{"title":"Bearings","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sabre-ceramic-bearings","title":"Sabre Trucks Ceramic Built-In Labyrinth Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ceramic version of the super-popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\"\u003eSabre's Built-In Labyrinth Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack ceramic balls are harder than regular Chrome Steel, which means that they need a lot less maintenance. In practice this means that your bearings will roll faster!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the regular Sabre Built In Labyrinth's, they have \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eall of advantages of built-in bearings over regular skate bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e If, like most longboarders,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-change-your-longboard-skateboard-wheels-really-fast\"\u003eyou swap your wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eover regularly, you'll really appreciate the built-in spacers and speed rings - there's just less stuff to loose! They do last better if you slide a lot too, due to the spacers holding the bearings in better alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also share the same killer combo of a Built-In Spacer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eLabyrinth Shield\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e. Not only that, but they only have a bearing shield on the outside - making them\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003esuper easy to clean\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas you don't really need to take the shields off for a quick lube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this bearing has the easy clean of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, built-in spacer like a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-ceramic-bearings\"\u003eZealous Ceramic\u003c\/a\u003e, and a Labyrinth shield like a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g3-bearings\"\u003eBronson G3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- all at a bargain price. We also stock\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-skate-bearing-lube-30ml\"\u003eSabre's own bearing lube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for when you do eventually need to clean them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabre Built-In Race Bearings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber Labyrinth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-selected=\"1\"\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sabre Trucks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13770045191,"sku":"BRG_SBR_CERAMIC","price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/sabre-ceramic-labyrinth-2.jpg?v=1646996765"},{"product_id":"bones-speed-cream","title":"Bones Speed Cream - 13ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you want to look after your longboard bearings, this is the lube you need to keep them spinning fast and get maximum life from every set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Bones: \" Speed Cream© is a high temperature, low viscosity synthetic skate lubricant specially formulated by Bones\"© to reduce friction, and provide a durable micro film of lubricant to protect against corrosion. Bones have found this lubricant to be superior to Teflon based lubricants in skate environments. Speed Cream R.F. makes your bearings faster and is very long lasting.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with a sticker and instructions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003e\"How to clean your bearings\" guide for a step-by-step walkthrough\u003c\/a\u003e to get the best from this stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13770246919,"sku":"HRD_BON_SPEEDCREAM","price":9.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Speed-Cream-Bearing-Lube-1.jpg?v=1582649559"},{"product_id":"bones-super-reds-bearings","title":"Bones Super Reds Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eA step up from the cheaper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones \"Reds,\"\u003c\/a\u003e the Bones \"Super Reds\" are an updated version, well worth the extra pennies if you have them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Super Reds are basically the same thing as Bones Reds, but use a harder grade of steel for the balls and races, finished to tighter tolerances. They also come with a black shield rather than a red one so you can tell them apart. They're made in China like all other bearings in Bones \"Reds\" series, and they have \"Bones Super Reds\" laser-etched into the outer race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is claimed by Bones to be quieter, smoother and longer lasting. Bones Super Reds have a black shield so you can tel them apart at a glance from the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, Bones Super Reds don't have an ABEC rating. Bones are well aware that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC ratings are not really useful for describing skateboard bearings\u003c\/a\u003e - so rather than fob you off with some junk marketing, they are simply \"Skate Rated\" instead. They're pre-lubed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-speed-cream\"\u003eBones Speed Cream\u003c\/a\u003e - a specially designed lubricant for skateboard bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Super Reds have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003esingle standard rubber shield\u003c\/a\u003e, striking a good balance between fast roll speed, easy cleaning and decent protection against dirt and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey come packaged with a sticker and a nice printed note telling you how great your new bearings are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe only sell genuine Bones Bearings, unlike all the cheap imitation ones you see on eBay and Amazon. If you need a better bearing for your longboard, Bones Super Reds have our solid recommendation - a worthwhile upgrade from the regular Bones Reds, without the price tag of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\"\u003ecompetition-level Bones Swiss Bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Higher quality steel races, better quality and grade balls, and a superior surface finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle, non-contact, removable rubber shield for easy cleaning and less friction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed nylon ball retainer for greater strength and speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkate Rated clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 8 bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Super Reds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\"\u003ebuy some here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13770250311,"sku":"BRG_BON_SUPERREDS","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Super-Reds-Bearings-5.jpg?v=1584022323"},{"product_id":"bones-reds-bearings","title":"Bones Reds Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ubiquitous Bones Reds have been around forever and are widely recognised as the bearing by which all others are measured. The standard Bones Red bearing is the cheapest skate bearing that Bones make, but it's still a great upgrade from the cheaper bearings that you'll get in a lot of complete setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones skate bearings\u003c\/a\u003e in the \"Reds\" series are made in China, and have a number of features that set them apart from the cheap skate bearings you'll find for a few quid less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor starters, they feature no ABEC rating. Realising that the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC rating isn't really relevant\u003c\/a\u003e to skateboard bearings, Bones Reds are instead marked as \"Skate Rated.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this really means is Bones have made the bearing fast enough for almost all skaters, affordable, pre-lubed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-speed-cream\"\u003eBones Speed Cream\u003c\/a\u003e, and made a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003esolid bearing shield choice\u003c\/a\u003e that makes a good compromise between roll speed, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003eease of cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e and protection against dirt and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a lot of fake Bones Reds out there - especially on third-party platforms like Amazon, eBay and AliExpress. We are an authorised Bones Dealer and you can shop with us knowing that you are getting the genuine article. There is a difference - don't be fooled!