Do new bearings make a difference - New ABEC 9 Bearings put to the test. ABEC 9 VS ABEC 1 bearings.

[@Bawkr]

So hilarious when that guy wanted to steal the camera. One thing I always noticed was the bearings built for skateboards, typically with a rubber shield, always seemed to roll longer & have less drag than the pressed metal abec style bearings, however I never really seen anyone pop one of the metal shields or both & put a rubber shield on it and purge the old lube, lube it with something better & also break them in as well. I know my REDs were mostly substantially better aside one or two of them that rusted than when I bought them. I think there is something to keeping one shield open so that debris can fly out of the bearing, also you can do a quick clean of them that way, maybe not a complete clean. Repeated cleanings as they break in really seems to make them do well & never getting them wet as well.

[@JoeStuartAU]

I think you are right, you need access so you can clean. A good clean can make them feel like new again.

[@mickpen83]

Great video mate, very interesting stuff. You're a maniac going dow that hill.

[@JoeStuartAU]

Thanks Mick, the things you got to do for science right!

[@garvpatel3071]

Respect the authenticity Man!!! Loved the test!!!

[@JoeStuartAU]

Thanks man!

[@that_which_is_not]

I’ve personally never noticed the tolerance difference on bearings on aggressive skates. The main factor for me tends to be how quick they are after some of the grease breaks down after use, there’s almost a peak point before they need servicing where they’re at their fastest. One main change for me was when I picked up the Loco Go Project Crown bearings, these seemed to reduce any chance of the bearing and bearing spacers interfering with each other and have in my experience (subjective of course!) been the best experience I’ve had with bearings on my aggro skates. Good in depth video btw 👍

[@JoeStuartAU]

Thanks for the comment, very helpful.

[@PatrickSwayzeOnDbol]

When I used to skateboard, I used Zippo fluid to clean my bearings and then a drop of 3in1 oil. Speed Demon Clear Shields were our choice in the 90’s.

[@JoeStuartAU]

Zippo fluid, interesting. I need to do a video on bearing maintenance so thanks for the tip.

[@fishtropiccanada4747]

I also use rubbing alcohol to clean and shake , and Lucas oil fishing reel oil. It’s blue stuff. Good enough for a $500 dollar reel. Good Enough for Blades

[@ChicagoTechGuy]

That guy was totally scoping out your shoes thinking if he should take them lol

[@JoeStuartAU]

I know right!! They were nice and red!

[@ChicagoTechGuy]

@@JoeStuartAU 😂

[@ChicagoTechGuy]

@@JoeStuartAU nice video man

[@JoeStuartAU]

@@ChicagoTechGuy thanks 🙏

[@andyold9988]

Another amazing video Joe! I love the depth you go into about the technical terms of the bearings. Even comparing the Zee zee to the zed zed! I also watched the “Cheap Skates” episode, good work on re-hashing the parts from that video! I was surprised to see the difference in the performance on the hill bomb. I’m finding this content really informative!! Thanks again for another great video! Please keep it up!

[@JoeStuartAU]

Thanks Andy, I’m glad you are enjoying the content. The Cheap Skates video was a lot of fun to make. Will keep making them 📹

[@bigkamo]

I wasn't expecting that much of a difference in speed bombing that hill!

[@JoeStuartAU]

Crazy 😜 difference right!

[@bigkamo]

@@JoeStuartAU but, I'd like to see the difference in new ABEC1 and new ABEC9 bearings. What condition are the old bearings?

[@JoeStuartAU]

@@bigkamo good condition but old.

[@Shifter-bp2hu]

ABEC9 and 125mm wheels... I felt like a bowling ball when going down hill with my fellow skaters being the pins. Acceleration was much faster, speed as well. Scary!

