Why You Should Upgrade Your Roller Skate Wheels & Bearings!
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In this short video I’ll show you the difference it makes upgrading your stock roller skate bearings and choosing a larger wheel! I skate outside, so these changes make a huge difference for me when I skate.
Products tested:
Moxi Beach Bunny stock wheels vs. Moxi gummies
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Bronson Speed Co. Raw Shieldless Bearings amzn.to/3P1Q4CN vs. stock Moxi Beach Bunny Abec 5 bearings
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I'm so glad I found this video. I was thinking I was overthinking how I would get stuck when skating. I was told to change wheels, found this video and it was a done deal. Thank you so much for filming this!
Lots of other factors can play in too - try cleaning your bearings first! Could be as simple as that.
I keep telling ppl how much of an investment skating is lol . Everyone things ok new skates that’s it let’s go . Lol nope
LISTEN!! I never would have thought skating was going to be an investment. I’m new to skating and I get my first pair of Lollys on tues :) but i realized after watching so many videos that there are other things I would love to have and it all adds up!
@@ahrenb3393 it’s true . It cost about 100.00 Canadian just to get skates tools and all the extra. And that’s just street skating not park stuff
Yeah, I have spent THOUSANDS on this hobby. It's crazy! But I consider it an investment in my physical and mental health, so I feel it's worth it!
@@AnnaSudberry I totally agree it’s worth every penny no better feeling than skating
That was very informative and enlightening. Whoa!
Can someone HELP ME, I google Raw Bronson Bearings but they are advertised for Skateboarding NOT Quad Rollerskating. My question is can I use them for Quad Rollerskating as Well?
Yes! They are the same exact bearings. I actually bought mine at a skateboarding shop.
Can you use the same bearings with interchanging the wheels from outdoor wheels to indoor wheels? Also what size are the wheels and bearings you have? I’m planning to order some Chicago skates to start back roller skating again but am also looking to change the wheels and bearings as I know the stock wheels aren’t good at all especially for outdoor. Looking for guidance, advice, recommendations. Thanks in advance.
You absolutely can use the same bearings, but I didn’t like the stock ones so I upgraded both. Wheels are 65mm I believe, bearings standard size. I recommend any brand but Chicago! You’re likely to injure yourself as they are of the absolute lowest quality. Skates are much cheaper now than during the pandemic - try a Riedell pair!
Okay, thanks soo much for such a prompt reply. Honestly, Chicago is the only roller skates that I found in stock that actually have my size for the price as well. I wear a size 12.5 in mens. Do you have any recommendations for me? I’ll take a look into other roller skates too but I haven’t been able to find any in my size. 🙁
You’re in luck! Riedell goes up to size 14 in mens. Not sure what style you’re looking for but getting a Riedell pair is so much cheaper than trying to spec out a pair of Chicagos. www.roller.riedellskates.com/Catalog/Roller-Skate-Sets/Outdoor-Skate-Sets/Set-R3-R3Outdoor
@@AnnaSudberry omg! Thank you soo much! My hero! 🙌🏾 I’ve been looking for a while. Wish I would’ve done this a long time ago. Just looking for beginner-intermediate skates, good quality. I’ll be getting back into casual roller skating but outdoors until I find indoor spots near me. Thank you soo much for this information. Appreciate you.
@@AnnaSudberry also one last thing, I’m soo sorry. Do you know how accurate the sizing for the riedell skates are? I wear a 12.5 sneaker and was looking at the sizing chart online. According to the sizing chart, I should be ordering a size 14 which measures at 12 1/8 inch. Size 13 measures at 11 13/16 which would be snug and would have no room according to the chart. Thank you again for your assistance. 🙌🏾
Do the gummy wheels allow you to turn well? I have the beach bunnies and I got the pulse wheels, but the screws in the back of the plate keep stoping the wheels when I turn. they are too close to the wheel because of the size. Is this different in the gummy wheels? since they are more rounded
I had no issues with mine at all! You may just need to loosen your trucks so that you can turn more easily. Too tight and you’re putting too much force to turn!
