Well, we have actually been asked this, so we checked - and you save a little less than 0. We suggest you free yourself from the internet and Go Skateboarding instead of worrying about this. Sorry to bust your bubble, but really, they're not. What can we learn from this? So why would you bother with ceramics at all?
Well in our minds, the major reason is for the placebo effect. If you spend a lot of money on your bearings, you'll feel faster, and feeling faster is the same as being faster.
Having spent loads of money on bearings, you'd also probably also look after them, which makes way more of a difference than what the bearings are made of.
So, all this considered, our recomendation for most skaters is this: just get a decent set of Chrome Steel bearings with good shields and look after them. Ceramics are nice, but they are a luxury that most will not notice. If you can afford ceramics, you can afford a really awesome set of steel bearings like Bones Swiss Bearings or Super Swiss Six Balls , both of which will outperform cheaper ceramic bearings all day.
Spend your pennies on train tickets to the skatepark instead! Normal skate bearings need speed washers or "speed rings" to stop the bearing from fouling on the axle nut or the hanger face. Some trucks also don't have enough thread on the axle to tighten the nuts down enough if you don't have speed rings. If you have normal skate bearings ie not "Built In" bearings - below , then you really should have some speed rings.
If you have BuiltIn bearings, then you don't need them. Bearing spacers are little tubes that keep the inner race of your bearings correctly spaced and aligned on the axle. The outer races are kept apart by the wheel core - but without a bearing spacer for the inner race, it's easy to overtighten your axles and put uneeded stress on your bearings.
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. Your bearings may roll faster for a session or two, but they will die way quicker as the side-to-side play becomes too much for the bearing to take.
In the end, you might well "explode" the bearing - the inner and outer races seperate, and your wheel falls off. Bearing spacers are really worth putting in your wheels - they only cost a couple of quid, which is nothing considering that they make your existing bearings last longer and roll faster.
And you can use them in any future bearings that you buy. What's not to like? Need a better way to get your wheels with bearings spacers on your board without all the faffy alignment?
Check this guide out! Speed rings are super annoying - They are really tiny and very easy to lose! Not needing them is insanely liberating, especially if you take your wheels off your axles at all often.
Equally, if you run bearings spacers you'll know how frustrating it can be lining everything up to get a wheel back on although this technique for putting wheels on fixes that. Bearings with a built in spacer do hold themselevs in better alignment compared to bearings with seperate spacers, which helps prevent wear and therefore makes your bearings last longer.
That said, all Bones Swiss bearings are actually made in Switzerland. The "Swiss" skate bearing was invented by George Powell about seven hundred years ago while he was looking for Animal Chin still not seen him yet This means that the whole bearing is better able to withstand sideloads, making Swiss bearings significantly longer lasting. Some other bearing brands call this type of bearing a "deep groove" race or similar.
If you've ever blown out a bearing, you'll know the value of a "Swiss" style bearing. If you are hard on your bearings, they're worth looking at - they definitely stay fast for longer. Bones Bearings use the "Swiss" name to demote their high-end skate bearings that are made in Switzerland, to higher tolerances, better shielding and using higher-grade materials than their regular "Reds" range of bearings.
All Bones Swiss bearings come pre-lubed with Bones Speed Cream, and are the bearing to beat if you are looking to get the best out there. Some skate bearings now come without shields at all! Supposedly they are faster and noisier, and there is a trend for taking shields off of your bearings for a little extra speed. You can event buy shieldless bearings - check out the Bronson Raw Bearing! If you've got this far, you'll know that we think the good shielding is way more important than bearing speed.
In our opinion, taking your shields off is pretty pointless - all that will happen is you will ruin your bearings faster. Yes, they will make a cool noise On the plus side, cleaning couldn't be easier - no need to even take your wheels off, just dump some bearing lube in there every session and you're good to go.
There's a reason that Bones Bearings, the world's best selling bearing company, don't make a shieldless bearing - they're not a good idea. In as far as ABEC ratings are concerned, the seals have nothing to do with the quality of the bearing. However, for skateboarding, where we subject our bearings to all sorts of horrible Road Gunge, shielding is really important. If you don't skate in the wet, your bearings should last at least a year or two of cruising around, if not longer. They are perfect for your daily commute.
Bronson Speed Co — not only are they gaining popularity and outranking Bones Reds, but they are also the best longboard bearings for downhill racing. They are durable and handle vertical and horizontal pressure, which makes slalom riding a breeze. Zealous Bearings are the best value for money. They are easy to install and great for beginners as Zealous are built in bearings. If you love longboarding you should check out who the best longboarding brands are!
Or if you are just getting into longboarding check out the best longboards for beginners. The 14 Best Longboard Bearings. Sale Bronson Speed Co. G3 Bearings Set of 8. Bones Reds Skateboard Bearings.
What We Like. What We Don't Like. Bronson Speed Co Bearings. Bronson Speed Co. Zealous Bearings for Longboards — best value. What makes the Zealous Bearings some of the best longboard bearings? Yellow Jacket Premium Bearings. Fireball Dragon Precision Bearings. Install and forget. Dragons are designed to last. Bones Ceramic Super Reds Bearings.
Bones Ceramic Super Reds Skateboard Bearings 8 Pack The cerbec ceramic balls are much lighter, harder, stronger, waterproof, and longer lasting than the finest steel balls Single, non-contact, removable rubber shield for easy cleaning and less friction High speed nylon ball retainer for greater strength and speed Pre-lubricated with speed cream racing lubricant All bones bearings products come with a warranty.
