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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
Can I Remove the Seals from Grease-Packed Skate Bearings? Bernard Ryan I often get asked if it’s okay to pop the rubber shields off grease-packed skate bearings. It matters because doing… Read more
How Can Skate Bearings Break Down Quickly Within 10 Skates? Bernard Ryan Skate bearings can fail fast, sometimes within just ten sessions. I’ve seen this happen with new skaters who wonder why… Read more
Why Do My Skate Bearings Have Too Much Drag for Skateboarding Use? Bernard Ryan You put your board down, push off, and feel it. The wheels don’t spin freely. They slow down way too… Read more
What Should I Do If One Skate Bearing Did Not Spin Well? Bernard Ryan We have all felt that frustrating drag when one wheel just won’t spin freely. A single bad bearing can ruin… Read more
How Can Skate Bearings Be Damaged During Installation into Aluminum Hubs? Bernard Ryan I have seen many skaters ruin brand new bearings by forcing them into aluminum hubs the wrong way. Getting this… Read more
How Do I Fix a Skate Bearing that Does Not Spin Freely? Bernard Ryan Nothing ruins a good skate session like a wheel that just won’t spin. Fixing a stuck bearing is a simple… Read more
Are Skate Bearings Less Durable Under Side-To-Side Pressure? Bernard Ryan I’ve seen many skaters worry that side-to-side pressure will destroy their bearings fast. This question matters because we all want… Read more
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