I'd say the opposite of Anna and tighten the trucks so that when you lean the plate moves less and won't hit the wheels.
idk about the gummy wheels helping though, they're more curved but they're also bigger in the first place which puts them closer to your plate screw
How often do you clean the bearings and do you oil them? I saw that they sell lubes
That is usually entirely dependent on how much I am skating and if I’m skating in a really nasty area with a lot of dust or grime. I skate almost every day, so I would say I soak them and use a toothbrush on them every month or so. I use Bones Speed Cream and just put a drop on each side of my bearings after cleaning. It’s sold out in a lot of places, but you can actually find it at Zumiez for seven dollars!
@@AnnaSudberry How would we go about cleaning our skates that’s only for outside?
You clean them all the same way! :)
@@AnnaSudberry greatttt! Thank you❤️
You start off the video by saying, “I know some of you may be wondering whether it’s worth changing your bearings or your wheels, and I wanted to show you a quick test to help you make that decision.”
But is there a way to do this test without having to buy a second set of bearings and wheels to compare against?
I meant that this video will help you :) I tested so you don’t have to!
@@AnnaSudberry Ohhh, I gotcha! That makes sense now :D.
You answered the exact question i was looking for thank you!
Just a tidbit, it also depends on how much you tighten your wheels. Even with the best bearings upgrade, if you tighten your wheels too much, they won’t spin for as long.
Absolutely! That’s why you should always carry a skate tool. These wheels are tightened to the exact same degree to make sure the test was fair.
If you're tightening the nut on your wheels to the point that they are obstructing the spin of your bearings at all, you're doing it wrong.
Would highly recommend shielded bearings - Bones Reds are a lot cheaper and are very good, also Rollerbones are even less expensive bearings and work just as well as the Bones Reds. The Beach Bunny wheel is hubless which creates friction in the direct contact between the wheel and bearing, which is why it’s wise to change those out immediately.
Happy skating y’all!
Dirt gets into shielded bearings as well and they’re harder to clean. You shouldn’t be skating through dirt and mud, so there won’t be any issues. I know from my own experience skating daily around Nashville. :)
Hey there are also a lot of abec 7 bearings for around 30-40 dollars total for all 16 bearings. Especially for beginners and intermediate skaters you dont have to spend 80 dollars on bearings. But great video and demonstration!
Of course! Everyone has a different budget. I personally love these bearings more than cheaper alternatives I’ve tried, but it depends on what the skater is looking for.
Where?
also upgrade your cushions for more maneuverability!
Whoa those new bearings making those wheels spin forever
Awesome!!!! So helpful
I want those green wheels
Thanks this was great, i would love to see more skating content from you!
More coming soooon!
Where can I get some Thor bearings?
Could you just use the bearings that came with the beach bunny skates and buy new wheels without replacing the bearings?
Absolutely! I actually recommend doing it in stages so you know if you even want or need to do both!
Why do you choose shieldless bearings? Is there a difference in how quickly the bearings get dirty?
I don’t like how dirt gets into the shielded bearings and you actually have to remove the shield to clean. It’s a nightmare! I can clean these much easier and dirt doesn’t stay trapped.
This is a really great video demonstration! I'd love more skating content. Like a "what's in my skate bag" video or just a video of your preferred products?
That’s a great idea!
How does it work with no shield, don't the bearings get full of dirt and debris?
I keep seeing people comment this, but I have never had a problem. I skate on the street and on trails. I do not skate through mud or dirt on purpose because nobody should be doing that, so I’ve never had an issue! Honestly my shielded bearings get dirtier than these do.
Just putting it out there... For beginners would you recommend keeping the higher friction wheel/bearing combo for a but while you get your basic balance?
I was shocked at how much freer the wheels turned when I changed out my own wheels on my Beach Bunnies (Radar Energy 65s 78a with Better Bearings Lickety Splits). 🤩🙏
For me personally it’s harder to skate with wheels and bearings that aren’t as high quality because you could fall due to that alone. You could always keep your wheels a little tighter until you feel comfortable. Personal preference of course, but it might be easier for a beginner to just start out and learn on a great set!
@@AnnaSudberry I see what you mean! Definitely bigger and better wheel sets would reduce the chance of falling due to obstacles.
Not many people talk about wheel tightness and it was a mystery to me when I started out!
