Can I put an air shock on my bike? Why are coil shocks used more than air shocks?

Even though it is not recommended to use an air shock, it can be done.  The reason we don’t use them much without getting too technical is because the leverage ratio on skibikes is very different than on mountain bikes.  In order to keep the shock from bottoming out, the air pressure needs to be

Can I put an air shock on my bike? Why are coil shocks used more than air shocks?2023-03-24T20:35:07-06:00

Can kids ride a skibike?

Yes, kids can ride a skibike.  We even offer a small bike for kids called the Blip, which can be found HERE. Even though there is not an age limit for riding a skibike, there are some considerations that need to be addressed when talking about kids: **Some kids may not be able to safely

Can kids ride a skibike?2023-03-24T20:35:16-06:00

What grease do I need to use to keep my bike performing optimally, and where do I use it?

Please watch the video at the bottom of this page called "Lenz Sport Skibike adapter maintenance" to see how to properly maintain the adapters on our skibikes. Please refer to our “Ski Adapter Maintenance” section on the “How To” videos for Lenz Skibikes page for detailed information. It is recommended that you keep your adapter

What grease do I need to use to keep my bike performing optimally, and where do I use it?2023-03-24T20:35:23-06:00

What is the grease zerk for? What do I do with it?

The 2022/2023 season brought about a few changes with one of them being the introduction of a grease zerk on one or both of the knuckles.  The reason is that by having a closed grease system, the adapter bolts and bushings will last longer.  If you look in between the knuckle and adapter on both

What is the grease zerk for? What do I do with it?2023-03-24T20:35:31-06:00

Can I use the fork off my mountain bike on my Lenz skibike? What fork considerations are there?

There is not a straight forward answer to whether or not you can take the fork off your mountain bike (MTB) and put it on your skibike, or simply swap the existing fork out with something else.  Regardless of what you are wanting to do, there are several factors that need to be addressed:  The

Can I use the fork off my mountain bike on my Lenz skibike? What fork considerations are there?2023-03-24T20:35:42-06:00

Can I put a dropper post on my Lenz skibike?

Our question to you would be, “Why???” Believe it or not, we have been asked this question more than once. And yes, our response was indeed, “Why would you want or need one?” Simply put, you don’t need a dropper on a skibike. You are not peddling uphill and then descending so you don’t need

Can I put a dropper post on my Lenz skibike?2023-03-24T20:35:55-06:00

How does the skibike sit on the chairlift chair?

Our bikes were designed to sit perfectly on the chair next to you in the vertical orientation.  The Secure-rest ramp is supposed to sit right up against the front of the chair seat; the top of the bike seat is supposed to sit up against the front of the chair back.  The handlebar can be

How does the skibike sit on the chairlift chair?2023-03-24T20:36:04-06:00

Can I replace the decals on my bike?

Absolutely.  Our full decal kits are $30.  Please Contact us for more information.

Can I replace the decals on my bike?2023-03-25T21:53:25-06:00

I want to have my current frame painted a new color. Is that something you can do?

The answer is a little more complicated than a simple 'yes' or 'no'.  Here's why: In order to repaint a frame, it has to be stripped down to raw aluminum first.  That is not something that we are set up to do, and it would be very expensive to have us do it.  We aren't

I want to have my current frame painted a new color. Is that something you can do?2023-03-24T20:43:49-06:00

Do I have to completely remove the shock to change the coil?

No.  Changing the coil on your shock is very simple and does not require you to fully remove the shock from the bike.  Detailed instructions with a video can be found on our “How To” videos for Lenz Skibikes, fourth block down.  

Do I have to completely remove the shock to change the coil?2023-04-16T21:15:18-06:00
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