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach box of Bones Reds comes with a foil sticker so you can let everyone know what bearings you are running, and a note detailing maintenance and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a step up with better materials, finish and posh laser etching, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Reds!\u003c\/a\u003e You can also see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003edifference between all the Bones Bearings here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle, non-contact, removable rubber shield for easy cleaning and less friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed Nylon ball retainer for greater strength and speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkate Rated clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 8 bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\"\u003ebuy some here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13770252359,"sku":"BRG_BON_REDS","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Reds-Bearings-8.jpg?v=1582647680"},{"product_id":"bones-race-reds-bearings","title":"Bones Race Reds Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBones Race Reds are basically just as Bones Reds - but with a built-in bearing spacer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is essentially Bones' longboard-specific bearing, as the bearings can withstand the crazy sideloads that we put on our wheels way better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheel changes are much easier without a bearing spacer rattling around in your wheel. And like all built-in bearings, you don't need speed washers either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're just as cleanable as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, come pre-lubricated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-speed-cream\"\u003eBones Speed Cream\u003c\/a\u003e, and the same solid shielding. Well worth the extra few quid in our opinion!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold in packs of eight (enough for one longboard), with instructions and a sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Race Reds\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (Built-In)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18656262151,"sku":"BRG_BON_RACEREDS","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Race-Reds-Bearings-1.jpg?v=1582813714"},{"product_id":"zealous-bearings","title":"Zealous Bearings - BuiltIn","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a few years now Zealous have been something of a \"go to\" option for the longboard scene. They offer a great high end bearing at a budget price, keeping you rolling at top speed without having to break the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003ebuiltin spacer\u003c\/a\u003e feature means you can ditch your separate spacers. No need to do the jiggly wheel thing to line up your spacers making your wheel swaps faster on the uplift bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous bearings feature a standard \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\" rubber shielding arrangement, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e and many other popular brands. They are shielded on both sides so if you destroy a shield whilst \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003ecleaning them\u003c\/a\u003e, you've got a spare if you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a lot of bearing brands, Zealous can't resist a bit of extra meaningless marketing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision 8mm axle holes\u003c\/strong\u003e - like every other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#608-bearing-meaning\"\u003e608\u003c\/a\u003e skate bearing, ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.409\" built in spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e (that's 10mm for us metric folk) - like all the other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboard-bearings\/built-in-bearing-spacer\"\u003ebuilt-in bearings in our shop\u003c\/a\u003e. How the US got to the moon using the Imperial system we will never know...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1mm built in speedrings\u003c\/strong\u003e - again, just like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboard-bearings\/built-in-bearing-spacer\"\u003eall the other built-in bearings we stock\u003c\/a\u003e. That's not to say that this isn't a good thing - we don't like loosing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/speed-rings\"\u003espeed rings\u003c\/a\u003e either!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLubed with Archoil Nanoceramic Grease\u003c\/strong\u003e - seriously???? It's just \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings#recommended-bearing-lubes\"\u003elight bearing lube\u003c\/a\u003e like everyone else uses...\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous say: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"-The unique feature of our lubricant is how the nanoceramic compound fills in deformations or asperities in the bearing. These deformations cause friction and heat around them which hardens the nano-ceramic compound to that specific area. This micro coating is 5 times the hardness of the host alloy and has a molecular bond with the host metal, filling in all the asperities and eliminating friction over time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-The coefficient of friction is the lowest in the field of Tribology at 0.003% creating a near frictionless surface. Mainly because the nanoceramic compound eliminates all asperities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Extremely low water washout\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e-Corrosion on the inside of the bearing is nearly eliminated.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you believe all the stuff about NanoCeramic wotsits is up to you - despite all the extra marketing hype, we really recommend Zealous bearings, they are used by skaters all over the world and represent seriously good value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want pretty much the same thing with better sealing and easier cleaning, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\"\u003eSabre Built In Race Bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to splash some cash, check out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-ceramic-bearings\"\u003eZealous Ceramic Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e for only a few quid more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous Classic\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Zealous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12393931145325,"sku":"BRG_ZLS_CLASSIC_BUILTINS","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Zealous-Bearings-Classic-2.jpg?v=1582813273"},{"product_id":"sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings","title":"Sabre Built-In Labyrinth Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eSabre's Built-In Labyrinth Bearings are a real solid alternative to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-bearings\"\u003eZealous Classic Bearing\u003c\/a\u003e - one of the better priced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/skateboard-bearings\/built-in-bearing-spacer\"\u003e\"builtin\" skate bearings\u003c\/a\u003e on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In bearings have a number of advantages over regular skate bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e If, like most longboarders, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-change-your-longboard-skateboard-wheels-really-fast\"\u003eyou swap your wheels\u003c\/a\u003e over regularly, you'll really appreciate the built-in spacers and speed rings - there's just less stuff to loose! They do last better if you slide a lot too, due to the spacers holding the bearings in better alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond this, Sabre Built In Race Bearings are the only skate bearing we've found that has a Built In Spacer \u003cstrong\u003eand\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eLabyrinth Shield\u003c\/a\u003e arrangement. Not only that, but they only have a bearing shield on the outside - making them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003esuper easy to clean\u003c\/a\u003e as you don't really need to take the shields off for a quick lube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo this bearing has the easy clean of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, built-in spacer like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-bearings\"\u003eZealous\u003c\/a\u003e, and a Labyrinth shield like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g3-bearings\"\u003eBronson G3\u003c\/a\u003e - all at a bargain price. We also stock \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-skate-bearing-lube-30ml\"\u003eSabre's own bearing lube\u003c\/a\u003e to keep these babies spinning at max revs for those monster hills... these bearings are the best selling in our shop right now, with good reason!