This Gadget Will Make You Skate Faster

[@LocoSkates]

If you are one of the minority of viewers experiencing low volume, apologies. This appears to be an issue with KZbin and we’re not sure why it only happens for a few viewers. Crank up the volume! ...oh, and another thing. I probably should have mentioned that the depth of the core in wheels is likely to vary with every single wheel you measure, because they are made of plastic which expands/contracts during and after manufacturing. This is why the spacermeter is useful; so you can measure every wheel individually (ie we cant measure a bunch of wheels and then make a table showing the wheel core sizes because they will always vary)

[@austinpaz]

I’ve been skating for 28yrs and had no idea skating could get this nerdy 😂😂😂 love it

[@stassavin3554]

yeah, there were times when we were happy that wheels are just round in shape and are able to spin in general

[@Madhr0013]

You could actually measure the depth of the space inside the wheel with the calipers. Just use the other side. If you hold them on the wheel and then push down until the bit that sticks out touches the bearing, you successfully measured the same thing as with this tool. You just have to subtract the thickness of the bearing that comes on top and you know exactly how long the spacer needs to be.

[@LocoSkates]

If you’re referring to the depth gauge on the tail of the calipers… it’s central so it just pokes through the bore of the bearing which is already on the wheel so you can’t get the measurement

[@Madhr0013]

⁠@LocoSkates That’s exactly what I’m referring to. Just didn’t know how it’s called. I assumed if you offset the calipers you should manage to hit the bearing instead of the hole in the center.

[@LocoSkates]

@@Madhr0013 no it’s too awkward to get the right position 🙂

[@4rollingon4]

​@@Madhr0013 - correct! That's how any engineer would do it. 👍

[@ericbernardi8116]

Full hub distance minus 2 bearings? 😅

[@cfronin]

That explained so much !! I Always have this kind of troubles with wheels. No geeky enough for 90 £ though

[@switchtechnique3348]

@LocoSkates Wicked Adjustable spacers - these are neat solution ✌️ one set of these work with my setups with all kinds wheels I can imagine for 2yrs now already. Clicking was a nightmare and most common issue I had before I bought them.

[@drrrw]

Don't know how I get here but this now answers my question with my 3rd wheel from the front in my right skate. Thanks!

[@joshhammond3033]

You should make all the different spacer sizes then show the “these wheels work with these spacers” bit on your site? I would happily spend a few extra quid when buying new wheels each time for optimal speed 💨

[@skuko1980]

the issue with that is that even wheels sold in the same set, like for example an 8 set of hydrogens, they can have variance in the cores - the core is just a plastic mold, so it has tolerances too. i think giving information like that in shop would make them liable in terms of RMA....

[@pablosskates7067]

The problem is the spacers themselves can’t be trusted. I bought some Powerslide 10.25 spacers and the quality is god awful. They are not only the wrong size but extremely inconsistent. They range between 10.16 and 10.20. Terrible!

[@Kuugafsk]

I've been using this, it's a good way to solve the problem of wheel spinning issue in most of the time. But still, should consider the tolerance about the length between the axle decks of both frame walls.😉

[@liamgreen7444]

I have a clicking problem in my dead wheels but the funny thing is I use dead spacers which you would think would be perfect

[@josecanales6118]

Well that’s annoying… I was hoping that buying the spacers would solve that issue for me

[@disobey81]

I don't use spacers anymore due to being fed up of trying to find working combos. But bearing shear is a thing - and I know I've got to have my axle nuts (on quads) looser than they should be.

[@blowenfuse]

Wicked used to (might still do) sell adjustable spacers. They were always really good!

[@lohanette]

Cool tool. I’ve always used digital calipers as can measure depth. Had to put calipers on the ridge inside wheel where bearings presses onto then measure to other bearing in wheel, but that tool makes it a lot easier. Have the wicked adjustable spacers but had ti put thread lock on them as they loosened in wheels.

[@jordskates]

Think I may need this. I spent a lot of time swearing at my skates the other day getting bearings out and back into some metal core wheels and trying to adjust adjustable spacers...only to end up making the spacer too big or too small 😂

[@skuko1980]

this is tool is not cheap, but i'm getting it, because in time, it will save me money. here's why: i skate 4x100 and weigh 95 kilos (yeah yeah, working on getting that down). lately, i've broken the cores of 2 hydrogen wheels and the only cause i can think of is that the spacer is too long, which causes the bearing on one side of the wheel to pop out like shown in the video and the when you lean on the edge of the wheel (during wizard stuff), the forces exerted on the wheel core combined with my weight are too much for the core. like i've said, i've cracked 2 hydrogens like this, which basically renders the whole wheelset unusable (i'm certainly not going sandpaper down 4 mm of each wheel. in the long run, buying this and a proper set of spacers will actually save you money on wheels, imo.

