Bones Reds Precision Skate Bearings

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The only thing negative to say about Bones Bearings is today’s price. But wait! It is high because the Swiss have to charge this much to make money, and we have to pass our increased cost along to you. This puts Bones Swiss out of reach for many skaters and so Georg Powell has been searching for a bearing that approaches the performance of the legendary Swiss at a lower price – Hello Bone REDS™! A groove on the inside of each bearings inner race eliminates weight and allows insertion and removal of the bearing using the Bones Bearing Tool, even on hub wheels

Bones Bearings are the legendary, best-selling and pure classics! And that’s damn right! For decades, Bones Bearings are the first choice for skateboarders all over the world. Here you’ll learn more about the history and the different models. There are a lot of bearings on the market from various skate companies but no matter how many different bearings get made, there will always be only one company that reigns supreme in the game and that is Bones Bearings.These bearings are tested and approved by Paul Rodriquez himself so you know they must be okay! The racers are made of quality steel and the shields are removable to allow for cleaning. See the features listed below. So what makes these the best skateboard bearings? Well, Bones Swiss Ceramic bearings are made with ceramic balls that are much lighter, harder, and stronger than steel balls meaning they will last a lot longer than other bearings in the game. As you can tell by their name, they are made in Switzerland and not China like many other bearings. Other than that, the BIG BALLS are manufactured with the same precision as the REDS. Like all bearings from Bones, the BIG BALLS are “Skate Rated”, do not have an ABEC specification and are pre-lubed with Bones Speed Cream.

Skate Rated™ clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible Bronson Speed Co G3’s are becoming a popular bearing because professional skateboarders’ Zion Right and Milton Matinez both have G3 pro-models. These bearings must be tough if these guys are using them and you will understand why I say this if you have ever seen them skate. Although Bones Reds are the cheapest bearings on this list, they are more than likely the most popular with skateboarders. Most skaters have had a set of Reds at some point in their life and there is a good reason for that. Bones Reds are proven to to be tough and long lasting with their super finished chromium steel balls and races. All I can say is you can’t go wrong with Bones Reds.I have not tried them on my street setup yet but for my DIY park board with Bones Rough Rider wheels and my bowl board with G Bones they are awesome. I made a board setup video on my youtube channel using these bearings and most of the comments to that video were about the bearings. Bones Big Balls are the newest addition to the Bones Bearings line up. These skateboard bearings have 6 balls rather than 7 balls, unlike the other bearings listed above. The balls are also 17% larger than the 7 ball bearings. Having the larger balls allows for a higher top end speed. Give them a try. I just have to say that Bones REDS are the best and they provide more speed, acceleration, and durability better than other bearing companies out there.” — Dylan “Coconut Head” Tran Bones Swiss are the most popular Swiss bearings in the Bones range for many pro-skaters due to their high quality but more affordable price tag. Bones Swiss are fast, smooth, and last a long time. They also use the same high performance components that are used in Bones Swiss Ceramics but with polished chromium steel balls instead of ceramic.

Bones Reds are manufactured in China to our Bones Skate Rated specifications in a manufacturing facility dedicated to producing the highest quality skate bearings in China. They are inspected twice before being shipped to skaters and offer the greatest combination of performance, durability and low cost in the industry. Because they offer near Bones Swiss performance at a fraction of the cost, they have become the best selling bearing brand in the U.S.A.Skate Bearings are a standard size which will fit all wheels including Skateboards, Scooters, Inlines, Quad Skates, etc.Bones bearings are not ABEC rated they are SKATE rated - This means they are specifically designed and suited to be used with Skate and other action sport equipment. During this time the bearings went through a lot: winter, humidity, dusty spots & uneven terrain on my cruiser. Nevertheless, the BIG BALLS bearings continue to spin perfectly and I haven’t cleaned them once. Since I hardly ever jump big gaps or stair sets, heavy impacts are nothing I deal with very often. Nevertheless, the durability of the BIG BALLS convinced me through and through. The Andale Swiss skateboard bearings are no match compared to the Bones Swiss but they are still a solid bearing that will last you a good amount of time. Plus they are reasonably priced.

Precision ground extended race eliminates the need for speed washers, and provides better alignment of the bearings when the axle nut is tightened. Long life, I broke 1 set of bearings, and have rattled through another, both of those sets lasted about 3 months each, this set has hit 4 and indicates nothing to me that the sand and vert jumps have affected it It is important to choose the best skateboard bearings because no matter whether you are a seasoned shredder or beginner skateboarder, they play a big role in how you ride. Skateboarder’s want speed and you can’t achieve this without bearings… and I mean good bearings! Before testing the BIG BALLS, I had the Super REDS from Bones on my skateboard. I immediately noticed that the BIG BALLS are much louder than the Super REDS. Apart from that, I didn’t notice any major differences in performance. I was very satisfied with both types of bearings and can recommend them without hesitation.

Bones was started by George Powell who in the early 1980’s wanted to find a bearing manufacturer who could make high quality bearings for skateboarder’s at an affordable price. Since then, Bones has stayed at the top of their game and Bones Swiss Ceramic are the best skateboarding bearings money can buy. Even Bones lower end bearings are super high quality. When you’re shopping for new skateboard bearings you might notice that most are rated ABEC except for Bones Bearings. Let me explain why Bones bearings are not ABEC rated. Skate Rated; clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible. Bones Bearings are without question one of the most popular skateboard bearings. Compared to the conventional REDS bearings from Bones, the BIG BALLS bearings are said to have some advantages. We tested the Bones BIG BALLS!

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Bronson Speed Co are focused on reinventing the skateboard bearing and have spent more than two years developing the G3.