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabre Built-In Race Bearings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber Labyrinth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Sabre Trucks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13775712288877,"sku":"BRG_SBR_LABYRINTH_X","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Sabre-Built-In-Labyrinth-Bearings-4.jpg?v=1589980270"},{"product_id":"sabre-skate-bearing-lube-30ml","title":"Sabre Skate Bearing Lube - 30ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDon't look after your bearings? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003eYou really should!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy relubing your skate bearings regularly, your bearings spin faster, and your bearings will last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words, you'll be skating faster, and saving money!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSabre Bearing Lube is specially formulated for skateboarding. It protects and lubricates, whilst repelling water and dirt. It's a very lightweight mineral-based grease, which is way better for your bearings than a teflon or silicone based grease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30ml per bottle, comes with a Sabre Sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sabretrucks.com\/product-items\/skate-bearing-lube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMore info on sabretrucks.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sabre Trucks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29268150747245,"sku":"HRD_SBR_LUBE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Sabre-Bearing-Lube-2.jpg?v=1570058924"},{"product_id":"zealous-ceramic-bearings","title":"Zealous Ceramic Bearings - BuiltIn","description":"\u003cp\u003eZealous Ceramic Bearings are basically the same as regular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-bearings\"\u003eZealous Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, but with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003eCeramic Balls\u003c\/a\u003e instead of Chrome Steel ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like the regular Zealous bearings, they feature a proven \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\" standard rubber shielding arrangement, making for decent protection, good roll speed, and easy enough cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe go into the niceties of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003ewhether ceramic bearings are really worth it here\u003c\/a\u003e, so check that out if you are trying to decide between these and the regular Zealous Bearings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZealous Ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYes (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Zealous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32003926687853,"sku":"BRG_ZLS_CERAMIC","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Zealous-Cearmic-Bearings-1.jpg?v=1582813166"},{"product_id":"cheap-bearings","title":"Vandem Value Skate Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eLooking for the cheapest skateboard bearings out there? Our Vandem Value Skate Bearings are the perfect choice to keep you rolling at the lowest price possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo frills, no fuss just all bearing. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#ZZ-bearing-meaning\"\u003e608ZZ\u003c\/a\u003e if you're interested!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 bearings per pack (enough for all four of your wheels).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble shielded with steel bearing covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are great if you just want the cheapest bearings you can find to get your board rolling. They may not have the features of more expensive, branded skate bearings like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\"\u003eSabre Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/zealous-bearings\"\u003eZealous Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, but they will allow your wheels to spin round in a satisfactory manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/speed-rings\" title=\"Skateboard speed rings for bearings\"\u003espeed rings \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\" title=\"skateboard bearing spacers\"\u003ebearing spacers\u003c\/a\u003e at all times with these bearings to ensure optimum performance and life expectancy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVandem Value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#Z-ZZ-bearing-meaning\"\u003eZ\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\" title=\"skateboard bearing spacers\"\u003eGet some here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Vandem Longboard Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042361159789,"sku":"BRG_VDM_ABEC5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Cheap-Skateboard-Bearings-1.jpg?v=1583419319"},{"product_id":"bones-super-swiss-6-ball-bearings","title":"Bones Super Swiss 6 Ball Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique design features six larger diameter balls instead of the seven balls used in most 608 bearings. The advantage of this design is higher speed, greater strength and durability. Made in Switzerland.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle, non-contact, removable rubber shield allows for easy cleaning and less friction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh speed nylon ball retainer for greater strength and speed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-lubricated with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-speed-cream?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e5af39fca\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Bones Bearings Speed Cream\"\u003eSpeed Cream®\u003c\/a\u003e racing lubricant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkate Rated„¢ clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 8 bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 bearing spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss Bearings have an outstanding reputation in the skateboard industry and have had this honour since 1981, due to their performance and quality. Everyone who rides Swiss knows how fast they are and how long they last. Testimonials reveal them lasting several times longer than low cost bearings. Skaters who use Bones Swiss do so because they want the very best equipment they can get and know the difference between ordinary and exceptional. The Bones team is a who\"™s who of top skaters that really know whats up and choose Bones Bearing every time forsaking all others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Super Swiss 6 Ball Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitzerland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042447798381,"sku":"BRG_BON_SUPERSWISS","price":74.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Swiss-6-Balls-1.jpg?v=1584026996"},{"product_id":"bones-swiss-bearings","title":"Bones Swiss Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss Bearings are a true step up from the well-known \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Reds.