Reds Bearings
Best reliable upgrade for skateboarders seeking speed and durability on a budget.
These are the industry standard for a reason, trading fancy ABEC ratings for real-world durability. They are specifically engineered to survive the brutal side-loads and hard impacts of street skating, ensuring you spend less time maintaining your setup and more time rolling fast.
$24.95
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Who it's for
- Budget-conscious skaters needing reliable, high-performance gear
- Riders who prefer easy, DIY bearing maintenance
- Skaters wanting immediate, smooth speed out of the box
Who should skip it
- Performance skaters requiring rust resistance and maximum top speeds
- Commuters skating frequently in wet or dusty environments
- Riders sensitive to bearing noise or rattling sounds
Performance breakdown
Durability
Chromium steel construction handles high-impact landings with impressive resilience.
Roll Speed
Pre-lubricated with Speed Cream for immediate, smooth, and fast acceleration.
Maintenance Ease
Removable rubber shields make cleaning and re-lubricating a straightforward process.
Skate Specificity
Skate Rated design outperforms generic industrial ABEC standards on the street.
Value Proposition
The industry benchmark for balancing high performance with an accessible price.
Side-Load Tolerance
Engineered specifically to withstand the intense forces of aggressive carving.
Key Specs
Inner Diameter
8mm
Outer Diameter
22mm
Width
7mm
Material
Chromium steel balls and races, removable nylon ball retainer, removable red rubber shield
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