These bearings keep spinning and spinning! Be sure to lube up often because they get dirty with only one shield. These bearings have a removable blue double shield for easy cleaning and maintenance.
One of the best things about the CCS bearings is that you do not need spacers! Neal Precision Skate Bearings. The Best Bearings Guaranteed. We love them and so will you. Heady Shake Pro Longboard Bearings.
Bones Super Swiss 6 Bearings. Bones Super Swiss 6 Skateboard Bearings 8 Pack Unique bearing design with six larger balls of for increased speed, faster acceleration, and greater strength Single, non-contact, removable rubber shield for easy cleaning and less friction; pre-lubricated with Speed Cream High speed nylon ball retainer for greater strength and speed Skate Rated clearances, tolerances, materials Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. Developed by Oust in Torrance CA.
One downfall is they do have a slight rolling noise while rolling and take a while to break in. I recommend using bearing spacers and speed rings, which are not included. Able to fit perfectly with most of the wheels on the market. Bones Super Reds Bearings. Bones Swiss Ceramic Bearings. Bones Swiss Ceramic Skateboard Bearings 8 Pack Eight-pack of premium ceramic skateboard wheel bearings with four bearing spacers, instructions, and a sticker Cerbec ceramic balls are light, hard, and strong for a long lasting performance Precision-grade Swiss design and manufacturing acclaimed for 25 years Nylon ball retainers and Bones Speed Cream lubricant for a sustained ride Skate Rated for better performance than any ABEC rated bearings; lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
What are Skateboard and Longboard Bearings? The Best Bearings for Cruising and Commuting. I recommend any bearing that has a double shield to keep dirt out of the bearing. The Best Bearings for Speed. Bearings are made with balls, inner and outer races, retainer cages and shields.
Check out other things to consider when buying your longboard bearings below. Ball Material — Steel or Ceramic When choosing the right longboard or skateboard bearing, there are a few things you need to consider before buying the best longboard bearing for you.
Steel If you are on a budget or a beginner; the steel balls are your best choice. Ceramic If you are an avid downhill racer or looking for a bearing that will outlast your board; you should pick up a bearing with ceramic balls.
This bearing size is the most common and will fit on your longboards and skateboard axles. Spacers Spacers and washers speed rings provide the clearance on the longboard axle and truck.
Pre-Lubrication Most bearings you will buy are pre-lubricated so that they will spin faster right away and are ready to install right out of the box. Lubrication There are several different lubricants that you can use on your bearings to make them run smoothly. What is the Best Lubricant? The most popular types of bearing lubricants are Speed Cream and nano-ceramic grease. Bearing Shields A bearing shield is the rubber or metal wall of a bearing that prevents debris and dirt from getting inside.
What are Built In Bearings? How Do You Install Bearings? Installing bearings, spacers and washers may seem a bit confusing, but it is quite simple. Each wheel requires two bearings, so be sure to get a pack of 8. The spacers and washers are the small pieces that go on the axle with the bearings. The spacers and washers provide the clearance needed for a fast spinning bearing.
As the only true restriction when it comes to bearings, we recommend buying the size that your axles and wheels are designed to use. Bearings are most efficient when friction is at its lowest, so materials play a pivotal role in performance.
Many bearings are constructed from steel alloys that are tough and affordable. Ceramic bearings are widely regarded as the best that money can buy. Many manufacturers seek out an ABEC rating that scores bearings on a scale of Higher ABEC scores indicate a more precisely made bearing, however, the system was developed for industrial applications, not skating.
Skate bearings traditionally have seven balls that provide a good balance of acceleration, top speed, roll, and durability. Paying a few bucks more for some higher quality steel bearings is definitely a good investment. Some companies now offer ceramic skateboard bearings, which are extremely smooth, produce very little friction, and won't expand in the heat. They are slightly more costly than standard metal bearings, but are considered very high quality and don't require as much maintenance.
Since ceramic bearings hit the market, there has been a lot of debate in the skateboarding world about whether or not they are actually superior. While it's generally true that you definitely get what you pay for when it comes to skateboards, does the more expensive ceramic material actually make for a better performing skateboard bearing?
The short answer is, maybe. Ceramic bearings have ceramic balls, and more of them, but all of the other parts are still made of steel. However, the steel and sealing tends to also be of much higher quality in ceramic bearings. Essentially, the decreased friction and smooth ride you get with ceramic bearings is due partially to the ceramic balls inside, but also the higher quality steel outside.
This combination of materials is why ceramic bearings tend to be pricier. In other words, ceramic bearings perform better partially because of the ceramic and partially because of the higher quality steel. The balls in ceramic bearings have a super hard exterior, but the interior is ceramic powder. The advantage is that they are lightweight, but if the exterior of the ball is damaged, it pretty much falls apart though this is extremely rare.
Ceramic bearings also contain more balls, which further enhances their ability to perform. Skaters loyal to ceramic bearings not only love the precision performance they get, but also that they require so much less maintenance.
Ceramics don't rust, and thus don't need replaced nearly as often as steel bearings. Bearing spacers are small metal cylinders that fit into a skateboard wheel between the bearings. Their purpose is to reduce the weight distributed to each bearing, which can make your turns smoother and more stable and also extend the life of your 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.
Bearing spacers are typically inexpensive, and can be made from steel, aluminum, or other types of metal.
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