There are good branded industrial bearings out there such as SKF or NMB from Japan. They are high quality and relatively inexpensive. Since Victor mentioned the roll resistance of all are about the same. The high cost of so called name brand bearings for skates aren’t justifiable. The industrial bearings with plastic shields 608RS type, you can take out the shield and clean the bearings more easily. You may want to experiment soaking these industrial bearings in thinner to remove the grease first and then soak them in car engine oil to lube the bearings. My friends and myself find this method work well. Some of the lubricants out there are too fluid and lose the smooth spinning property after a short while.
@hdrasjaya39902 жыл бұрын
Yes, SKF & NMB made in Japan.
@mysticgamerz89332 жыл бұрын
SKF is a really good brand for bearing
@shredfreak832 жыл бұрын
NTN 608 LLB is probably the best in terms of quality out there, LLU series for more resitance against weather & grime. @Mystic Gamerz SKF 608 RZ works great. Only downside i can think of when using industrial grade bearings is that more often then not they won't have 16 in stock when it comes to 608's.
@baddan3143 жыл бұрын
The chipest bearings I ever bought were ceramics... that might seem surprising as I paid them almost 200€. But I have them since 2012... and look and roll as new. I did the math : when I had steel bearings I had to change them frequently, they would have been much more expensive. The rain is the worst enemy of steel. I had bought 45€ bearings, at the first time out I skated on a single puddle and they were already squeaking. An other time I was doing a road trip by skates. My bearings were new, after skating 2 weeks of which 1 of rain, they were totally destroyed and were extremely loose. The ceramic ones beared worst without any problem and after 8 years including heavy rain, they are still as new
@eastclintwood71533 жыл бұрын
I doubt it bc there is the path of the balls that waers down over time from impacts.
@employer62903 жыл бұрын
did you clean your ceramic bearings since your purchase?
@baddan3143 жыл бұрын
@@employer6290 yes, because the dirt prevents the balls to roll properly
@kenmastersmaster2 жыл бұрын
Ceramic are worse because of the different density between the races and ball bearings the bearings actually wear out quicker. You must have been using the cheapest steel bearings instead of something like bones reds because steel bearings are still the longest lasting and best value. Swiss bearings are for snobs and the pros😂😂😂
@baddan3142 жыл бұрын
@@kenmastersmaster I've been using higher quality steel bearing than Bones Reds
@HildeAzulАй бұрын
This is so great! I will say that as a 40-year-old woman who used to skate between the ages of 12 to 17, mom, dad and the speed coaches used to get me what I needed (or tell my parent). I remember having Swiss bones bearing, but boy were they loud, even with the cleaning… Now, ABEC I know the term, always have but I don’t know what the score is. I’ve been starting to get back into sport and now there are too many choices for everything… such a hard time choosing my next set up.. I bought a pair of pretty inexpensive set up thinking like OK well they’re just cheaper maybe because they’re not leather and full carbon like the days on the Hustler and Sharkie etc….or frames are no longer hand made… I bought a less expensive ‘beginner’ set up from Bont and I’m sad that I am regretting my choice big time…
@9tachikomas4 күн бұрын
Still have my old sharkies with mogema diamond series frames!
@HildeAzul17 сағат бұрын
@@9tachikomas Why don’t they make them like this anymore.. even the high end are pleather… aka ‘microfiber’ but the companies still call it leather.
@MrRubinsh3 жыл бұрын
Oldboy ceramic bearing cost about 45$. They are amazing. Super fast, and very durable. You don't have to break the bank to buy ceramic bearings
@-Anthracite2 жыл бұрын
Amphetamine golds are about the same price range and even better since they use silicone nitride like bones while oldboys are made from zirconium dioxide
@shakalacka9836 Жыл бұрын
@@-Anthracite ceramic is better
@noblesaunders4484 Жыл бұрын
@@-Anthracite can they be used for quad roller skates or are they for skateboards?
