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Why Do My Skate Bearings Have No Inner Race or Hardware?
You open your new skate bearings and notice something strange. There is no inner race and none of the usual…
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How Can I Clean Skate Bearings that Are Double Caged?
Cleaning double caged skate bearings is a bit different than cleaning standard ones. The metal cage keeps the balls together,…
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Are the Spacers Provided with Skate Bearings Too Short for Proper Fit?
If you’ve ever swapped bearings in your skate wheels, you might have wondered if the tiny metal spacers inside the…
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Why Did the Return Window Close Before I Found Defects in My Skate Bearings?
You buy new skate bearings, but the return window closes before you notice they are faulty. This frustrating situation leaves…
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Should I Replace the Plastic Spacers in My Skate Bearings?
Plastic spacers sit between your skate bearings inside the wheel. Many skaters wonder if swapping them for metal spacers actually…
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Why is the Quality of My Skate Bearings Inconsistent Between Sets?
I’ve noticed that my skate bearings don’t always feel the same from one set to the next. This inconsistency can…
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Should I Buy Extra Skate Bearings to Pick Out the Good Ones?
I’ve often wondered if buying extra skate bearings is worth it just to find the fast ones. This question matters…
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Can Double Caged Skate Bearings Be Cleaned at Home?
Double caged skate bearings are a popular choice for skaters who want smoother rides and less maintenance. If you own…
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Can Over-Lubricated Skate Bearings Be Fixed by Wiping Them Down?
You have probably heard that too much lubricant can slow your wheels down. This makes your bearings feel sluggish and…
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Why Do My Skate Bearings Require a Complex Cleaning Process?
Skate bearings need a complex cleaning process because they trap tiny particles of dirt and moisture during every ride. This…
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What Do I Do If One Skate Bearing in My Set is a Total Dud?
We have all been there. You buy a fresh set of bearings, get them installed, and one just feels terrible.…
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Are Plastic Spacers in Skate Bearing Sets Low Quality and Replaceable?
If you’ve ever opened a new set of skate bearings, you’ve probably seen those little plastic tubes between the bearings.…
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Why Don’t My Skate Bearings Spin Freely Even After Cleaning and Oiling?
You cleaned your bearings, put fresh oil in, and they still won’t spin freely. This is one of the most…
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Why Are the Seals on My Skate Bearings Hard Plastic Instead of Rubber?
You just got new skate bearings and noticed the seals are hard plastic instead of the soft rubber you expected.…
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Should I Return Skate Bearings that Are Not Actually ABEC 9?
You bought ABEC 9 skate bearings online, but the print looks wrong or the performance feels off. It is frustrating…
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