Union Forma Elite / Lab Ankle Connector Black

The Union Forma Elite / Lab Ankle Connector Black replaces the connecting pieces used with Forma Elite and Forma Lab ankle straps. It is the part to check when the strap itself is still usable but its connector is worn or missing. Replacing the specific connector lets you address that connection without immediately replacing the whole strap.

The set contains two ankle connectors made from DuPont Hytrel. These are the connector components, so compare them with the part you are removing rather than choosing only from the appearance of the padded strap. The black finish makes them a straightforward match for a compatible Union setup.

The most useful compatibility detail is the ankle-strap family. Union lists this connector for bindings equipped with Forma Elite or Forma Lab ankle straps. A binding may have been fitted with different straps during its life, so look at what is on the binding now. The original model name alone may not describe a setup that has already been changed.

Before ordering, check the attachment shape and position against the photos. Look at both the connection to the binding and the part that joins the strap. If one connector is still intact, use it as a reference for the missing or damaged side. Clear photos of those points help us identify the version more accurately than a distant picture of the complete board.

• Contents: two ankle connectors.
• Material: DuPont Hytrel.
• Colour: black.
• Listed strap compatibility: Forma Elite and Forma Lab.
• Part reference: HA00017.

For replacement and adjustment, follow Union’s instructions for the relevant binding and strap system. Keep any original small hardware organised as you remove the old part, and check the condition of the strap and attachment around it. A new connector is the correct repair only when the surrounding components are also suitable for continued use.

After fitting, put your boot in the binding and check the strap position through its intended adjustment range. The connection should be assembled as specified before you evaluate the fit. If the parts do not line up or the system differs from the product photos, identify the version before continuing. That is easier to resolve at home than when you are ready to ride.

Choose this set for the connectors belonging to the listed Forma ankle straps. Other strap families and toe-strap components need their own matching parts. Browse Union binding parts for the full range, or ratchets, ladders and connectors to compare the small connection components. Behind The Pines can help confirm the match from a photo of the strap and its attachment, with the binding model included where available.