# Which replacement springs, straps or handles fit a Pilates reformer

Question: Which replacement springs, straps or handles fit a Pilates reformer?
Updated: 2026-10-01
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## Short answer

For springs, straps, and handles, the listings that directly match those parts are [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/) for a pulley spring, [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/) for a foot strap, and handle sets such as [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/) or [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/). Before ordering, check your reformer's attachment style, connection hardware, the length of the old part, and whether you need a hand handle, foot strap, pull rope fitting, or spring-related hardware rather than a different replacement part.

## Fit and size check

- [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/): pulley spring replacement part; quantity is 2 pieces; material not listed; dimensions of the spring itself not listed; attachment type not listed.
- [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/): adjustable foot strap for reformer use; quantity not listed; material not listed; strap length not listed; buckle or clip style not listed.
- [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/): handle set for reformer or similar studio equipment; quantity is 2 pieces; leather handle body, smooth wooden grip, and metal clip are listed; exact handle length and clip opening size are not listed.
- [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/): reformer handles; quantity is 2 pieces; leather and wood are stated in the title; clip or connector details not listed; exact handle dimensions not listed.
- [Pilates Reformer Pull Rope Fitting](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54122352/): pull rope fitting band for reformer use; quantity not listed; material not listed; exact length and end fittings not listed.
- [Pilates Reformer Spring Pulley](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54135674/): spring pulley hardware component; quantity not listed; material not listed; pulley size, bore size, and mounting hardware details are not listed.
- [Pilates Reformer Handles + Pilates Correction Board](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-B-C22d1f4c76c/): bundle that includes the same 2-piece handle set plus a correction board with strap; the handle portion lists leather, wood, and a metal clip; board dimensions and strap specs are not listed.

Parts that do not answer a springs, straps, or handles question include [Pilates Reformer Wheels](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54114720/) wheels, [Pilates Reformer Bar Cover](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54141144/) bar cover, and [Pilates Reformer Head Neck Pillow](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54138418/) head and neck pillow accessories. Those are reformer accessories, but they are not the same replacement category as a spring, strap, handle, or rope fitting.

## How to choose the right replacement

Start by matching the exact job of the old part. A hand handle is not the same as a foot strap, a pull rope fitting is not the same as a spring, and a spring pulley is not the same as the pulley spring itself. If your old part clips onto a rope or riser, a handle such as [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/) or [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/) may be the right category to compare. If your foot goes through or against the part during exercises, [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/) is the right category to compare.

For handles, the key fit point is the connector. The listing for [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/) clearly says metal clip, which is helpful if your current handles also clip on. If your reformer uses loops without clips, sewn rope ends, or a different hardware style, you need to compare the listing photos and your old hardware closely before ordering.

For spring-related replacements, separate the moving spring from the hardware that guides it. [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/) is described as a pulley spring part, while [Pilates Reformer Spring Pulley](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54135674/) is described as a spring pulley hardware component. If your issue is loss of tension or a broken coil, the spring part is the closer match; if the wheel or mount is damaged, the pulley hardware category may be what you need.

For strap-related replacements, verify whether you need a foot strap or a rope fitting. [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/) is an adjustable foot strap, while [Pilates Reformer Pull Rope Fitting](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54122352/) is a pull rope fitting band. Those names suggest different mounting points and different use during exercise, so compare your original part's path, loop style, and where it anchors on the frame or carriage.

## How the parts work together

On a reformer, springs create resistance, pulleys guide rope travel, and handles or straps give the user a contact point. That means a worn handle can often be replaced without changing the spring system, but a spring problem usually requires checking the nearby pulley and rope path at the same time.

A typical upper-body setup uses a rope path that ends at a handle. In that setup, a clip-on handle like [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/) or the bundle handle portion of [Pilates Reformer Handles + Pilates Correction Board](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-B-C22d1f4c76c/) would be used where the user grips the reformer. If the rope end or band itself is the worn item, [Pilates Reformer Pull Rope Fitting](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54122352/) is the more relevant category to inspect.

A lower-body or assisted position may use a foot strap such as [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/) instead of a hand handle. The strap is the contact point, while the carriage, springs, and pulleys still do their own separate jobs.

If resistance feels uneven, do not assume the handle is the cause. Check whether the issue comes from a worn spring like the type described by [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/) or from pulley hardware like [Pilates Reformer Spring Pulley](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54135674/), because those parts affect tracking and resistance feel more directly than the grip piece does.

## Common mistakes to avoid

The most common mistake is buying by part name only. Many reformer accessories use similar names, but the listing may omit the exact connector size, rope diameter fit, or mounting method. When the listing does not state those details, measure the old part and compare the photos before you commit.