I couldn't find anything about the Abec factor of the Bronson bearings. I guess Beach Bunnies come with Abec 5 bearings, so I suppose if Bronsons turn longer they probably have a higher Abec number. (?) And thus I suppose one could get any nice Abec 7 or Abec 9 bearings to get a better rolling performance?
Abec is the tolerance of a ball bearing. It’s been a hot minute since I researched these so I can’t remember! All I can tell ya is they SMOKE beach bunny bearings.
I really want to get the same set up as you and I have been checking out the comments for the bearings and a lot of them are about how they stop working well after a few months and it’s because they are shieldless. They are really expensive and I really want to be sure about them, is there any proper cleaning or do they need some kind of oil?
I haven't had to clean my bearings at all since buying them. It really is all about WHERE you skate. Don't walk in grass, mud, or EVER in water. Clean as needed using the proper solvents. Keep your bearings dirt-free, moisture free, and lubricated. Water will rust your bearings and dirt will destroy the smoothness of the super finish on your bearing races, increasing friction. These bearings have been way better than stock Lolly bearings!
Can I just upgrade the bearings and keep the original bunny wheels? (And i'll only be dance skating mostly.)
It depends on what you plan to do! For you it sounds like that would be a great option as the smaller bunny wheels are better for tricks and dancing. It’s hard with the bigger wheels to do deft movements as they’re so large - meant for speed over long distance.
What do you mean? “Upgrading” the bearings. I've heard of upgrading the wheels but never the bearings. What's the difference there ?
Most skates come with cheap bearings that aren’t very good! It’s important to replace them with higher quality bearings that work faster and better.
Please do more videos on roller skating for beginners, every basics to know about
One pack of wheels in Australia is $70
wow!
Thank you now I understand
Hello!!! Would you be so kind and answer me if you think this change in bearings and wheels is beneficial for artistic/dance skating? Thank you! 😊🌼🧚♂️❤
So for tight moves like dancing you may need a slightly smaller wheel - but new bearings would help!
This video really helped thank you!!
I just bought the Bronson raw bearings!! Cannot wait to switch them out, thanks!
I hope you love them! Skating is so much easier.
As someone who is just starting to learn tricks on roller skates and starting outdoor skating I was confused why someone might want to change the bearings. Thank you for this demonstration it helped a ton!
I’m glad it helped! It makes such a profound difference outside! For tricks though, a smaller wheel is usually easier.
Really helpful video.
Can I use these wheels and bearings on my impalas?
yes, its a good idea to change impala bearings as they cannot be cleaned and the wheels are prone to cracking and concaving, thats impala for ya..
Absolutely! I have a pair of Impalas and I put gummy wheels on the Rose Gold Holographic skates and they roll beautifully.
I just switched Impala wheels for moxi gummies,I would totally recommend as the stock impala wheels are really low quality.
What type of skates do you have
Moxi Lollys among 10 other brands!
Just upgraded my bearing and wheels. I got the Chicago skates from Amazon.
10x better!!! I can literally glide with no effort!
Awesome video
I used the rollerbones bearings and wheels
Awesome! Love hearing that.
@@AnnaSudberryi still may try out the Bronsons because those look like they spin even LONGER. 👀 By about 10secs
Keep in mind, the wheel size does matter!
@@AnnaSudberryTrue!! I’ll let you know what happens! I have some 57mm wheels for outdoors and 65mm coming. 😅
@@AnnaSudberryok so the BRONSONs??? They are NIGHT and DAY from even the rollerbones bearings. OMG 🤯. The rollerbones were night and day from the original bearings that came with my skate too, but wow!
S/O to you 😅😂
I got some MOXY 65mm for cruising too
Skating outdoors without a shielded bearing isn't that difficult to keep clean vs a shielded precision bearing?
Thanks for the info and energy !
Keep on Rollin..
I think it’s easier! I don’t skate through anything rough on purpose and mainly stay on asphalt. It’s easier for me to see when it needs cleaning too. Dirt and dust can pass through instead of getting stuck under the shield
Did they come with spacers?
do you skate at the beach. will the sand effect your wheels and how often you suggest cleaning them?
On the occasions I’ve skated near the beach I’ve made sure to stay as far out of the sand as possible, but it’s still grit that will clog things up. Clean them as needed! Really just depends on if they start to perform badly. If they do, give them a good cleaning!
