http://ask.metafilter.com/92870/Fix-my-inline-skates/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post Fix my inline skates! Sat, 31 May 2008 17:29:20 -0800 Sat, 31 May 2008 17:29:20 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/92870/Fix-my-inline-skates 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! post:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.92870 Sat, 31 May 2008 17:25:59 -0800 steinwald chicago skates http://ask.metafilter.com/92870/Fix-my-inline-skates#1359358 P.S... I tried some run of the mill sporting good stores - they weren't very helpful. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.92870-1359358 Sat, 31 May 2008 17:29:20 -0800 steinwald http://ask.metafilter.com/92870/Fix-my-inline-skates#1359672 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. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.92870-1359672 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:22:07 -0800 sonofslim http://ask.metafilter.com/92870/Fix-my-inline-skates#1359674 <small>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.</small> comment:ask.metafilter.com,2008:site.92870-1359674 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:23:07 -0800 sonofslim