[@JoeStuartAU]

I would love to try some 125mm wheels. The largest I’ve ever skated is 82mm

[@Ko6pa]

The fastest bearings for speed skating on 84+ wheels for cheap are a worn out and dried out ones, without friction of grease or oil at all 😉✌️ But they are prone to wear too easy, so a drop of speed oil never a bad idea and prolong their lifetime greatly👍

[@JoeStuartAU]

Good to know. 👍🏻

[@lancelotkillz]

Ahh refreshing. Just the video I was looking for...

[@JoeStuartAU]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

[@berkuth]

You can use Chalk for the marks, great video

[@JoeStuartAU]

Thanks 🙏 yes, chalk would have been a smart idea 💡

[@Turbonicplague]

Cool video man... Nice little experiment.

[@JoeStuartAU]

Cheers.

[@behnamhaji2891]

thank u its so useful for me and i know that its hard to make such video

[@JoeStuartAU]

My pleasure!

[@Dan_Hazard]

There are a few bearings that claim to be either skate rated and not abec rated Bones of course says theyre skate rated. But oust has the moc series of bearing that says they are made specifically for skating, like their moc 5, 7, and 9 Then theres the quantum bearings that claim tgey have the fastest bearings Theres qube that makes the qube 8 that has 8 ball bearings instead of 7 which they say adds more stability and faster acceleration with better speed And theres bones with the super 6 ball bearings which claim they have bigger ball bearings for more top speed and one less ball fir reduced or similar acceleration as a 7 ball bearing uhh bearing So do rush and hard luck brand bearings Also reflex used to have an 8 ball bearing for Rob Dyrdek Anyway if it were at all possible to test any of these out for their clams and see what speeds you get on them would be freaking cool

[@JoeStuartAU]

Wow, that’s a lot of bearings. The qube 8 sounds interesting and would be good for aggressive inline skating. I will have to visit a second version of this video when I get a bearing company on board to supply some bearings to test!

[@118ball118]

When you first put the new Abec 9s in, did they spin freely on there own or did they need breaking in? Ive recently purchased new abec bearings, 11, and they dont spin freely, is this because they need breaking in? Cheers

[@JoeStuartAU]

Definitely need about 15 minutes to break them in!

[@118ball118]

@@JoeStuartAU thanks buddy

[@markoliberty7581]

The question I have is: Can you do a power slide at 40km/h? 🤔

[@JoeStuartAU]

Good question 😬😬😬

[@markoliberty7581]

@@JoeStuartAU Downhillers use at least 5 wheels I guess and perhaps they use wheels that are specially designed for such speed and braking needs.

[@Veightdirectorcarclubvictoria]

Thats a great hill to bomb. love that spot

[@JoeStuartAU]

It’s smooth, long, steep and you have good vision! Yes 🙌 it’s an awesome hill!

[@cbfm4746]

That's not the hill where footscray city and the tafe school is it? That's my hood 😂

[@JoeStuartAU]

Sure is!!

[@SaccoBelmonte]

I guess is not conclusive unless you try new bearings both times.

[@JoeStuartAU]

Correct - waiting for a bearing company to sponsor the video!

[@SaccoBelmonte]

@@JoeStuartAU It doesn't matter really. Nowadays bearings aren't expensive. Anything ABEC7/9 or ILQ7/9 are good.

[@JoeStuartAU]

@@SaccoBelmonte I would like to see if ceramic bearings are any good. Bearing maintenance is also important.

[@SaccoBelmonte]

@@JoeStuartAU Ceramic bearings aren't good. Pure ceramic bearings are brittle and bearings with ceramic balls and metal rings result in the rings being eaten away from the ceramic since is harder.

[@JoeStuartAU]

@@SaccoBelmonte thanks, good to know. I will stay clear of them then.

[@babymaddy7086]

Incredible

[@JoeStuartAU]

Thanks

[@drkrpr155]

Where are the brakes

[@JoeStuartAU]

No brakes on theses skates.

[@dustinplee5067]

What is the app called that you use for speed test

[@JoeStuartAU]

Strava on my phone. And also the Gopro has GPS