Bearings & Spacers for Aggressive Skates

Leap and Slide With Aggressive Skate Bearings

Bearings for aggressive inline skates reside within the wheel and are essential for its rotation. They are available in a range of shapes and styles, significantly influencing the sensation of your aggressive skates during use. Given the jumps and slides associated with this skating style, bearings endure considerable wear, necessitating eventual replacement despite the robustness of even the toughest models.

Inline skate bearings are frequently evaluated using the ABEC scale, which indicates bearing efficiency. Nonetheless, the absence from the ABEC scale does not imply inferior quality. For an in-depth examination of the ABEC system alongside other bearing quality metrics, refer to our guide on Buying Bearings.

What is the Method for Removing Bearings From Aggressive Skate Wheels?

To extract your bearings, you will require an Allen key or a Skate tool tailored for skates. Initially, detach your wheels from the skate frame, which involves unscrewing the axle securing the wheel to the frame.

Subsequently, you must remove the spacers. For a floating spacer, partially insert your skate tool through the middle of the bearing and gently attempt to dislodge it while rotating the wheel. When dealing with a long sleeve bearing spacer, tap the spacer's edge and then simply push out the bearing from the opposite side.

To fit the new bearings, simply insert them where the old bearing was housed. Then, place the spacer and follow with the second bearing. This procedure is identical for both spacer types.