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Are My Skate Bearings as Fast as Bones Reds Before Break-In? Bernard Ryan You are probably wondering if your current skate bearings can match the speed of Bones Reds right out of the… Read more
How Can I Prevent Skate Bearing Damage During Installation into Aluminum Hubs? Bernard Ryan Installing skate bearings into aluminum hubs feels simple, but one wrong move can ruin your brand new bearings. A damaged… Read more
Why Do My Skate Bearings Feel Like Quicksand in the Wheels? Bernard Ryan You know that awful feeling when your wheels just won’t spin freely? It feels like you are rolling through thick… Read more
What Causes Some Skate Bearings to Be Dead on Arrival? Bernard Ryan Opening a fresh pack of skate bearings only to find one that won’t spin is incredibly frustrating. This issue, known… Read more
Why Do My Skate Bearings Have No Removable Shields for Cleaning? Bernard Ryan I was frustrated when my new skate bearings had shields I couldn’t pop off. It is a common problem that… Read more
Why Does the Packaging Grease Need to Be Wiped Off Skate Bearings? Bernard Ryan When you unbox new skate bearings, they are packed in thick grease. This grease protects them during shipping and storage.… Read more
How Do I Stop Skate Bearings from Rattling After One Use? Bernard Ryan Nothing ruins a fresh ride like hearing your bearings rattle after just one session. If you want your wheels to… Read more
Why Does My Skate Bearing Need Oiling Before First Use? Bernard Ryan You just got new skates and you’re wondering if you really need to oil the bearings before your first ride.… Read more
Why Does Grease Leak from Skate Bearings If the Board is Set on its Side? Bernard Ryan You set your skateboard on its side and come back to find grease dripping from the bearings. It is frustrating… Read more
Will Skate Bearings Perform Well in Wet or Dirty Conditions? Bernard Ryan Skate bearings are precision parts that hate water and dirt. If you ride through puddles or dusty trails, your bearings… Read more
Why Are My Skate Bearings Noisy After Grease Leaks? Bernard Ryan If grease leaks from your skate bearings, they often get noisy. This matters because noisy bearings mean less speed and… Read more
What Should I Do If Some Skate Bearings Arrived Defective or Ruined Quickly? Bernard Ryan If your new skate bearings are already making noise or not spinning freely, that is a frustrating start to a… Read more
How Do I Clean Thick Grease from Skate Bearings that is Hard to Remove? Bernard Ryan If your skate bearings are caked with thick, sticky grease that won’t budge, you know how frustrating it can be.… Read more
Is the Quality of These Skate Bearings up to Par with Swiss Bearings? Bernard Ryan I often get asked if cheaper skate bearings can truly match the performance of Swiss bearings. This is a big… Read more
What Should I Do If I Received Fake Skate Bearings and Need to Return Them? Bernard Ryan Getting fake skate bearings is frustrating and can be dangerous. You need to know exactly how to return them and… Read more
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