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the cheaper \"Reds\" series of skate bearings, which are all made in China, the Swiss series is made in Switzerland - a country well known for high-end precision manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss are made from superior materials and finished to tighter tolerances than all of the Bones Reds series, and as a result are faster, longer lasting, quieter and smoother. If you skate fast and skate a lot, you'll really appreciate the difference! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other major difference between Bones Swiss and Bones Reds is the Swiss bearings come with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\"\u003ebearing spacers\u003c\/a\u003e, so you don't need to buy any. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-spacers\"\u003eBearing spacers really do make a difference to your setup\u003c\/a\u003e and you really should be running them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss have a lot of the same features as other \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, namely:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-lubed with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-speed-cream\"\u003eBones Speed Cream\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eNylon cages\u003c\/a\u003e for fast roll-speed and easy removal when cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle sided standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003erubber shields\u003c\/a\u003e  - \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e608RS\u003c\/a\u003e\" - for fast roll speed, decent protection from the elements, and easy removing for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003eregular cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Skate Rated\" - Bones know that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC ratings are meaningless when it comes to skateboard bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss Bearings are a solid choice for your board, and probably represent the best value in the Bones lineup given how long they last if you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003elook after them.\u003c\/a\u003e A true upgrade from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-reds-bearings\"\u003eSuper Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, step up and get some, you won't regret it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 8 bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 bearing spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss Bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#swiss-bearings\"\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042448060525,"sku":"BRG_BON_SWISS","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Swiss-Bearings-4.jpg?v=1584023367"},{"product_id":"bones-swiss-ceramic","title":"Bones Swiss Ceramic Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss Ceramics are in a class by themselves. If you want the best there is, this is it. The ceramic balls are much lighter, harder, stronger, waterproof, and longer lasting than the finest steel balls. Made in Switzerland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccelerate faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll faster and farther.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResist dirt and moisture better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp to repair injuries to your races caused by dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 non-contact, removable rubber shields allow easy cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed nylon ball retainer for greater strength and speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Skate Rated\" clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 8 bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cs\u003e4 bearing spacers\u003c\/s\u003e \u003cem\u003eCurrent packs in the UK don't appear to include spacers!\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss Bearings have an outstanding reputation in the skateboard industry and have had this honour since 1981, due to their performance and quality. Everyone who rides Swiss knows how fast they are and how long they last. Testimonials reveal them lasting several times longer than low cost bearings. Skaters who use Bones Swiss do so because they want the very best equipment they can get and know the difference between ordinary and exceptional. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Swiss Ceramic Bearings \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeramic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCage Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitzerland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042457137261,"sku":"BRG_BON_SWISSCERAMIC","price":179.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Swiss-Ceramics-Bearings-3.jpg?v=1584027962"},{"product_id":"bones-ceramic-reds-bearings","title":"Bones Ceramic Super Reds Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBones Ceramic Super Reds are the cheapest Ceramic Bearings that Bones make. Built to the same standard as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, they feature \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003eseven ceramic balls\u003c\/a\u003e per bearing cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic balls are lighter than steel and don't rust. As the ceramic material (Silicone Nitride in this case) is also harder than steel, it also acts to blast any dirt out of the inner and outer bearing races - so to a certain degree, these bearings are self cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones and other skate bearing manufacturers often describe ceramic balls as \"self lubricating\" - what they mean by this is that as it's not possible for the bearing to seize up (there's no steel-on-steel contact), you don't really need to keep them lubed in the same way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this, we do recommend that you give these bearings an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003eoverhaul\u003c\/a\u003e every once in a while to maximise their life - but you definitely won't need to clean them as often as steel skate bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e in the \"Reds\" series, Bones Ceramic Reds are made in China, with a standard single contact \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003erubber shield\u003c\/a\u003e on one side only for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003eeasy cleaning and decent roll speed.\u003c\/a\u003e Similar to the Bones Super Reds, they feature swanky Laser Etching on the outer race, and a distinctive \"bone\" shield so everyone knows you have expensive bearings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures grade 5, silicone nitride, hot isostatically pressed ceramic balls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher quality steel races and a superior surface finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle non-contact removable rubber shield for easy cleaning and less friction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh speed nylon ball retainer for greater strength and speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-lubricated with Speed Cream racing lubricant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkate Rated clearances, tolerances, materials and lubricant provide the best performance and durability possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 8 bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Bearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Ceramic Super Reds Bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#ceramic-bearings-worth-it\"\u003eCeramic - \u003cspan\u003esilicone nitride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\"\u003ebuy some here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042484891757,"sku":"BRG_BON_SUPERREDSCERAMIC","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Reds-Ceramics-Bearings-5.jpg?v=1584025903"},{"product_id":"bones-big-balls-bearings","title":"Bones Big Balls Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBones Big Balls skate bearings are a very interesting evolution of the skate bearing. Bones are well known for taking the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#608-bearing-meaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estandard 608 bearing\u003c\/a\u003e to a new level for skateboarding, and with the Bones Big Balls (And \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-swiss-6-ball-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Swiss Six Balls\u003c\/a\u003e) they really have started from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference between the Bones Big Balls and a regular skate bearing is simply, fewer, bigger balls. Otherwise, they're basically a set of standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Reds.