Are speed rings necessary?

What are longboard speed rings or speed washers and are they necessary? Yes, they are necessary. Speed rings are the point of contact between the bearings and both the hanger and the axle nut of the truck. When they are in place, the bearing is free to function as it was designed.

Do Bones Reds need speed rings?

Super and Race Reds are superior quality bearings, using higher quality steel races, better quality and grade balls, and a superior surface finish. A precision ground extended race eliminates the need for speed rings and spacers and provides better alignment of the bearings when the axle nut is tightened.

Do trucks come with speed rings?

Speed Rings

They are there to reduce friction between the outsides of your bearings and your axle nut on one side, and the edge of your hanger on the other side. Your trucks will come with a full set of speed rings already installed, but don't worry when you lose them.

Where do you put the speed ring?

Speed rings go on the outside of your bearings to give more clearance, allowing an uninhibited continuous roll. Speed Rings can even be stacked to widen you hanger width by a few millimeters so long as there is space to still screw on the axle nuts. Nowadays, Built-In bearings are becoming ever-so-popular.

Do Bones big balls come with spacers?

Includes a set of 8 Bones Reds Bearings, 8 Speed Washers, and 4 Bearing Spacers. Instructions and Sticker are included in the box of Bones Reds Bearings. Bones Reds Bearings fit all skateboard wheels.

What Are Bearing Spacers For?

Do bearing spacers slow you down?

This will slow your bearings down and wear them out super fast! Skaters without bearing spacers might find it easier to just run their axle nuts a bit loose to keep the wheels spinning freely. This is even worse! A wheel that is loose on the axle will give a noisy, chattery ride.

Are speed washers necessary on skateboards?

What are longboard speed rings or speed washers and are they necessary? Yes, they are necessary. Speed rings are the point of contact between the bearings and both the hanger and the axle nut of the truck. When they are in place, the bearing is free to function as it was designed.

Do pros use bearing spacers?

Bearing spacers are totally optional; longboarders and casual skaters likely won't put enough pressure on their boards to ever need them, though they are definitely a good investment if you want to slide, do a lot of tricks, and generally skate hard.

Do spacers make your skateboard faster?

When you use spacers, you will have the spacer and two bearings aligned on the axle, the tightening force from screwing on your axle nuts is transferred through the bearings and spacer. With properly sized spacers, this will align the bearings perfectly on the axle, creating the fastest spin with minimal friction.

Do I need spacers for my bearings?

Bearing spacers are totally optional; longboarders and casual skaters likely won't put enough pressure on their boards to ever need them, though they are definitely a good investment if you want to slide, do a lot of tricks, and generally skate hard.

Do I need washers on skateboard trucks?

Once all four wheels have their two bearings each, it's time to attach them to the trucks. To set yourself up, set the skate on its side again. Most trucks come with two axle washers per wheel, for a total of eight. These washers should go on either side of wheel to help it spin smoothly.

What are the fastest Bones bearings?

This makes Bones Swiss Ceramic bearings accelerate faster, roll farther, and last longer than polished steel ball bearings. If you are looking for the very best, invest in Bones Swiss Ceramics.

How often should I lube my skateboard bearings?

It is highly recommended to use oil on your bearings after every cleaning, but it is also important to keep an eye out for dry bearings. Skaters should apply lubricant once there are any signs of the bearings drying out.

Why are my new bearings slow?

Why does lube slow the bearing down? The lube has mass that has to be moved out of the way while the bearing rotates. During a hand spin, those little balls don't have much mass behind them to push the lube out of the way. Thus hand spins are fastest when the bearing has very little or no lubricant.

What bearings do pro skaters use?

How long do skateboard bearings last?

The average lifespan of skateboard bearings is 1 to 2 years if given proper care and maintenance. Bearings get tired too, and remember that too much of anything isn't good at all. Too much wetness, sliding, and fast jumping will cause your skateboard bearings to wear out faster.

Why are bearings so expensive?

This is because much of the cost – 80% by some estimates – is set by the design. The components and materials used, and the manufacturing tolerances required, determine most of the final cost. That is why good product design processes consider cost along with function.

Do bearings matter skateboard?

A higher rating means a bearing has a capability for greater speeds, but even the world record speed on a skateboard is not fast enough for the ABEC rating to make difference in skateboarding roll speed. TIP: The best skateboard bearings are clean, well-oiled bearings. If you want to go fast, keep 'em clean!

Are ceramic bearings better than steel?

The ceramic balls, when manufactured by a top-quality bearing manufacturer, are rounder, lighter, and smoother than steel balls. This reduces friction (by up to 40%!), as well as energy loss, allowing your equipment to run more efficiently with ceramic ball bearings.

Are Bones Super Reds good?

Super REDS are a superior quality bearing, using higher quality steel races, better quality and grade balls, and a superior surface finish. The result is a bearing that is as fast as REDS but quieter, smoother, and longer lasting.

Are Bones Swiss bearings worth it?

At the top end of the price range, (only Bones Swiss Ceramic Bearings are more expensive at around £140.00 per set), Bones Swiss bearings are worth every single penny you will spend on them and are substantively better than all competitors in terms of both performance and durability.