In roller skating do we just not use spacers ? My new bearings came w then but no tutorials really address issuing them … only on skateboard tutorials
Good question! Here’s a good article: inlineskatestars.com/do-roller-skates-need-spacers/
Do you also recommend these as making a big difference for indoor skating and/or roller derby?
They make a huge difference either way! Of course, bigger outdoor wheels will be tougher to do tight turns in derby, but I’m no expert there. But the bearings would be way faster.
Just curious, how are those Bronson bearings holding up for you? I have a set and they are shot already sadly.
Mine are doing well! I never skate through grass or muck, though- just city skating. I also have all the tools to clean them which I do when they look like they need it.
I like my stock ABEC7 bearings...
That’s awesome!
I just purchased those bearings highly excited about it 🥲but I have questions, Is okay to put a shield on the bearings , like a zero nut ?
I have no experience with that - if you wanted a shield, I think the company makes a version that does have one!
A lot of people say the gummy wheels are huge and can’t be in the way a lot. Would you agree?
The gummy wheels are large - for a reason! To skate over twigs and make trail skating easier. I switch wheels when I’m skating indoors. To do tricks you’d need smaller wheels.
How do you wash the bearings when they get dirty? Just soap and water?
No! You either buy bearing cleaner or citrus cleaner.
NO!! Never touch your bearings with water or they’ll rust! Use bearing cleaner or if you must, acetone and a toothbrush. Make sure to apply speed cream afterwards (NOT WD-40 which is waxy and too thick).
Could you please help me figure out which size bearings to get for the Moxi Gummy wheels
Here’s a great article! rollerskatenation.com/bearings-faq/
Lolly skates need 8mm.
Is there a link for the bearings?
Here ya go! You can buy them at skate shops too. amzn.to/3P1Q4CN
@@AnnaSudberry thanks so much
Did you change the cushions later too? I think the cushions are way worse quality than the wheels 😅
I didn’t! I’m used to them, but I’m sure everything could be improved - but at that point I’d just get a custom build because replacing everything means the skate probably isn’t great.
@@AnnaSudberry ya you’ve already invested a lot. The good thing about cushions is that you can get a pack that covers both skates for under $20. That’s all I could really afford to change until I found a good pair of used Moxi Lollys.
@@sierramist446 I had 6 pairs of Lolly’s, 3 beach bunnies, 3 impalas, and at that point I realized my addiction was a problem. Lol now I only have 2 Lolly’s and one Impala now.
Hey I saw another video and they only put one bearing on each wheel, I was just wondering why you put two, does that specific brand require for two bearings each wheel or does it just make it even faster? Really enjoyed your video! 👍
Thanks Diana! 🙃 You must put one bearing into each side of the wheel, which would mean two per wheel as there are two sides of a wheel. You have to put two bearings in every single roller skate wheel that exists, so they may have only shown the install on one side. Here’s a helpful article: rollerskatenation.com/bearings-faq/
@@AnnaSudberry Thank You!!! Haven't received my skates yet but am doing as much research as possible :)
How do you install those type of bearings onto the wheels ??
You just use a tool to pull out the old ones and then you push the new ones in! Super easy.
Thank you 😭
would you recommend beach bunnies or mollys?
I haven't tried the bunnies, but the Lolly will be longer lasting in terms of boot material, but they are also less structured. I just got the jack boots and they're worth the investment if you plan to skate a lot. In terms of cost the Lolly does also come with upgraded bearings and wheels, so of you plan to upgrade right away the cost isn't as different as it seems at first glance.
@@TruthInBeauty ah thank you! :)
I have 14 pairs of skates. Definitely Lolly’s for outdoor, Panthers as a cheap park skate, and bunnies if you’re on a budget for outdoor!
@@AnnaSudberry thank you !! :)
I have the bunnies and I love them! Personality I personally them over the lolly. There super stable and supportive not to mention the price is really good
How are the gummies on your beach bunnies? I heard there’s a bolt on the boot that rubs against the larger wheel. Thanks!
I’ve had no problems!
@@AnnaSudberry Thank you! I'm going to try them with the Bronson bearings!