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Why Were Some of My Skate Bearings Dead on Arrival?
Opening a fresh pack of skate bearings only to find some that won’t spin is incredibly frustrating. It matters because…
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Why is There High Rolling Resistance in My Skate Bearings?
High rolling resistance in skate bearings makes pushing harder and slows you down. If your board feels sluggish or drags,…
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Why Do My Skate Bearings Sound Like Dragging a Chain?
That horrible grinding, chain-dragging sound from your skate bearings is more than just annoying. It means something is wrong inside,…
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Why Do My Skate Bearings Show Poor Free Spin Performance Out of the Box?
You just bought brand new skate bearings, but when you spin them by hand, they feel slow and rough. This…
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Should I Remove Packaging Grease from Skate Bearings Before Use?
You just got new skate bearings and noticed a thick, sticky grease inside them. You might be wondering if you…
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Why Are the Plastic Spacers in My Skate Bearings Low Quality?
I have noticed the plastic spacers in skate bearings often feel flimsy or break easily. This matters because cheap spacers…
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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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