what are some good cheap bearings? i can’t afford bones swiss and i’m wondering if there are any cheaper alternatives that will last longer than two weeks. i’ve been looking at spitfire cheapshots, are they any good?Mini logo bearings. Bones reds. Bones super reds. Anything from skate one below the swiss is way better than Spitfire cheapshots.
Spitfire cheap shots and if they still make them I’m riding strictly on 4 sets of my wheels modus blacks and maybe black panthers if you wanna spend the same as reds
The modus blacks feel so quality compared to all the bearings I’ve ever skated, but take my opinion lightly cause I’ve never had a set of brand new bones Swiss
Tried reds, Indy blacks, fkd, super reds, mini logos, spitfire Swiss, lucky,
But yeah, modus supposedly made in Europe somewhere so not China made or quality and grant taylor rides them
ran a set of mini logos for about 2 years solid with periodical cleaning
been running andales since october, think one or two popped but other than that no issues
ran a set of mini logos for about 2 years solid with periodical cleaning
been running andales since october, think one or two popped but other than that no issues
as far as cheap bearings go imo you really cant go wrong with mini logos or reds.
Expand Quoteas far as cheap bearings go imo you really cant go wrong with mini logos or reds.[close]
yeah i think i'm going to go with minilogos, i had a set a few years back and they were pretty decent and durable. reds have gotten much more expensive here recently, i could get two sets of minilogos for that price
Spitfire cheap shots and if they still make them I’m riding strictly on 4 sets of my wheels modus blacks and maybe black panthers if you wanna spend the same as reds
The modus blacks feel so quality compared to all the bearings I’ve ever skated, but take my opinion lightly cause I’ve never had a set of brand new bones Swiss
Tried reds, Indy blacks, fkd, super reds, mini logos, spitfire Swiss, lucky,
But yeah, modus supposedly made in Europe somewhere so not China made or quality and grant taylor rides them
Expand QuoteSpitfire cheap shots and if they still make them I’m riding strictly on 4 sets of my wheels modus blacks and maybe black panthers if you wanna spend the same as reds
The modus blacks feel so quality compared to all the bearings I’ve ever skated, but take my opinion lightly cause I’ve never had a set of brand new bones Swiss
Tried reds, Indy blacks, fkd, super reds, mini logos, spitfire Swiss, lucky,
But yeah, modus supposedly made in Europe somewhere so not China made or quality and grant taylor rides them[close]
Yet again rob, they are not made in Europe!
i bought andale blues for christmas, and now i have only 2 left. they're the worst bearings i've ever had, fuck that company and fuck joey brezinski
Mininlogo
The cheapest Indy bearings too
My friend has a set of $11 indy bearings and they have lasted and been really good.
I rode his board and it felt almost like my $70 bearings s and when we did the spin test against each other. His wheels beat all my wheels.
I’d steal clear of mini logos personally.. jenkem agrees ha. I had a set years ago they sucked
what are some good cheap bearings? i can’t afford bones swiss and i’m wondering if there are any cheaper alternatives that will last longer than two weeks. i’ve been looking at spitfire cheapshots, are they any good?
Expand QuoteI’d steal clear of mini logos personally.. jenkem agrees ha. I had a set years ago they sucked[close]
Mini Logo has new ones out that are rubber seals on both sides. Older ones had the metal shields on one side. I think the new ones are better.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteSpitfire cheap shots and if they still make them I’m riding strictly on 4 sets of my wheels modus blacks and maybe black panthers if you wanna spend the same as reds
The modus blacks feel so quality compared to all the bearings I’ve ever skated, but take my opinion lightly cause I’ve never had a set of brand new bones Swiss
Tried reds, Indy blacks, fkd, super reds, mini logos, spitfire Swiss, lucky,
But yeah, modus supposedly made in Europe somewhere so not China made or quality and grant taylor rides them[close]
Yet again rob, they are not made in Europe![close]
Just let the man think they are made in Europe. It makes him happy and it’s not hurting anyone.
Those Brandon Biebel cheap ass amazon ones that were in the sale section a while ago are pretty nice considering they were 5$
Hay what was that bearing that wee man was talking about on the Nigel show. He was showing off his Nullity brand and was talking about Watson. Then he said modern bearings suck and I was like yeah they fucking do.
I looked them up but they were sold out of ceramics. If my memory is correct they were us made and the standard bearings was inexpensive. Also when someone my age mentions a brand that doesn’t pay them I listen.
Take a close look at your plastic races. Quality is way down. I see air bubbles in the pour almost every time I open a red. That collects ledge and pool block funk. If you not running a ceramic kit it will slow or unseat your crooked grind wheel. It will sound like a fart when you spin it.
Reds for cheap bearings.
Bones Swiss if you have the $$$.
Modus Blacks, if available - I clean them first though, since they come prelubed with some hella thick gross shit that attracts literally everything. After that, they're the best 10 dollars you could spend.Ive heard good things about Andale bearings. They any good?
