Kick Scooter Bearings

Kick Scooter Bearings for a Smooth Journey

Scooter bearings ensure that your wheels rotate freely and efficiently. Each wheel necessitates two bearings, and although your scooter will be equipped with them, they wear out over time and require replacement. Each bearing contains small balls that assist in evenly distributing the load while riding.

Push scooter bearings are commonly crafted from steel or ceramic. Steel bearings are favoured due to their durability and suitability for everyday use. Ceramic bearings produce less heat and friction and can often rotate faster than steel. Nonetheless, steel bearings are almost always the more economical choice.

Considerations for Scooter Bearings

When searching for scooter bearings, you'll often encounter the term "ABEC". This essentially represents a quality rating of the bearing on a scale of 1-9. A higher figure indicates increased "precision," suggesting smoother rotations. However, bearings with a lower ABEC rating tend to be highly sturdy, so a lower rating doesn't necessarily mean it won't function well in your setup.

The number 608 will also appear frequently. This denotes the bearing's size. It is the most prevalent bearing size for scooters, skateboards, and skates, featuring an inner diameter of 8mm and an outer diameter of 22mm.

To avoid frequent bearing replacements, refer to our Bearing Cleaning and Lubrication Guide for maintenance tips. If you believe your scooter could benefit from new wheels, explore our Kick Scooter Wheels category.