Bearings & Spacers for Aggressive Skates

Jump and Grind with Aggressive Skate Bearings

Aggressive inline bearings are positioned within the wheel and are the component that allows your wheel to rotate. Bearings are available in diverse shapes and designs and significantly influence how your aggressive skates will feel when you are riding. Due to the grinds and jumps typical in this skating style, bearings endure substantial wear and tear; therefore, even the most resilient models will eventually need replacement.

Inline skate bearings are frequently assessed using the ABEC scale, which measures the bearing's efficiency. However, a bearing being off the ABEC scale does not automatically imply inferior quality. For a more comprehensive understanding of the ABEC system and other methods for assessing bearing quality, refer to our guide on Buying Bearings.

How Can You Remove Bearings from Aggressive Skate Wheels?

To detach your bearings, you’ll require an Allen key or a Skate tool specially made for skates. Initially, you must remove your wheels from the skate frame. To accomplish this, begin by unscrewing the axle securing the wheel to the frame.

Then, remove the spacers. For floating spacers, insert your skate tool partially through the centre of the bearing and gradually push it out while rotating the wheel. For a long sleeve bearing spacer, tap the edge of the spacer, and then simply push out the bearing from the opposite side.

To fit the new bearings, just push it into the space where the old bearing resided. Afterwards, insert the spacer and the second bearing. This procedure is the same for both types of spacers.