Re: [CR]Markings on Binda toe straps: Question

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Markings on Binda toe straps: Question
Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 17:57:02 -0800
To: CR RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


On Feb 5, 2007, at 2:55 PM, Eric Goforth wrote:
> Chuck Schmidt wrote:
>> Top of the line would be the Binda "Extra"... those are the
>> laminated ones.
>> Chuck Schmidt
>> South Pasadena, CA
>> On Feb 5, 2007, at 2:20 PM, Mazzeo, Daniel wrote:
>>> Norm,
>>> Weren't these the top of the line Binda straps. I seen to
>>> remember them being of a higher order than the normal ones.
>>> Maybe they
>>> had the nylon insert sandwiched between the leather layers. No
>>> doubt
>>> other members have more recent experience or a better memory than I!
>>>
>>> Dan Mazzeo
>>> Morrison, CO
>>>
>
> Below the Extras were the Supers that had leather with some kind of
> woven reinforcement on top, then below that were plain leather.
>
> Eric Goforth
> Raleigh, NC USA

Back in the day, when the Binda Supers were introduced (two versions, black or white) they were considered the replacement of the Binda Extras.

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)