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA regular skate bearing has seven balls. Bones Big Balls and Super Swiss Six Balls have six, slightly bigger (17% bigger) diameter balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat this does is create a stronger bearing, better able to resist heavy side loads and the kind of impacts that heavy street skating puts into regular skateboard bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones also claims that the bearing will spin fast when it's got dirt in the races, which we've not felt ourselves, but in theory makes sense. Bigger balls are definitely a good idea, and Bones are the only company we know that make a bearing like this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e in the \"Reds\" and \"Swiss\" series, they feature a non contact rubber shield on one side only for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003eeasy bearing cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e whilst retaining as much speed as possible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Big Balls are a really good shout if you destroy bearings on a regular basis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more expensive version of this is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-swiss-6-ball-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Swiss Six Balls\u003c\/a\u003e - essentially the same thing, but with better materials and finish, and like all Bones Swiss Bearings, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#swiss-bearings\"\u003edeeper races and made in Switzerland.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack of Bones Big Balls contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 8 bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones Big Balls Bearings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\"\u003ebuy some here\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bones Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042502553709,"sku":"BRG_BON_BIGBALLS","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bones-Big-Balls-Bearings-5.jpg?v=1584021237"},{"product_id":"bronson-raw-bearings","title":"Bronson Raw Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronson Raw Bearings are a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003e\"shieldless\" skate bearing\u003c\/a\u003e based on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g3-bearings\"\u003eBronson G3 Bearing.\u003c\/a\u003e Bronson claim that they are the first ever bearings designed for skateboarding without shields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bronson Raws share a couple of features with the Bronson G3, namely:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced nylon bearing cage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Deep Groove\" Raceways \u003c\/strong\u003e(Races)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are packaged in \u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen-filled shrink wrap\u003c\/strong\u003e. Which, as per the G3 bearing, means... nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn addition to this, they also feature \u003cstrong\u003eTungsten Coated Races.\u003c\/strong\u003e A little bit like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#titanium-bearings-worth-it\"\u003eTitanium Coated Races\u003c\/a\u003e, these are regular steel races with a tungsten coating - similar to a coated drill bit. We're extremely sceptical that this coating will last more than a few hours of skateboarding - especially if you run your bearings dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big difference though, is they have \u003cstrong\u003eno shields at all. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis does a few things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt makes them very easy to lubricate.\u003c\/strong\u003e No shields to remove - all you need to do is bung a few drops of lube in there and you're off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt makes them sound a bit different.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you care about how your bearings sound, that's a nice extra. We'd rather our bearings kept the water and dirt out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt means the bearings have \u003cstrong\u003eno protection at all from dirt and moisture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronson claim to mitigate this to some extent by by using a custom inner and outer race which has no shielding grooves cut in it, thereby removing a possible location for dirt to build up - but honestly, we think this really lets an otherwise awesome bearing down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you like the look and sound of a shieldless bearing, and you don't mind getting the bearing lube out every session, we're not going to stop you getting these... but if you actually skate in the real world, and you like to have your bearings rolling nice and fast and lasting more than a few sessions - we'd recommend that you get the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g3-bearings\"\u003eBronson G3\u003c\/a\u003e (with most of the same features plus super-effective \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eLabyrinth Shielding\u003c\/a\u003e) instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronson Raw Bearings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#shieldless-bearings\"\u003eShieldless!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNo (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\"\u003ebuy some here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bronson Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32046243971181,"sku":"BRG_BRO_RAW","price":38.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bronson-Raw-Bearings-Shieldless-1.jpg?v=1584019270"},{"product_id":"bronson-g2-bearings","title":"Bronson G2 Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bronson G2 Bearing is a bearing design specifically for skateboarding by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bronson-bearings\"\u003eBronson Speed Co.\u003c\/a\u003e It's the \"2nd Generation\" of skate bearings that Bronson have produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in a pack of eight, they come pre-lubricated for a smooth, fast ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronson G2's feature a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003elabyrinth shield\u003c\/a\u003e on both sides of the bearing. Given that they are a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#608-bearing-meaning\"\u003estandard skateboard size bearing\u003c\/a\u003e (8mm core, 22mm outer diameter, and 7mm width), they are technically a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#608-bearing-meaning\"\u003e608\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RU\u003c\/a\u003e bearing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach set of Bronson Speed Co G2 Bearings contains eight bearings, enough for four wheels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronson G2 bearings come packaged with a set of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/speed-rings\"\u003ebearing spacers\u003c\/a\u003e and a sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's worth checking out the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g3-bearings\"\u003eBronson G3\u003c\/a\u003e, which is the updated \"3rd Generation\" of Bronson Bearings, and has a few nice extra features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronson G2 Bearings \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber Labyrinth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bronson Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32046247379053,"sku":"BRG_BRO_G2","price":17.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bronson-G2-Bearings-3.jpg?v=1584019940"},{"product_id":"bronson-g3-bearings","title":"Bronson G3 Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBronson G3 Bearings are Bronson's \"3rd Generation\" bearings (the 2nd Generation \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bronson-g2-bearings\"\u003eG2 Bearing\u003c\/a\u003e\" is available here).