[@jokeyxero]

Would love if you made a table that had the actual lengths for common brands of wheels and spacers so at least we can get it close. Those sub-mil differences between Dead and Euology, etc kills bearings and wheels so fast.

[@maximmoraru5040]

I am skating MB 110mm wheels with your 6 ball revolver bearings and they have been clicking all the time. I wouldn’t mind to buy the next set of MB wheels with the right bearings/spacers combo next time :)

[@blevintastic]

Then you need a lathe to make the spacers, Ive got wheels that are 7.2 nowhere in the UK sells spacers this precise!

[@brilles]

Would it be possible to measure the space in 50/50 58mm wheels?

[@that_which_is_not]

I have callipers in my skate tool arsenal, the storage box for them has a loco sticker on it 😂 I’m ALL about this haha

[@Banano79]

You guys used to sell Lazer spacers which I found to work really well in airwaves wheels but you don’t sell them anymore 😢

[@LocoSkates]

We do actually still have these, just not selling them separately at the moment. Will try and upload next week. They will be called ‘Revolver 8mm bearing Spacers’ now

[@Adrenaline_Dice]

This can really save me some sleep at night because my OCD is killing me with all the mix matching different wheels and bearings. I drive myself mad.

[@saurabhdome]

I have question, So all my wheels spin freely before tightening the screws. And when I tighten them up, 3 out of 4 wheels don’t spin freely and make metallic noise (but the bottom thing is made from polyester). So should I keep the screws less tight, not like tightest?

[@LocoSkates]

Sounds like your spacers are too short (or need new bearings). Don’t loosen the bolts though, the wheels should be spinning with the bearing, not on the axle.

[@saurabhdome]

@@LocoSkates Thank you so much from the answer! You are a rollerblades doctor haha

[@royalwithcheese1768]

Are loci skates going to start ‘recommending’ spacers for the wheels you sell?

[@LocoSkates]

There’s actually too much variation in manufacturing tolerances of each wheel (every single wheel you measure is likely to be different, even in the same set) so it’s not possible. This is why the spacerometer is so useful

[@OriginallyInspired]

y cant u just use the needle end of the calipers?

[@mathias5252]

You geniuses 🤩

[@markifi]

can't you measure that with the end of the caliper? kinda seems you could

[@LocoSkates]

No the angles are all off for an accurate caliper measurment.

[@habeeair]

Sometimes frames comes with spaces and it doesn't make sense, should be the wheel what comes wiht it, right?

[@LocoSkates]

Exactly. That should be the standard. Eulogy do this. We also did it with Go Project for a while.

[@manuever.blading]

​@@LocoSkates Will Go Project Wheels be available again? Loved those (60s & Leons 62s)!

[@Mrmhibbert]

They should just use the same spacers that inline hockey skates use... Then the axel goes through it properly. Buy a digital vernier caliper and get the £90 tool from yoyo skates

[@WheelyArt]

Very useful thanks,speaking my language

[@nigelbrown2274]

nice and nerdy, thanks! To be honest, the main thing that will make me go faster, is bigger leg muscles!

[@Jordan.Skates]

Wouldn’t have to do this if all wheels, bearings, and spacers were same standardized width. Cool tool though! Run into this issue all the time

[@EL_UNIC0RNIO]

Dam this solved my issue lol

[@MelvinJave]

Glad to know that I am not the only one 😂😂😂

[@kitderrick9800]

That's a bugger. I will you had had them in when I was at loco

[@LocoSkates]

Yep this is right up your street, Kit. It's here on the website: www.locoskates.com/products/rigour-spacermeter-for-wheels-get-a-precise-spacer-measurement-for-each-wheel?_pos=10&_sid=132b888bc&_ss=r

[@kitderrick9800]

​@@LocoSkatesby the time I had a chance to buy it was sold out 😢😢😢😢

[@iOmada88]

Or get bearings with built in spacers

[@LocoSkates]

@@iOmada88 The wheel core depth variable still exists even with built in spacers

[@302Flip]

Everyone should be riding Dead Wheels with Dead Spacers

[@aoiwrt]

Do you sell this?

[@LocoSkates]

Yep, sold out when we released the vid. Will be back in stock in a few weeks

[@TheTroofdotcom]

It's already sold out and this was posted 9 hours ago

[@ericbernardi8116]

🥲

[@unsocialburrito7179]

Could you make the vids louder plz?

[@LocoSkates]

This has happened previously. Its only seems to happen for a few viewers. It’s a KZbin issue I’m afraid.

[@wingdingdmetrius8025]

you've waited two decades for someone to re-invent calipers?

[@pablosskates7067]

How will calipers work if the bearing seat is too thin and the bearings are recessed?

[@Metadosis1]

Aaaaaaanddd it's sold out 😂😢

[@masterazlan6999]

Yea sure if got so many inlines skates, I'm a just 1 inlines skater So the size came into just 1 to focus .ha..anyway njoy it bra.cuz I can see u really got ur birthday present sort of ..ha4..Peace!