A better Ski Bike

Here's the ultimate DIY Ski Bike!!! Since they're calling for tons of snow this year, I got the itch to make this. I wasn't happy with the typical "blocks of wood" or skateboard truck type builds so I set out to find a better way to connect skis to your bike. I wanted it to function well, be super strong, easy to fabricate, not too heavy, and very cheap to make.

Here's what you'll need:
- an old BMX Bike
- 2x4 stud (x1)
- 8" Hinges (x2)
- 2" Lag Bolts (x12)
- 2" Drywall Screws (x12)
- 3/8" BMX wheel axles (x3)
- Flatland BMX Pegs (x2)
- a Pair of old Skis
- Spray paint

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Step 1: Prepare bike

Remove the wheels, cranks and chain. Keep the bottom bracket cups installed to add strength and provide a seat for your pegs.

pcorbett says: Oct 29, 2012. 4:11 PM

That is exellent work there. Cheapest and best setup I've seen. I have the standard wood blocks and now I'm going to swap them out for this. Thanks for sharing

masterbuilder says: Feb 17, 2013. 6:43 PM

by the way, not all heavy duty 8 inch hinges will work. I got some from home depot, and the 3/8 inch rod/axle wouldn't fit in the hinge, even after prying them open a bit. You may have to use the 12 inch hinges.

masterbuilder says: Feb 1, 2013. 2:02 PM

When you leave the bottom bracket cups in, do you leave the bearings in too?

melonpeel (author) in reply to masterbuilderFeb 1, 2013. 3:19 PM

no, just the cups

B4SEC4MP says: Nov 7, 2012. 11:01 AM

Great work! I'm working on a ski-bike of my own and have to say your hinge system is brilliant! I agree with the prior statement about adding some form of bungie system. Once you get that puppy airborne, you'll want to be sure the skis stay smooth side down!