What is the best way to attach skis to bike dropouts (for snowbike)?
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You might try reading through http://www.icebike.org. If you don't find an answer there sign up for their email list and ask the email list community. ( Just to let you know how active the list is, I have received 3556 emails since last August 2005 from this list from people all talking about winter riding, etc and it literally saved my bacon from getting frostbite, hypothermia, etc this last winter when I made my first attempt at commuting in the snow on a bicycle)\n\nYou could also try searching their site at http://www.icebike.org/search.html\n\nYou can search the email list archives at https://listserv.heanet.ie/icebike.html ( you have to sign up to do this )\n\nSign up on the list at http://www.icebike.org/icebikelist.htm\n\nEnjoy :)
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I prefer Toboggans.  Check out http://www.SledRiding.com in your leisure.
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That's not going to be an easy task.\nIt's not usually done.\n\nEbay has soldering tools, even SMT ones.
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Here is one of the best explanations:\nhttp://snowboarding.about.com/cs/gearbindings/a/MountBindings.htm
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Get two tires that still have the rims in them.  Get two pieces of 2" metal pipe about 8' long.  Have someone weld the pipe to the center of the wheel.  (Make sure you stick the pipe through until it just touches the ground).  Then drill holes through the pipe and insert threaded bolts that have a ring shaped end and secure with lock washer and nut.  Where you put these will depend on who is playing.  For kids put net down closer to ground.  Use guy-wires to ground if to unstable.  SERVICE!
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In addition to the above answers, look at how the cable is routed - any sharp bends, or the cable not being seated properly in the levers will give you a hard time. If you raised the bars it will raise the cable housing with it, and it will now be too short and causing the brakes to drag or be inneffective.\n\nWhat type of pads did you replace the old ones with? If department store-type, you can't expect much from these. Get some decent pads from the bike shop and give it another go if this isi the case.\n\nThe brakes themselves may be adjusted too tight or corroded at the pivot point(s). They should easily move back to thier resting position if you squeeze them by hand.\n\nAlso, if you have linear-pull (or "v") brakes and a lever designed for sidepulls or cantilevers you can adjust all day and not get any better. Soemtimes, on department store bikes, these are mis-matched right from the factory and you'll need to get the correct levers for the brakes.
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i know some of them use atomics, which are some of the best skiis you can get. the type depends on what kind of race it is, moguls take shorter skis for faster turning, races like the downhill and super g take longer skis for more speed
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I am an avid skier and outdoor enthusiastic (as you can see from my avatar). I recently found a site called www.evogear.com that sells ski, snowboard, and wakeboard gear. They have the best customer service, very low prices, and the coolest gear on the planet. I think they are based in Seattle, WA. I have never had a bad experience with them and I've placed four orders!
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Try this component shop:\n\nhttp://proswing.com/
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Basically the best and easiest way is just to make sure you dry it off after your done shredding the slopes...Place it somewhere the extra snow can melt and just turn to water then wipe it down with a towel.  I also suggest investing in a person edge sharpener which can be found at any local ski shop or sporting goods store.  It helps for last minute sharpening or rust you want to get off before heading out for some crazy runs.  You may way to get them professionally sharpened at the beginning of the ski season at a shop also.  It helps a great deal believe it or not.  Good Luck and have fun...no worries...
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I'd check my local used ski shop place first...sometimes you can get child programs that let you upgrade the skis as your kids get older.
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Pop that bering out < use the allen wrench that comes with the blades > and insert the new bering.\n\nI've never done that; just saw my friend do it ... usually, I go through 4 brakes, and new wheels ... then I buy a new pair of blades ... it's not like their expensive ... in fact it's more economical to ditch the old and get new ones <cost of 8 wheels <$30>: 16 Bearings <$40>: and 4 breaks <$12> = $82 vs new blades from $60 to $120>.  Unless you're training for competition, just get the affordable stuff.
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5 or 10 minutes? Have your friend do it? Do it yourself? Does it include the price of the bindings?  Are you kidding me? Those people are crazy. \n\nI can do it very quickly but when you add the time of the DIN test it takes me at least 30 minutes and that's if I'm in a hurry. And decent bindings cost $200 at least.\n\nFirst off you'd need a jig which usually runs around $500 and isn't the kinda thing anyone would want to buy as you'd use it once. Then you have to properly drill the holes, adjust the binding and test the DIN. Professional binding tech's are certified for a reason as an improperly installed and adjusted binding can cost you your knee. $40 is a good price. I charge $50 for a new mount but if you bought the skis from me I'd do it for free.
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I demonstrated how to properly attach a snowboard.\n\nYou can re-string a guitar, do napkin folding, US flag folding, proper diapering,how to lift a dumbell in order to build a particular muscle, how to wrap a gift, etc.
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You need to find a way of getting water running through your engine cooling system. \n\nOn an outboard engine you would do this by attaching an engine flush to the water intake gratings or on some outboards a dedicated water flush attachment is provided.\n\nThere is probably a similar method for Jet Ski engines. If you are unsure what to do I think the best thing for you would be to contact your local Jet Ski dealer or marine engineers for advice before you go connecting a hose to the wrong place.
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I believe one of these is what you need: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=464&Nav=|c:81|&Sort=3&Recs=10
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Through hole mounting.  If they have leads you will have to solder them on using a soldering iron.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Through-hole_technology