@mlee6050 Жыл бұрын
I question when they say ceramic bearing as my experience in bikes makes me know in video is what is known as a semi ceramic bearing
@sk-sm9shАй бұрын
@@noblesaunders4484 yes, skateboard, inline, roller skates - they all are same bearing standard
@seanfried558310 ай бұрын
I’ve had the same Japanese KSK bearings in my quad speed skates for 40 years. They still spin great. Most of this stuff is hype to get you to spend your cash.
@bunnykarthik25683 жыл бұрын
How the bearings can be cleaned and please can you make videos on quad skate bearings
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
Already made a video for you ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOomYGjg9lmY9E
@JackMott2 жыл бұрын
Are you doing a spin test with the bearings under a realistic load or just spinning them freely?
@carnerageno6 ай бұрын
I've gone through a lot of bearings, Red's seem to be the most reliable @ an affordable cost and the ones with the largest amount of exposed axle so there is no rubbing on a bearing face plate.
@karazalim0073 жыл бұрын
You are the best Skater Viktor
@ZteveW2 жыл бұрын
Rollerbones make an affordable set and 16 come in a pack. Any thoughts about the life of the bearings?
@TPCWorkingTerriers Жыл бұрын
Biggest difference I noticed on wood floors is the ABEC 7's with 90A wheels roll smoother. The ABEC 5's feel like your stuck in the mud with 90A wheels so you have to have 93A wheels or harder but the wheels don't grip good on the floor slip alot.
@jimmytgoose476 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@manojchanchlani562 жыл бұрын
1)Shaman Elite 6ix Ceramic + Black Titanium bearing 2) BONES® SWISS CERAMIC BEARING 3) BIONIC CERAMIC BEARINGS Which of them is the fastest bearing and has more spinning time ??
@mekkuper67463 жыл бұрын
Hi, Viktor. Where are you from? We are blessed to have you, especially the audience from small countries where teachers like you do not exist. I want to thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Also I'd like to ask, are you planning on organizing a camp for teaching possible people who are interested in what you do. I just bought a 3x3 125mm skates, and I realized that it will take much more time to even learn how to skate on it (I used to skate on the regular skates with a much less mm). This transition is huge, but I belive I'll make it at some point.
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mek! This is really awesome to hear :) I've previously arranged that, and would love to do more! Can you reach out to me on viktor.thorup@gmail.com and we can discuss further :) Best of luck with the 125's! That's a tough start, but that's just a matter of hours in the skates.
@eliseerollerskater50573 жыл бұрын
That’s why I like you brother, thank you 🙏🏻, when are you going to have a training session in person workshop ?
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
Spring 2022
@Eugene328527 ай бұрын
I think that cheap sealed bearings is the best option for 95% of inline skaters. I buy mines for 16€ per set at Decathlon and i roll in the rain, in the mud, in the dust and i don't give a single f*ck about it. Zero maintenance policy here and i roll 20km every week. Sorry for my english i'm french.
@Inlinespeedskater3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! We appreciate the awesome content. Keep up the great work!
@singerfromhell666Ай бұрын
Dude.. i saw them compared many times.. ceramic does spin a LOT longer.. abec 9 can run for around 59 seconds. Ceramic can be up to a minute longer..
@christopherfinn5425 Жыл бұрын
FAFNIR 7mm are the best roller skate bearings ever made. Good luck finding them. They stopped making them in the 70s
@PhilipReese3 жыл бұрын
Decent video, but wrong about the bearing covers. Those red covers are rubber seals, which are also used on good bearings, to make servicing them easy (great if you're using speed oil and need to service them frequently). 608 ZZ are non-serviceable and is typical for cheapo bearings on cheap skates. But either serviceable or non-serviceable are used on both high end and low end bearings. The reason the China bearing have rubber seals is because they are imitating Bones Reds bearings.