Another mistake is choosing a bundle when you only need one part. [Pilates Reformer Handles + Pilates Correction Board](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-B-C22d1f4c76c/) includes handles plus a correction board with strap, so it is only sensible if you actually want both pieces. If you only need hand handles, [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/) is the more direct match.

Do not use unrelated accessories as replacement parts just because they are for the same machine type. [Pilates Reformer Wheels](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54114720/) wheels, [Pilates Reformer Bar Cover](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54141144/) bar cover, and [Pilates Reformer Head Neck Pillow](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54138418/) pillow accessories do not replace springs, straps, or handles.

Finally, do not overlook left-and-right or pair needs. A handle set like [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/) is sold as 2 pieces, and [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/) is also sold as 2 pieces. If your reformer uses matched pairs, make sure the quantity in the listing matches what you need to replace.

## A typical kit

1. [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/): Use this when you need a replacement pulley spring rather than a handle or strap.
2. [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/): Use this when the worn part is the foot contact strap used during reformer exercises.
3. [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/): Use this when you need a pair of clip-on hand handles for reformer-based training.
4. [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/): Use this as another handle-set option when you want a classic leather-and-wood grip style.
5. [Pilates Reformer Pull Rope Fitting](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54122352/): Use this when the rope-end fitting or pull band is the failed part rather than the handle itself.
6. [Pilates Reformer Spring Pulley](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54135674/): Use this when the spring pulley hardware is the damaged component in the resistance path.

## FAQ

### Will these fit every Pilates reformer?

No listing gives a universal fit claim, so you should not assume that any of them fit every machine. Match the part category first, then compare the connector style, mounting point, and the old part's length or hardware layout.

### What is the difference between a pulley spring and a spring pulley?

They are not the same part category. [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/) is listed as a pulley spring part, while [Pilates Reformer Spring Pulley](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54135674/) is listed as a spring pulley hardware component, so one is the spring-related part and the other is the guiding hardware.

### Are the handles sold as a pair?

Yes. [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/) is a 2-piece handle set, and [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/) is also listed as 2 pieces, which suits reformers that use a left and right handle.

### Do the handle listings say how they attach?

One does. [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/) says the handles have a metal clip, which is useful if your current handles clip onto the rope system. [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/) does not state clip details in the description, so check the product images and your existing hardware before ordering.

### I need a strap, not a handle. Which listing is closer?

For a foot-use strap, [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/) is the clearest match because it is described as an adjustable foot strap. If the worn part is the rope-end fitting or band connected into the pull system, [Pilates Reformer Pull Rope Fitting](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54122352/) may be the closer category instead.

## Shop the list

Live price, availability and delivery window for every item mentioned above.

- [Pilates Reformer Pulley Spring](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838/): 24.69 USD, in stock, delivery 10-18 days, SKU ST-54139838 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54139838.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-54139838?qty=1))
- [Pilates Foot Strap](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228/): 12.69 USD, in stock, delivery 7-15 days, SKU ST-54147228 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54147228.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-54147228?qty=1))
- [2-Piece Pilates Reformer Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298/): 40.09 USD, in stock, delivery 10-21 days, SKU DCD-10001216298 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-10001216298.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/DCD-10001216298?qty=1))
- [Leather Wood Handles](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180/): 30.24 USD, in stock, delivery 7-15 days, SKU ST-78039180 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-78039180.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-78039180?qty=1))
- [Pilates Reformer Pull Rope Fitting](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54122352/): 18.19 USD, in stock, delivery 7-15 days, SKU ST-54122352 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54122352.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-54122352?qty=1))
- [Pilates Reformer Spring Pulley](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54135674/): 16.69 USD, in stock, delivery 7-15 days, SKU ST-54135674 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54135674.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-54135674?qty=1))
- [Pilates Reformer Handles + Pilates Correction Board](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-B-C22d1f4c76c/): 71.49 USD, in stock, delivery 12-22 days, SKU DCD-B-C22d1f4c76c ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/DCD-B-C22d1f4c76c.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/DCD-B-C22d1f4c76c?qty=1))
- [Pilates Reformer Wheels](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54114720/): 49.69 USD, in stock, delivery 10-18 days, SKU ST-54114720 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54114720.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-54114720?qty=1))
- [Pilates Reformer Bar Cover](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54141144/): 19.24 USD, in stock, delivery 7-15 days, SKU ST-54141144 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54141144.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-54141144?qty=1))
- [Pilates Reformer Head Neck Pillow](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54138418/): 20.19 USD, in stock, delivery 7-15 days, SKU ST-54138418 ([facts](https://suntekstore.com/p/ST-54138418.md), [buy](https://suntekstore.com/buy/ST-54138418?qty=1))

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