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bronson-bearings\"\u003eBronson\u003c\/a\u003e are an up-and-comer in the skateboarding world, and has evolved their bearings in the last few years to the point where they are a legitimate contender to the once unchallengable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bones-bearings\"\u003eBones Bearings.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Bones, Bronson bearings are designed from the ground up specifically for skateboarding, and as such, don't feature an ABEC rating. Here's why \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC ratings aren't relevant to skateboarding\u003c\/a\u003e if you've not already read it...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, Bronson G3 bearings have a number of features that set them apart from other bearings out there:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Balls Out\" Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e - Unlike Bones Bearings, Bronson G3's feature bearing shields on both sides. However, one of the shields on each bearing has a black pinstripe around it, which needs to face outwards when you install the bearing. This is to do with the cage orientation within the bearing - if you run them the right way round, the cage has no chance of contacting the outer bearing shield if something strikes the outside of the bearing. Quite a nice feature that we've not seen on other bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Groove Raceways\u003c\/strong\u003e - Like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\"\u003eBones Swiss Bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, Bronson G3's feature a deeper groove in the races that the balls sit in. This make the bearing quite a lot better at dealing with side-loads. If you've ever blown out a bearing, you'll appreciate this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Frictionless Shields\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - This is the big reason to get G3's - unlike Bones, Bronson use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eLabyrinth shields\u003c\/a\u003e on both sides of their bearings, although the give is a funky marketing name. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#bearing-shields\"\u003eLabyrinth shields are by far the most effective way of keeping dirt and moisture out of skate bearings,\u003c\/a\u003e with a tiny roll-speed penalty. So if you don't like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/how-to-clean-skate-bearings\"\u003ecleaning your bearings\u003c\/a\u003e, Bronson G3's are a better choice than Bones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's a few other features that are probably just marketing gumpf but you can believe them if you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Micro Groove\" raceway surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e - Apparently the races have a series of grooves tracking around them, which \"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eincrease spin by eliminating the standing wave of lubricant just in front of the rolling ball.\u003c\/em\u003e\" We don't know about you, but we hate that standing wave of lubricant in our bearings... yeah whatever, Bronson.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax impact Cage design\u003c\/strong\u003e - This is a fancy way of saying that they use a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eGF-Reinforced Nylon Cage\u003c\/a\u003e like every other bearing brand out there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Speed Ceramic Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e - According to Bronson, \"\u003cem\u003eOil is blended with nano-ceramic compounds for anti-wear protection for longer lasting bearings and improved speed.\u003c\/em\u003e\" In other words, they use something a bit like sewing machine oil in their bearings, like every other bearing brand. In reality it's just the same as any other lubricant like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-speed-cream\"\u003eBones Speed Cream\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-skate-bearing-lube-30ml\"\u003eSabre Bearing Lube.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Fresh Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e - Yes, Bronson G3 bearings are supposedly packaged in \"\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003enitrogen filled shrink-wrap\u003c\/em\u003e\" to keep them fresh until you stick them in your wheels. How this affects the longevity or performance of your bearings after this is beyond us... assuming it's even true!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaser Etching\u003c\/strong\u003e on the outer race - but unlike the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Reds\u003c\/a\u003e you can't see it once your bearings are in your wheels? Doh...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost skate bearing brands out there commit the sin of over-egging the marketing pudding to some extent, and you should really forgive Bronson of this with regards to these bearings. The Bronson G3's are a great skate bearing, and a worthy alternative to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Reds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-reds-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Reds\u003c\/a\u003e or even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\"\u003eBones Swiss\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA definite plus point to these is that they come in a swanky metal tin, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/10mm-bearing-spacer-set\"\u003ebearing spacers\u003c\/a\u003e and even \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/speed-rings\"\u003espeed rings\u003c\/a\u003e - so everything you need. All together a super-strong offering from Bronson and should definitely be on your short-list if you are looking for some fresh bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronson G3 Bearings \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber Labyrinth (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RU-bearing-meaning\"\u003eRU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bronson Bearings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32046336082029,"sku":"BRG_BRO_G3","price":29.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/products\/Bronson-G3-Bearings-3.jpg?v=1583849544"},{"product_id":"loaded-jehu-bearings-builtin","title":"Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings - BuiltIn","description":"\u003cp\u003e The new Loaded V2 Jehunion Bearings (version 2 of Loaded's original Jehu bearings) feature extended inner raceways to eliminate the need for separate spacers and speed rings. Crank them all the way down and keep your setup tight.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost importantly, they are now pink.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubberized steel shields for durability and ease of maintenance\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighest-grade chromium steel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInterior step ring to maintain constant lubrication\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloped and tested for the speed, durability, and the rigors of performance longboarding\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBearings made in Taiwan using Japanese grease and lots of love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBearing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoaded Jehu\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of balls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#stainless-bearings-vs-chrome\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRace Material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChrome Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-cage-material\"\u003eCage Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained\"\u003eABEC  Rating\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#bearing-seals-bearing-shields\"\u003eShield Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRubber (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/abec-ratings-explained#RS-bearing-meaning\"\u003e2RS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Shields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo per bearing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings#built-in-bearings\"\u003eBuilt-In\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaiwan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Loaded Longboards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47028755366172,"sku":"BRG_LOA_JEHU","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Loaded-Jehu-bearings-2.jpg?v=1697550107"},{"product_id":"seismic-fullspin-6-ball-steel-xt-built-in-bearings","title":"Seismic Fullspin 6-Ball Steel XT Built-In Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou may have read about the Seismic Fullspin bearings online - and there is a whole lot there to digest. We'll help with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLets check out the claims and lay out which features are making a difference under your board and which are the product of overzealous use of ChatGPT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't be bothered, let's get it out the way: \u003cstrong\u003eThese are the daddy of longboard bearings. \u003c\/strong\u003eVandem certified. And \u003ca title=\"Skateboard bearing truths\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\"\u003ewe're nerds about this stuff\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet some if you want to be sure you've got the right stuff for a bearing that'll roll as fast as possible, for as long as possible into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...And it is long. Oh Dan. Here's what \u003ca title=\"Seismic Skate Systems\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\"\u003eSeismic\u003c\/a\u003e have to say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We spent over two years nerding out with a crack team of American engineers from one of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world, to raise the bar on bearing tech yet again! Roll tighter, truer, faster, and smarter on Fullspin: the absolute best skate bearings in the entire history of skate bearings!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest skate bearings... as mentioned above: \u003cstrong\u003ewe agree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world? That'll be the one in China that everyone else is using too then... they make about a million bearings per day and very few bearings come out of anywhere else - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\" title=\"Bones Swiss Bearings\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\"\u003eBones Swiss\u003c\/a\u003e being an obvious exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on, the full feature list is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Steel balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally tight, consistent assembly and raceway tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-tough steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand thicker outer rings\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level anti-contaminant ball retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full feature list that actually might make a difference in your skateboard over a standard bearing are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Ball System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in \u003ca title=\"Bones Big Balls\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-big-balls-bearings\"\u003eBones Big Balls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Bones Super Swiss 6\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-swiss-6-ball-bearings\"\u003eBones Super Swiss 6 balls\u003c\/a\u003e, having 6 (instead of the standard 7) balls per bearing means each ball needs to be bigger - 17% bigger in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigger balls are stronger - better able to resist the heavy loads that skateboarding puts on a bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn longboards, cruisers and surfskates especially there is so much side-load on bearings through pumping, carving and cornering at speed, and having a stronger bearing better able to withstand these pressures means it'll last longer, spinning fast and free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones and Seismic also claim that 6-ball bearings have a faster acceleration. Whilst this may be something measurable in a factory setting, we can't say we've noticed the difference in a skateboard so don't get your hopes too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless, 6-ball bearings are a great idea - anything that makes a product do a good job for a longer time is fantastic by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra wide flanged built-in spacers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the two built-in spacers meet, you'll notice these spacers are thicker than a regular built in bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Well, more contact patch (twice as much) between the two spacers means better alignment. \u003cem\u003eAbsolutely unparalleled alignment precision and stability\u003c\/em\u003e, according to Seismic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd sure, why not. It's a sensible idea. Will it make your bearings last longer? Arguably, maybe. But its a cool selling point and they even patented this feature. But only in the USA. So you can quite easily get bearings out the same factory in China with the same feature... but unless you want thousands of them, better to grab these right here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth style outer seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\" title=\"Sabre Labyrinth Built-in Bearings\"\u003eSabre Labyrinth built-in bearings,\u003c\/a\u003e Labyrinth shields are way better at keeping moisture and dust out of your bearings. The shield sits in a groove in the inner and outer race, meaning dirt has to make its way all the way round these miniscule gaps to get inside the bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleaner bearing rolls faster and lasts longer, so Labyrinth shields are a winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll that other stuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThats bearings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Seismic Fullspin is a really good one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seismic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855738229118,"sku":"BRG_SEI_FULLSPIN_6_ST_XT_BI","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Seismic-Fullspin-Bearings-1.jpg?v=1732721241"},{"product_id":"seismic-fullspin-6-ball-ceramic-xt-built-in-bearings","title":"Seismic Fullspin 6-Ball Ceramic XT Built-In Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou may have read about the Seismic Fullspin bearings online - and there is a whole lot there to digest. We'll help with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLets check out the claims and lay out which features are making a difference under your board and which are the product of overzealous use of ChatGPT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you can't be bothered, let's get it out the way.\u003cstrong\u003e If you want ceramic longboard bearings, these are the daddy. \u003c\/strong\u003eVandem certified. And \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\" title=\"Skateboard bearing truths\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\"\u003ewe're nerds about this stuff\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet some if you want to be sure you've got the right stuff for a bearing that'll roll as fast as possible, for as long as possible into the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong version\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...And it is long. Oh Dan. Here's what \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\" title=\"Seismic Skate Systems\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/seismic\"\u003eSeismic\u003c\/a\u003e have to say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We spent over two years nerding out with a crack team of American engineers from one of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world, to raise the bar on bearing tech yet again! Roll tighter, truer, faster, and smarter on Fullspin: the absolute best skate bearings in the entire history of skate bearings!