# double strap... soma lov m or hate m **URL:** \ **Category:** Bikes\ **Created:** [May 18, 2008, 3:46pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236 "2008-05-18T15:46:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![balonya](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/5daacb/32.png) [@balonya](https://tarck.cc/u/balonya)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 3:46pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/1 "2008-05-18T15:46:13Z")
So I looking for some double straps and going to get the 4x cage, and maybe some new pedals. so I dont want to spend a lot on the straps. what do you think of the soma’s? while we are at it what pedals do you like? ---
**Author:** ![Tarck\_Vader](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/9fc348/32.png) [@Tarck\_Vader](https://tarck.cc/u/Tarck_Vader)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/2 "2008-05-18T16:16:55Z")
I just bought a pair of MKS GR-9 pedals and I like them a lot. They are really comfortable. ---
**Author:** ![broseph](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/a4c791/32.png) [@broseph](https://tarck.cc/u/broseph)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 7:23pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/3 "2008-05-18T19:23:30Z")
Soma toe clips will kill you. They break right as you need them. ---
**Author:** ![Tail\_Hook\_Lengthener](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/85e7bf/32.png) [@Tail\_Hook\_Lengthener](https://tarck.cc/u/Tail_Hook_Lengthener)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/4 "2008-05-18T19:28:57Z")
The general consensus has always been that Soma’s double-straps suck. ---
**Author:** ![Petr5](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/petr5/32/51786_2.png) [@Petr5](https://tarck.cc/u/Petr5)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/5 "2008-05-18T19:42:22Z")
Have you tried a quality single yet? Something layered like Cinelli’s? [http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main ... cts\_id=653](http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_506_508&products_id=653) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://tarck-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/original/1X/6bcc35fc8753493e53aa7a065aed1144547bf579.png) [@system](https://tarck.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 9:10pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/6 "2008-05-18T21:10:38Z")
i have those cinellis. soooo good. i think good toe-straps are one of the most underrated parts you can buy. not having to worry about your straps slipping or breaking, and having a good snug fit is so crucial. i was riding on cheap christophe leather 10$ straps for about 6 months and they were constantly coming loose or breaking. ---
**Author:** ![baravettski](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/b5e925/32.png) [@baravettski](https://tarck.cc/u/baravettski)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 9:17pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/7 "2008-05-18T21:17:32Z")
I have the soma clips because I have fat feet and a monster big toe and MKS ones seem to crush em, clips haven’t broke yet. I did break some soma doubles though, not so cool. for pedals, MKS touring again because of the fatness. ---
**Author:** ![balonya](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/5daacb/32.png) [@balonya](https://tarck.cc/u/balonya)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/8 "2008-05-18T21:24:13Z")
> [@broseph](#): > > Soma toe clips will kill you. They break right as you need them. the clips break or the straps? ---
**Author:** ![balonya](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/5daacb/32.png) [@balonya](https://tarck.cc/u/balonya)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/9 "2008-05-18T21:28:33Z")
[quote=“thanks”]i have those cinellis. soooo good. i think good toe-straps are one of the most underrated parts you can buy. not having to worry about your straps slipping or breaking, and having a good snug fit is so crucial. Yeah, this is why I am finally going for a double setup! I might just get the double cage with standard single straps. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://tarck-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/original/1X/6bcc35fc8753493e53aa7a065aed1144547bf579.png) [@system](https://tarck.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/10 "2008-05-18T22:54:02Z")
i like plastic cages. i have size 13 feet though and the metal ones always squeezed the shit out of my shoes. plus if you break 5 dollar plastic cages you arent upset. ---
**Author:** ![frankstoneline](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/51bf81/32.png) [@frankstoneline](https://tarck.cc/u/frankstoneline)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2008, 11:25pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/11 "2008-05-18T23:25:03Z")
[quote=“balonya”][quote=“thanks”]i have those cinellis. soooo good. i think good toe-straps are one of the most underrated parts you can buy. not having to worry about your straps slipping or breaking, and having a good snug fit is so crucial. Yeah, this is why I am finally going for a double setup! I might just get the double cage with standard single straps.[/quote][/quote] Doubles are over rated and you can get just as much security from singles as you can from doubles. ---
