2BunniesMommy
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Also, is this something that I should be seeing on a CS I have only had for 2 weeks.
It is a MR. Has been used 8-10 days of those 2 weeks.
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Would you call this fraying, or just fuzzing?
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Also, is this something that I should be seeing on a CS I have only had for 2 weeks.
It is a MR. Has been used 8-10 days of those 2 weeks.
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skylinphoto
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Wow! Resize that!!!! lol.
It looks like the beginning of some decent fraying.
It looks like the beginning of some decent fraying.
2BunniesMommy
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Wow, sorry, that pic is HUGE! My first time figuring out how to add a pic to my post and I guess I have more to learn!
Anyway, I forgot to say, it is rear facing and I have been pulling the strap straight up to adjust it and there is no other option, can't try to do it straighter out because there is no space. Also, tried just leaving it tight, either got pretty twisted with her trying to wiggle in, or other times it just wouldn't be tight enough when she got in even though it had seemed tight when she was in the time before. I have had a heck of a time getting it tight enough. Have a question about that, about to put it in another post.
Anyway, I forgot to say, it is rear facing and I have been pulling the strap straight up to adjust it and there is no other option, can't try to do it straighter out because there is no space. Also, tried just leaving it tight, either got pretty twisted with her trying to wiggle in, or other times it just wouldn't be tight enough when she got in even though it had seemed tight when she was in the time before. I have had a heck of a time getting it tight enough. Have a question about that, about to put it in another post.
2BunniesMommy
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So embarrassed. How do I resize it? Can I fix this one? If not I still would like to know for future posts.
I tried posting a pic a month or so ago and I resized that one with something that started with I and ended with view, don't remember the name of the program, but it changed the jpg to bmp and was still too big to even be allowed to post, so I was suprised when this one actually went. So, is there another program that I can resize with? That is the only one I had ever used and used it for years for other sites with out problem, so don't know what the issue was there.
Oh, and for anyone who can stand to look and the insanely large pic, I am still looking for opinions.
Thanks a Ton!
I tried posting a pic a month or so ago and I resized that one with something that started with I and ended with view, don't remember the name of the program, but it changed the jpg to bmp and was still too big to even be allowed to post, so I was suprised when this one actually went. So, is there another program that I can resize with? That is the only one I had ever used and used it for years for other sites with out problem, so don't know what the issue was there.
Oh, and for anyone who can stand to look and the insanely large pic, I am still looking for opinions.
Thanks a Ton!
I use tinypic for my photo posting needs. It's really simple. Browse for the pic you want, and under "resize" choose "message board." Then just copy/paste the image code in. 
It might be fraying but it's hard to tell just 'cause the pic is so big. I'd edit your post, delete that image, and replace with a smaller one.
It might be fraying but it's hard to tell just 'cause the pic is so big. I'd edit your post, delete that image, and replace with a smaller one.
2BunniesMommy
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Resized the pic. Should be a lot less painful to look at now.k
So, WWYD if this was your 2 week old MyRide?
So, WWYD if this was your 2 week old MyRide?
MOM25BOYS
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I woudn't be surprised if it is fraying. If you still your finger under the release lever for the adjuster strap you can feel 2 very sharp corners that the strap is rubbing against everytime you adjust it.:thumbsdown: I am not happy at all with the adjuster on this seat and the fact it may be a potential problem down the road.
If you still your finger under the release lever for the adjuster strap you can feel 2 very sharp corners that the strap is rubbing against everytime you adjust it.:thumbsdown: I am not happy at all with the adjuster on this seat and the fact it may be a potential problem down the road.
I would report the problem, if it's only 2 weeks old! That is not normal for a 2 week old seat.
2BunniesMommy
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I woudn't be surprised if it is fraying.
I will feel for those when we leave later.
Is yours fraying too? I know we got them very close to the same time, if not the same day even.
I believe I will be call Monday to see what they say.
MOM25BOYS
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I have had mine for 1 week now, but I don't travel alot with the boys so mine hasn't shown signs of wear.... yet.
After having issues with my GN I decided to check mine while I had it uninstalled and in the house. Sure enough it has the same sharp edges that frayed my GN on the MR too.:thumbsdown:
2BunniesMommy
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I have had mine for 1 week now, but I don't travel alot with the boys so mine hasn't shown signs of wear.... yet.
Oh yeah, forgot to ask, can I feel these with the seat installed or do I have to reach up from under the seat?
If it is a "can only feel when uninstalled" sort of thing, I sure wish I had known last night when I had it in the living room. I brought it in to see why it was so hard to adjust and that is when I noticed the adjuster was looking ugly.
As much as I am loving having her rear facing again, I feel I am reaching a point where FFing in a seat I trust will be safer than rear facing in a seat that I can't tighten well and that the adjuster strap is fraying. Grrrr!
2BunniesMommy
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Did you need to send them pictures? I am assuming they are paying for it to travel in that truefit box. And you are getting a check for full purchase price?
Let me know. Need to know what to expect.
Unless of course they have gotten yours back and decided it is not a big deal....
They are paying for it to travel. I called and the customer service rep sent me a fed ex shipping label. I can take it to a fed ex shipping center or call fed ex for them to come pick it up. I no longer have the receipt, so I'll be refunded MSRP---149.99. The letter says(and the rep didn't tell me this part) that if a defect is found, I'll get a refund. If there isn't a defect that they'll contact me. Not sure what I'll do then. Maybe I'll call graco on monday to be sure.
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MOM25BOYS
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You should be able to feel it installed too. If you feel right under and to the sides of the round metal part to release the tension on the strap you can feel the sharp corners. Even if you follow the outside edge of the adjuster strap itself back to the mechanism you will be able to feel it that way too.
2BunniesMommy
Well-known member
I went and found your post about it before you posted but then had to run off and deal with some stuff. I just have to tell you your new seat is beautiful!!!!!!!!!
You should be able to feel it installed too. If you feel right under and to the sides of the round metal part to release the tension on the strap you can feel the sharp corners. Even if you follow the outside edge of the adjuster strap itself back to the mechanism you will be able to feel it that way too.
Yep, felt them! Yikes.
snowbird25ca
Moderator - CPST Instructor
I'm going to be the oddball out, but I wouldn't consider that fraying, more just fuzzing. My MA strap got a good amount worse than that, but then never worsened to a point where I felt it important to switch out the adjuster strap with the replacement I ordered before my warranty expired.
Maybe do a search on radian straps fraying? You'll see a variety of pictures of different stages of fraying. Some where people say worry and some where people don't. :thumbsup:
Maybe do a search on radian straps fraying? You'll see a variety of pictures of different stages of fraying. Some where people say worry and some where people don't. :thumbsup:
2BunniesMommy
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I will do that search now and see what I can find. I think what worries me the most is that this is from 8-10 days use and mostly only in and out 2-4 times each of those. So, I guess more than anything I am concerned about how it is going to hold up, how long until it is a safety issue. Ok, off to find some radian straps...
Exactly. I wouldn't worry a bit if that was after 2 years of use. If it took that long to do it, by the time it was trashed the seat would be done anyway.
But in 2 weeks? I worry that the seat will be pretty young and unsafe to use because of damage if it continues the way it has.
But in 2 weeks? I worry that the seat will be pretty young and unsafe to use because of damage if it continues the way it has.
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