\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest skate bearings... as mentioned above: \u003cstrong\u003ewe agree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest and best bearing factories in the world? That'll be the one in China that everyone else is using too then... they make about a million bearings per day and very few bearings come out of anywhere else - \u003ca title=\"Bones Swiss Bearings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-swiss-bearings\"\u003eBones Swiss\u003c\/a\u003e being an obvious exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on, the full feature list is as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Steel balls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally tight, consistent assembly and raceway tolerances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra-tough steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand thicker outer rings\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-end lubricant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level anti-contaminant ball retainers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full feature list that actually might make a difference in your skateboard over a standard bearing are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6-Ball system\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNext-level patented Built-In spacing \/ alignment system\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth-style outer seals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 Ball System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-big-balls-bearings\" title=\"Bones Big Balls\"\u003eBones Big Balls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-super-swiss-6-ball-bearings\" title=\"Bones Super Swiss 6\"\u003eBones Super Swiss 6 balls\u003c\/a\u003e, having 6 (instead of the standard 7) balls per bearing means each ball needs to be bigger - 17% bigger in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigger balls are stronger - better able to resist the heavy loads that skateboarding puts on a bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn longboards, cruisers and surfskates especially there is so much side-load on bearings through pumping, carving and cornering at speed, and having a stronger bearing better able to withstand these pressures means it'll last longer, spinning fast and free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBones and Seismic also claim that 6-ball bearings have a faster acceleration. Whilst this may be something measurable in a factory setting, we can't say we've noticed the difference in a skateboard so don't get your hopes too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless, 6-ball bearings are a great idea - anything that makes a product do a good job for a longer time is fantastic by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra wide flanged built-in spacers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the two built-in spacers meet, you'll notice these spacers are thicker than a regular built in bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy? Well, more contact patch (twice as much) between the two spacers means better alignment. \u003cem\u003eAbsolutely unparalleled alignment precision and stability\u003c\/em\u003e, according to Seismic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd sure, why not. It's a sensible idea. Will it make your bearings last longer? Arguably, maybe. But its a cool selling point and they even patented this feature. But only in the USA. So you can quite easily get bearings out the same factory in China with the same feature... but unless you want thousands of them, better to grab these right here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth style outer seals:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen in the \u003ca title=\"Sabre Labyrinth Built-in Bearings\" href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/sabre-built-in-labyrinth-bearings\"\u003eSabre Labyrinth built-in bearings,\u003c\/a\u003e Labyrinth shields are way better at keeping moisture and dust out of your bearings. The shield sits in a groove in the inner and outer race, meaning dirt has to make its way all the way round these miniscule gaps to get inside the bearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cleaner bearing rolls faster and lasts longer, so Labyrinth shields are a winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll that other stuff:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThats bearings!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd this Seismic Fullspin is a really good one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seismic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54855749435774,"sku":"BRG_SEI_FULLSPIN_6_CR_XT_BI","price":102.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/Seismic-Fullspin-Bearings-2.jpg?v=1732721273"},{"product_id":"bear-space-balls-built-in-abec-7-bearings","title":"Bear Space Balls Built In Abec 7 Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eBear Space Balls - a built-in bearing from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bear-trucks\" title=\"Bear Trucks\"\u003eBear Trucks\u003c\/a\u003e that keeps the whole \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/landyachtz\" title=\"Landyachtz Longboards\"\u003eLandyachtz\u003c\/a\u003e lineup running smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like built-in bearings for use in cruisers, longboards and surfskates. Anywhere the load is mostly from the side (from carving) rather than above (from landing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey'll stay true for longer and ultimately therefore last longer in your wheels. It's less effort, and it's more sustainable, both of which we embrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bear Space Balls are also red, which is great colour for bearings because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName a bearing, any bearing. It's a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/products\/bones-reds-bearings\" title=\"Bones Reds Bearings\"\u003eBones Red\u003c\/a\u003e, isn't it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryone knows it is the fastest colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they're good enough for the many many Landyachtz boards that get miles put on them every year, then they're definitely good enough for you and I, too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bear Trucks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55195233845630,"sku":"BRG_BEA_SPACEBALL","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/bear-space-balls-built-in-abec-7-bearings-2.jpg?v=1739804889"},{"product_id":"carver-abec-7-built-in-bearings","title":"Carver ABEC 7 Built In Bearings","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarver ABEC 7 Built in bearings - as seen in most \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\/carver-surfskates\" title=\"Carver Skateboards\"\u003eCarver completes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've watched our video on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=qhjudnV7-XE\" title=\"The truth about skateboard bearings\"\u003ebearing mythbusters\u003c\/a\u003e (or read the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/pages\/skateboard-bearings\" title=\"Skateboard bearings\"\u003epage here\u003c\/a\u003e) then you'll know we're not that into the ABEC rating system when it comes to skate bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever we are very into built-in spacers! Especially on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/surf-skates\" title=\"Surfskates\"\u003esurfskate\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/cruiser-skateboards\" title=\"Cruiser Boards\"\u003ecruiser\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/longboards\" title=\"Longboards\"\u003elongboard\u003c\/a\u003e) where all the load on the bearings is sideways through pumping and carving, it's the built-in spacers that will keep the bearings parallel best, and therefore running smoother, faster and lasting longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would expect nothing less from Carver, who are pretty much solely responsible for so much pumping and carving going on on this planet!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carver Surfskates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58215872004478,"sku":"BRG_CRV_ABEC7","price":21.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1125\/9420\/files\/carver-abec-7-built-in-bearings-1.jpg?v=1792069350"}],"url":"https:\/\/vandemlongboardshop.co.uk\/collections\/bearings\/carver-surfskates.oembed","provider":"Vandem Longboard Shop UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}