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the correction! :)
@kenmastersmaster2 жыл бұрын
All the bones bearings are all fake on the internet. It's kind of insane. They still work well and fool most people who don't know what to look for
@BLVCKSEA11 ай бұрын
Never heard of any of these bearings. I currently ride Bronson G3's and I pop the shields. G3's usually retail for 30 bucks..but ive been able to find sets at around 16 bucks on sale online. Best bang for your buck. Never had a problem with them, and I always get a new set whenever i get new wheels which Is around every 2-3 months.
@Tinnntin2 жыл бұрын
A skate company buys these bearings from China by the thousands for a few cents per bearing.They stamp a brand on the seal and you can pay ten times that...it's all rubbish and very very bad quality If you want to have good bearings you have to buy bearings that are used in the industry, which are used to run machines, pumps etc 24/7. Brands such as SKF, NSK, FAG etc.
@robpracht9303 Жыл бұрын
I am using SKF machine bearings for years now. They do cost a bit...but the thing are used in factorie machine that roll 24 hours a day....I will never go back to all those fancy brands that call them selfes rollerskate bearing specialist.. Use SKF or FAG bearings and your bearings last a lifetime...
@VisualistAyush073 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video As Always
@indigoglooracleandmore52533 жыл бұрын
What about Reds bones bearings???
@alvaroacosta88193 жыл бұрын
Awesome !!! Good luck with the new team #Mestre
@anas7hamed2 жыл бұрын
I have two questions: 1- Do you recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner? 2- is it safe to use acetone on the white-bearing ball holder (the white plastic that holds the balls)?
@bestamerica Жыл бұрын
hi A 7... ' better use a WD-40 spray to clean greasey out with paper towel... then spin spin again until clean fresh ball bearing... dontneed add grease again. one drop of 3-1 oil then spin again until smooth run
@skateata12 жыл бұрын
Great video. The only reason I would ever look into ceramic is so I don't have to worry about rust
@kenmastersmaster2 жыл бұрын
Why would they rust. Use grease instead of lubricant
@kenmastersmaster2 жыл бұрын
@@unknownbostonian you won't get much dirt if you run metal shields and you can clean them if they get really dirty. Still better trade off then buying overpriced ceramic bearings
@jimmytgoose476 Жыл бұрын
Stay out of water = no rust, ever .
@lovevolam2 ай бұрын
Hi Viktor What is the different between between 6 balls vs 7 balls vs 8 balls? Like if you join a race 1km - 2km what is the best fit ?
@jairoquintero263 жыл бұрын
Which is the best ceramic bearings ?
@bennos96043 жыл бұрын
bones swiss
@mikethomas46283 жыл бұрын
@Bennos they are good and I also like super reds too.
@nerdinvader67402 жыл бұрын
@@mikethomas4628 they are good for speed skates? Those look good too but i was wondering
@Theoneandonlymax2 жыл бұрын
Quantom bearings atoms
@PeterKoperdan3 жыл бұрын
How exactly did you test durability and speed? It seems like you are simply stating your personal opinions without any well designed testing..
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
I am. Nothing but personal experience and some downhill roll tests.
@lydellemartin65947 ай бұрын
Why wasn’t Rollerbones Reds bearings or Super Reds in this comparison?
@thorupviktor7 ай бұрын
Didn't have any at the time.. Guess I'll have to do a 2.0 🙂
@3amfridgeraider6723 жыл бұрын
I have one question . Is ILQ 9 equal to ABEC 9? Same speed just different names?
@kielerkarl3 жыл бұрын
I think only difference is that ILQ 9 uses 6 balls and ABEC 9 uses 7 balls per bearing.
@illegal76872 жыл бұрын
Nice work sir big fan & ur great
@dannyboy85183 жыл бұрын
but dont u think we can buy 4 or more new sets of unnamed ones in the price of a single set of branded ones.
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
It should be possible to buy more than 10 sets of no-name bearings for the price of a single set. Once that's said, I would still go for some of the "known" brands. They're approved, tested and thus way more reliable. My personal experience says that you might end up with 15-bearings sets or have them fall to pieces that first time you're taking them out of your wheels :)
@dannyboy85183 жыл бұрын
@@thorupviktor oh thanks for the expert advice sir
@skateata12 жыл бұрын
I've been using Reds for years but I get tired of cleaning them. I'm thinking of getting ceramic so I don't have to worry about rust.
you saved me $60 with your excellent video. Thanks!