**Author:** ![zombie](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/6bbea6/32.png) [@zombie](https://tarck.cc/u/zombie)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 5:53am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/12 "2008-05-19T05:53:36Z")
I’ve had to resort to taking nylon straps and sewing them on permanently to avoid ripping the strap through the buckle with my pulling foot on skids. MKS Singles, Erebi Sprints and the ALE leather ones have all failed me. I think the next one to try are Toshi singles, but I don’t have much hope. ---
**Author:** ![S.Lemon](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/a183cd/32.png) [@S.Lemon](https://tarck.cc/u/S.Lemon)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 7:46am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/13 "2008-05-19T07:46:51Z")
My soma doubles have been treating me just fine. Only recently have they begun to slip a bit, after having put in a good amount of time and daily riding. Admittedly, I am a big fan of double straps. Unfortunately, the best one’s, noticeable difference too in my opinion, are toshis. ---
**Author:** ![jr1](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/dfb087/32.png) [@jr1](https://tarck.cc/u/jr1)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 10:13am UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/14 "2008-05-19T10:13:59Z")
> [@S.Lemon](#): > > My soma doubles have been treating me just fine. Only recently have they begun to slip a bit, after having put in a good amount of time and daily riding. Admittedly, I am a big fan of double straps. Unfortunately, the best one’s, noticeable difference too in my opinion, are toshis. Good use for buttons. ---
**Author:** ![Cap-Cap](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ee7513/32.png) [@Cap-Cap](https://tarck.cc/u/Cap-Cap)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 3:42pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/15 "2008-05-19T15:42:53Z")
economical and environmental and +1 on buttons. too many people simply slide their foot in. tighten that shit! ![](http://www.tarckbike.com/download/file.php?id=77) ---
**Author:** ![Rusty\_Piton](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/rusty_piton/32/579_2.png) [@Rusty\_Piton](https://tarck.cc/u/Rusty_Piton)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 5:53pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/16 "2008-05-19T17:53:54Z")
> [@thanks](#): > > i like plastic cages. i have size 13 feet though and the metal ones always squeezed the shit out of my shoes. plus if you break 5 dollar plastic cages you arent upset. Not to be a dick, but pedal cage = Toeclip= ---
**Author:** ![delicious](https://static.tarck.cc/user_avatar/tarck.cc/delicious/32/23551_2.png) [@delicious](https://tarck.cc/u/delicious)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/17 "2008-05-19T18:03:54Z")
[quote=“Bandwitch”]economical and environmental and +1 on buttons. too many people simply slide their foot in. tighten that shit! ![](http://www.tarckbike.com/download/file.php?id=77)[/quote] what’d you use as a doubler there? i’m going to try this setup out. ---
**Author:** ![Kringles](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/df788c/32.png) [@Kringles](https://tarck.cc/u/Kringles)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 6:16pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/18 "2008-05-19T18:16:18Z")
> [@bonechilling](#): > > The general consensus has always been that Soma’s double-straps suck. I can support that, my double Somas snapped. ---
**Author:** ![Oh\_No](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/o/ecc23a/32.png) [@Oh\_No](https://tarck.cc/u/Oh_No)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 6:20pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/19 "2008-05-19T18:20:29Z")
TOSHI’S son. ---
**Author:** ![Cap-Cap](https://static.tarck.cc/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/ee7513/32.png) [@Cap-Cap](https://tarck.cc/u/Cap-Cap)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236/20 "2008-05-19T18:30:16Z")
[quote=“delicious”][quote=“Bandwitch”]economical and environmental and +1 on buttons. too many people simply slide their foot in. tighten that shit! image[/quote] what’d you use as a doubler there? i’m going to try this setup out.[/quote] old tube i had lying around. i used a BMX tube cause it was wider than any of the roads i had (obviously). i basically just cut a section a couple of inches long, notched it for the clip, then superglued down the middle to create channels for each strap. [Next page](https://tarck.cc/t/double-strap-soma-lov-m-or-hate-m/8236.md?page=2)