I've had these foot straps on my fixed gear bike for months now, and I have really enjoyed using them. These are strong and durable straps, and do exactly what they are advertised to. I have not encountered any stretching of the fabric, and the Velcro holds extremely tight. I have never had them come loose during a ride, but they are still a breeze to get in and out of. Make sure you get them installed properly, otherwise you will notice that your foot tends to slide out under heavy braking.
The only issue that has arisen is related to the metal tabs on the end of each strap. While these tabs would seem to improve durability, they tend to catch and scrape on the pavement during tight turns. This quickly removed the shiny coating, and has caused them to rust quickly since. This is mostly an astetic issue though, it has no effect on how the straps actually function.
Overall, these area a great option if you are looking for foot retention under $20.
Keeps my feet in place and easily adjusts for different shoes. I've been using these almost daily for about 4 years. They still function perfectly; the velcro has lasted surprisingly long, but there's definitely some wear and tear. Most of that comes from pedaling before getting my feet in the straps and they scrape on the ground. The color has also faded quite a bit from repeated sun/rain exposure, but you can still tell what color they are.
They look amazing and feel great, but the velcro straps don't properly fit in my pedals.
Pros:
-works as advertised
-stylish design
-super solid quality (strength-wise)
cons:
-average, not the best quality (design wise)
-slightly confusing to the average person how to put these on some pedals.
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I like the strength of these pedal's fabric. It is more than enough for the average cyclist. However, possibly the way they were put together or sew makes the edges prone to "split ends". It's not too bad, but if you're looking for perfection, buy a more expensive product.
The quality to price ratio for this product, in my opinion, is pretty good. It's a feasible price to pay for what you get.
I bought these alongside the "Diamondback Sound Pedal (Black Alloy, 9/16 - Inch, Pack of 2)" product looking to replace the out of the box pedals my fixed-gear bicycle came with, so I can skid better.
If you're looking for really solid straps, just go for these.
I've owned them for two weeks now and love them! They definitely help the pull up when riding up hills in SF and my feet fit nice and snug in the strapping however I haven't had to readjust it since I set them to my size. I took off the star because some of the stitching is already starting to come undone.
Feature Product
- One pair of straps with left and right foot strap
- Shoe secures to pedal with Velcro closure strap for a strong hold during rides
- Designed for trick bike and laid back riding
- Great straps to use for bike skidding
- Available in nine different colors
Description
Pure Fix Pro Foot Straps are perfect for securing shoes to pedals for fixed gear riding. The straps give you the ability to skip stop, skid stop and slow your bike down with back pressure on your pedals. Includes one pair of straps, one each for right and left foot. Celebrating bicycling for all that it offers, Pure Cycles, built to live, ride, and thrive right where you do offers a variety of frame, geometry, and gearing options as well as a cornucopia of compatible accessories, including different styles of handlebars, saddles, water bottle cages, foot straps, and more.
Easy to install, work as advertised, and come in enough color options to suit your personality and bike.
I have had these for years and they still work great. Super great quality. I highly recommend to go with these
Man these things rock! They are solid, maintain their shape quite well during use. Easy to install and work like a dream. These are a necessity if you're riding fixie. These were also built to mate perfectly the Pure Fix bikes.
Cheap, effective, reliable & matches my bikes color scheme. The foot straps make it much easier to:
Pedal faster without losing control
Skid break more effectively
Have better traction w/pedals going up or downhill.
Have more control over the bike
Overall, these cost efective straps make it safer to ride my Fixie. And they look cool too. May take some time getting used to but I recommend using straps if you want to go faster or if you want to do cool tricks.
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I would have given the product 5stars, but the item shown on the picture is purple and white. I received a pair that is purple and black, I guess it works, but I have my reasons for wanting it purple and white, it matches my bike better.
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