What are the benefits of ceramic bearings?
The benefits of ceramic bearings are they don not no rust. They are self cleaning, lighter than metal, and durable. They also can withstand higher speeds & acceleration capability. There is less heat |
How many bearings do I need to purchase for my skate?
You will need 2 bearings per wheel. Therefore quad skates take 16 bearings. Inline skates with 4 wheels each take 16 bearings. Inline Skates with 5 wheels each take 20 bearings. Review our bearing sel |
How do I tell what size bearings are in my wheels?
There are 3 very easy ways to check the size bearings you have. 1.Look at the stamping on the shield of your existing skate bearing. Most will be stamped with 608. This means you have 8mm. If st |
How often should I clean and lubricate my bearings?
In a perfect world you should clean your bearings every time you use your skates, but taking the bearings apart and cleaning them is the most time consuming and dirty task. So the best way to tell if |
How do I clean and lubricate my bearings?
Cleaning and lubricating are not the same thing. There are bearing cleaners and bearing lubricators-please beware of the difference.
If you lube your beatings first it will trap the dirt and parti |
What makes a good bearing?
There are several factors that make a good bearing or a correct working bearing.
1. Free Rolling with minimal Radial Play (which reduces the ball to ball load transfer).
2. Plenty of Axial Play or |
What are the different size bearings and their typical use ?
608 Bearings ( Most common bearings)
Inside Diameter - 8 millimeters
Outside Diameter - 22 millimeters
Width (unsealed) - 7 millimeters
Width (two shields) - 7 Millimeters
Typical Use - Commonly |
How do I get the old bearings out of my existing wheels?
You will need a Reflex Tool . You can use this tool to remove wheels from you skates and use it to remove bearings from the wheels. Use it for quick extraction of the axle bolt once it's loose.. It is |
What's the difference between bearings that have Shields and bearings with Seals ?
*A Shield is a bearing side cover made of metal and is fixed into place with a C clip. Shielded Bearing the C clip holds the Shield snugly to the bearing against the outer race. The Shield fits snugly |
How do I keep my bearings performing like new and help them last longer?
1. Stay away from water. Water is a skate bearing kryptonite. It results in the lubrication becoming diluted and can eventually cause the bearings to rust. As you can probably guess, rusted bearings a |
Can you replace the bearings without using a special tool?
Yes you can.Here are some simple instructions.
Place the tip of a screwdriver in the center hole of the bearing and gently pry and move the screwdriver around the circumference until the bearing pops |
Why doesn't the Bones Bearings have an ABEC rating on them?
Please review the below article courtesy of George A Powell Bones Bearings. We are often asked, “What ABEC rating are your bearings?” The answer is that “Bones Bearings are Skate |
What does ABEC stand for ?
This is an acronym for Annular Bearing Engineers' Committee. This committee determines the ratings for each bearing.The ABEC rating system includes grades 1,3,5,7, and 9. The number determines how muc |
What is the proper maintenance for the different parts of my roller skates?
In order to get the most out of your roller skates, and significantly increase the life of the skates, you must provide proper roller skate maintenance. With proper care and maintenance, your roller s |
What are some of the different types of materials hubs are made from?
In today’s marketplace skate wheel hubs are typically made from durable nylons or aluminum material. The hub serves as housing for the wheel’s bearings and is the central support for the wheel. Th |
What does a bearing do?
The bearings help the wheels move freely on the skate. Generally, the higher "rated" the bearing the better the bearing. However, most non-professional or non-competitive skaters will not need anythin |
What are the different parts of a roller skate?
A Roller Skate is made up of a few different parts, all of which are important for the skate. Below are some simple definitions for some of the most popular parts of the roller skate and inline skate. |
How easy is it to change your wheels?
It is very easy to change your wheels. You will need the replacement set of wheels with the bearings already in them and a skate tool. Remove the wheel by using the skate tool. Remember, righty tighty |
Can I build my own custom skate?
Of course! Many skaters would prefer to build their own skate. Just send us an email . Please put the boot ( size and color), plate , wheels, bearings, toe stops and your contact information.Then one |
How do you change the wheels to convert an indoor skate into an outdoor skate?
You should be able to change the wheels on most skates. We actually offer outdoor and indoor wheel upgrade kits. These kits both ship with the bearings pre-pressed and a universal tool which allows fo |
