm not going to have a surprise when stomping.
These days, it's a shoe assembly that takes the stress, and sometimes that's far less than ideal. I have a few pairs of shoes that are Gorilla Glued from sole detachment. I do keep a watchful eye to be sure I'm not going to have a surprise when stomping.
05-31-23, 01:43 PM
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Yep--Shimano provided the spindle/bearings (with the "blind" ends that I find so fascinating, and which gave you the added cornering angle), and Look provided the manufacturing. From what I read, it was pretty much a win-win for each company.
05-31-23, 02:13 PM
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Even BITD those pedals weren’t seen very often. Was the Shrader adapter on it when it was a wall hanger?
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I have not restored this bike ! just lightly conserved. Have ridden it a couple of times.
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I've done the same thing. My dad used to do leather work, and I have cowhide I cut down and attach to an old strap buckle with a copper rivet. None of these redos have been deployed for sew-up duty yet though.
05-31-23, 02:56 PM
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That’s going back a ways. I heard of him in the 70’s when I was at Marina Del Rey Bike.
That’s going back a ways. I heard of him in the 70’s when I was at Marina Del Rey Bike.
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05-31-23, 04:49 PM
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There is CR list member who sells NOS at $45. Not cheap but also not $70. Just search Binda on the list.