@ayisharwadhwa49362 жыл бұрын
Hi What are micro bearings? What's the difference between micro and ceramic bearings. Thanks
@bmacadody94473 жыл бұрын
I got the bionic bearings and they come at the bottle of oil a very small bottle mind you yet to test them I've already got wicked bearings on my skates already I don't know if it's the wheels or the bearings but they Glide like ice skates
@santanukundu18173 жыл бұрын
Hi, Should we use lubricant? If yes what is the grade? Should we practice with ABEC 11 or leaser grade?
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
ABEC 7 will easily be sufficient for skating :) here’s my video on bearings cleaning and maintenance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJOomYGjg9lmY9E
@bengunn073 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure you just explained in the video how ABEC rating means next to nothing in skate bearings.
@MetroWord3 жыл бұрын
@@bengunn07 I don't think the rating means much at all for skating. I've seen an engineer somewhere on YT explain why. The differences are miniscule and skating normal use lowers the ABEC.
@Avalentica3 жыл бұрын
How come you don't show these videos on your website?
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
This channel simply has a bigger reach and more views :)
@porselviporselvi8489 Жыл бұрын
which is a best bearing in the world
@jonathanschilling94513 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the Junk bearings in your video?
@optimusvader7823 Жыл бұрын
What are the Best ceramic Bearings for their price ?
@Theoneandonlymax2 жыл бұрын
Hi did you hear about quantum bearings?
@ezhumalais-wb6on7 ай бұрын
Is there any abec 11 bearing ,i see online fancy skates,its true or fake pls give us your suggestions.
@buffaloman50423 жыл бұрын
Need a roll test with weight
@austingaddy65402 жыл бұрын
Bone swiss? Or redds?
@thee_183 жыл бұрын
hey hi, is 5 ball bearing better thn 7 ball ? does it even have any difference? i’ve had people coming to me saying 5 ball bearings are faster but has less life time... and thn what do u think abt the takino’s 608Z RACING TITANIUM BEARING and takino’s ulteralight bearings? are they worth buying ? and one last question... what bearings do you use for races .. 😁
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
Hi Theepan! 5 ball bearings will not be any better than 7 ball for inline skating. We sadly haven't had a chance to test the Takino brand. If the ultralight model is remarkably lighter, but as efficient as competitors, that could be interesting. I have used nothing but Bionic Swiss for the last years. They're reliable and smooth :) topskate.dk/en/collections/accessories/products/bionic-swiss-bearings
@thee_183 жыл бұрын
@@thorupviktor thank you ... 😊
@mlee6050 Жыл бұрын
I heard depends on brand as some brands 5 can be as good as others 7 I hope someone compares as wonder on titanium vs full ceramic on how long they last (not hybrid or semi ceramic like in video)
@rileywade81823 жыл бұрын
Hello I have some roller skate wheels called street hub I think and are red faded into a darker red do u have any idea how much they’re worthy
@hadleymanmusic3 жыл бұрын
Any type without plastic cages?
@greg61623 жыл бұрын
I’m getting back into in-line skating… wanted twisted edge x but they’re sold out. I got Rollerblade Macroblade 80 with ABT brake system. They have SG5 bearings and I want to upgrade from 80mm to a 84mm wheel something a little harder and more durable like 84mm Hydrogen or Supremes. What would be the best bearings for those wheels.. also IPQ7 SG9 or ABEC-9?
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
I've personally had good experiences with IPQ7 and ABEC-9
@kenmastersmaster2 жыл бұрын
I think you mean ilq7. Anyway your first mistake was buying Marco blades.. They are so terrible compared to twisters.
