Ski bikes
12-05-09, 09:32 PM
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Ski bikes
Well, with winter coming up I figured it'd be appropriate to build a ski bike. Right now I've got a bike and a ski, need some hardware. Any else have one in the works or have one to post up?
12-06-09, 11:43 AM
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12-06-09, 05:44 PM
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12-08-09, 12:25 PM
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That's a whole lot of sharp edges sticking out waiting to slice and dice. Is there clearance to flip that angle so the edges are at least pointed in?
12-08-09, 09:36 PM
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Hah, yeah.... wouldn't fit the other way. I'll most likely cover the edges in some duct tape, or something.
12-16-09, 08:44 PM
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You're going to have problems with the front brakes.
12-16-09, 09:50 PM
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I built something quite similar and determined that it would would work
better with the pivot point closer to the ski rather than at the fork dropouts.
I also had front brake issues
better with the pivot point closer to the ski rather than at the fork dropouts.
I also had front brake issues
12-17-09, 10:02 AM
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Haha. I still haven't even ridden it... no snow! And who wants brakes anyways? They just make you go slower. 
12-17-09, 01:21 PM
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$16.44
Scooter Ski Conversion Kit
https://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=5192147
Yeah, maybe a lower pivot point offers more control.
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12-17-09, 04:21 PM
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Huh, I actually have an old razor scooter. Lol. Anyways, just putting a ski on was enough for my small brain, forget making a lower pivot point! Haha
