Fix my inline skates!

May 31, 2008 5:25 PM

I need to have an older pair of Soloman inline skates serviced - they need new axles. However - I don't know the model name for this specific pair. The only marking on the skates is Powerarch DR85. Poking around online reveals several sources for axles - but I don't know what size to order. Anyone know what I need to order (specifically?) Or is there a great skate shop in Chicago where I could have these serviced? And - unfortunately - I don't have the old axles. Thanks!
posted by steinwald to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (3 answers total)

Response by poster: P.S... I tried some run of the mill sporting good stores - they weren't very helpful.
posted by steinwald at 5:29 PM on May 31, 2008

Best answer: There aren't that many axle configurations. Based on a quick search, the DR85 looks like a standard frame -- unless I'm mistaken and you've got some nutty racing skates, any competent skate shop should have a set that fits your skates.
posted by sonofslim at 6:22 AM on June 1, 2008

Which is to say: you don't need a great skate shop, just a skate shop. Can't advise on a specific one in your city, though.
posted by sonofslim at 6:23 AM on June 1, 2008