@mlee6050 Жыл бұрын
@@kenmastersmaster go me, I am buying the Marcoblade when can but so not waste too much so got plenty still saved so after practice go to the seda high light carbon pro with endless frames and yet to pick wheels and bearings
@loguyazhini12312 жыл бұрын
Haii sir takino bearing speed oil pls suggest
@hokuimoimo3 жыл бұрын
Moto swiss OR Atom swiss?
@spinbytre3 жыл бұрын
Should I get a 7mm or 8mm bearing for a 57mm wheel ?
@MetroWord3 жыл бұрын
8mm is by far most common. The size you get is based on axle size of the plate on your skates. Look up your plate to see your size.
@bridgetmasisie32112 жыл бұрын
Do I have to use washers with my beartings
@kikiw.57462 жыл бұрын
You'll need a spacer between the bearings, yes.
@shakalacka98363 жыл бұрын
0:40 "full ceramic bearing" yeah that's not full ceramic at all sorry a full ceramic bearing the balls and track are all ceramic
@Wizaris84 Жыл бұрын
True. They are hybrid ceramic/steel.
@Shehasasmile3 жыл бұрын
I'd love if you maybe included more of the popular brands of bearings to compare. Such as KWIK, Reds, Cheezeballs, MOTO, etc. I've been finding it hard to find much info on what bearing you should buy. Loved this video!
@DanteSpec3 жыл бұрын
Just get reds, you wont regret it.
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏 I’ll make sure to do an expanded edit, if I can get my hands on more of those major brands :)
@pedro.mongol3 жыл бұрын
N 2 probably the best
@kenmastersmaster2 жыл бұрын
I run 10 cent Chinese bearings with nylon retainers and bones speed cream and they are as fast as $100 bearings facts you're just paying for fancy packaging and marketing
@illegal76872 жыл бұрын
Love from india ❤️
@chris2crazzy3 жыл бұрын
Them covers restrict the spin
@rrjf4322 жыл бұрын
Cheers. Thank you for this bearings guide you did some great research. I was curious if you ever tried hartford gold bearings
@andyhlawnchhing83373 жыл бұрын
Why still no big bearings arn't invented. Big wheels are created and do the job. But they stilk have so limited ability is because the bearings are still the same small typical ones. So nomatter how big the wheels it ll always be the same. What we needed in this century is big Bearings. Dude take my words create big Bearings and you are going to be famous.Do it... 💪👍👍👍
@drbelli2 жыл бұрын
dude, ppl wanna waste money lol, learning by experience is expensive... i tried even turbocharger bearings in my inline Tarmac CEs...
@Teejworld_3 жыл бұрын
Abec 9 roll faster than 5 or 7
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
not necessarily
@potatostomatoes45992 жыл бұрын
Or just buy bones reds for like $30 or less 🤷♂️
@kevinkyzer27582 жыл бұрын
Just tell people to get the ceramic
@TorontosFinestKrew3 жыл бұрын
My nikkor Viktor
@mr.s19612 жыл бұрын
Best is roll line SPEED MAX bearing. like the old fafnir bearings of the 80s, but a lot less cost
@hdrasjaya39902 жыл бұрын
Fafnir 👍
@SpeedSkatingMotivation3 жыл бұрын
😻😻❤️❤️
@thatsmyboylerd88612 жыл бұрын
Just buy $20 red bearings
@drleishaobo3 жыл бұрын
China makes the best bearings and the worst bearings, if you pay a crappy price, you will get a crappy bearing.
@jimmytgoose476 Жыл бұрын
Weight ? Of a bearing ?!! Gtf 🤣 And that's not a full ceramic bearing . Next .
@dneck3 жыл бұрын
seemed pretty unscientific and just generalized sharing of opinions
@thorupviktor3 жыл бұрын
It is.
@jessiecassio83492 жыл бұрын
All bearings are made in China unless they're $300 Swiss bearings. Bearings that claim to be Swiss but only cost $60 bucks are Swiss rated and still outsourced What you want is a nylon retainer and speed cream, instead of grease to get fast bearings, even $20 bones will last forever They will all pretty much last a long time except 10 cent Amazon bearings because they're all factory rejects