I also mustve been lucky with the pair of Andale Blues ive got. Goin 10+ months strong, no issues.
I prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketingHonestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.
Honestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close]
Honestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close]
Expand QuoteReds for cheap bearings.
Bones Swiss if you have the $$$.[close]
Expand QuoteHonestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close][close]
I've had a set of g3's in since December and they're absolutely fine, great even. Much better than any sets of Reds I've had lately in terms of needing maintenance, which I feel like I'm always having to try to breath life back into. I had to clean one bearing that got some dirt in it and that's been it so far.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close][close]
I've had a set of g3's in since December and they're absolutely fine, great even. Much better than any sets of Reds I've had lately in terms of needing maintenance, which I feel like I'm always having to try to breath life back into. I had to clean one bearing that got some dirt in it and that's been it so far.[close]
G3s get a lot of hate around here. I'm a sample size of one, but I haven't had issues with them.
I have way too many setups right now. I am currently running Swiss 6, Swiss, Reds (two sets), G3s, Churchill 7s, Zealous, and Daddies Ceramics. I also have used Indy 7s and Autobahn in the last year. The two variations of Swiss are the top tier - but G3s have been treating me as well as Zealous and better than the rest. I've had to clean them once, but they have as many hours on them as all but the Swiss 6 in the last year. At this point I would probably buy G3s again before Reds.
Expand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close][close]
I've had a set of g3's in since December and they're absolutely fine, great even. Much better than any sets of Reds I've had lately in terms of needing maintenance, which I feel like I'm always having to try to breath life back into. I had to clean one bearing that got some dirt in it and that's been it so far.[close]
G3s get a lot of hate around here. I'm a sample size of one, but I haven't had issues with them.
I have way too many setups right now. I am currently running Swiss 6, Swiss, Reds (two sets), G3s, Churchill 7s, Zealous, and Daddies Ceramics. I also have used Indy 7s and Autobahn in the last year. The two variations of Swiss are the top tier - but G3s have been treating me as well as Zealous and better than the rest. I've had to clean them once, but they have as many hours on them as all but the Swiss 6 in the last year. At this point I would probably buy G3s again before Reds.
They get hated on cuz they go fast as fuck but don't really keep the speed as it wears down. They don't really last as long as others. Yeah, I agree they are better than the reds, but its just something in bronson bearings that make them go so fast. BTW are the swiss worth it cuz i might buy just to seeExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close][close]
I've had a set of g3's in since December and they're absolutely fine, great even. Much better than any sets of Reds I've had lately in terms of needing maintenance, which I feel like I'm always having to try to breath life back into. I had to clean one bearing that got some dirt in it and that's been it so far.[close]
G3s get a lot of hate around here. I'm a sample size of one, but I haven't had issues with them.
I have way too many setups right now. I am currently running Swiss 6, Swiss, Reds (two sets), G3s, Churchill 7s, Zealous, and Daddies Ceramics. I also have used Indy 7s and Autobahn in the last year. The two variations of Swiss are the top tier - but G3s have been treating me as well as Zealous and better than the rest. I've had to clean them once, but they have as many hours on them as all but the Swiss 6 in the last year. At this point I would probably buy G3s again before Reds.
BTW are the swiss worth it cuz i might buy just to see
Ive heard good things about Andale bearings. They any good?Expand QuoteModus Blacks, if available - I clean them first though, since they come prelubed with some hella thick gross shit that attracts literally everything. After that, they're the best 10 dollars you could spend.
I also mustve been lucky with the pair of Andale Blues ive got. Goin 10+ months strong, no issues.[close]
Expand QuoteBTW are the swiss worth it cuz i might buy just to see[close]
For me, yes. They are faster and more bomber. 6s are worth the extra over regular swiss. At this point I'll probably always run some type of swiss in my main setup.
Other people I know don't want to clean bearings and would rather just skate cheap ones and throw them out. I'm ok cleaning them when they need it to keep them fast.
I'm curious about the Swiss L2. They are sealed better. In theory they may be a bit slower out of the box, but if they keep cleaner then in the long term they would be faster. If the shop had them in when I bought the regular swiss I would have tried the L2 instead.
Expand QuoteIve heard good things about Andale bearings. They any good?Expand QuoteModus Blacks, if available - I clean them first though, since they come prelubed with some hella thick gross shit that attracts literally everything. After that, they're the best 10 dollars you could spend.
I also mustve been lucky with the pair of Andale Blues ive got. Goin 10+ months strong, no issues.[close][close]
I don't curse here often but FUCK NO. I have tried 3 different pairs and everytime they have been complete and utter ass. As a PROD fan I tried them more than I should and was heartbroken everytime. Just stick to Reds and if you want another brand I recommend the Shake Junt ABEC 7, although not as cheap they do hold up well.
Alright ill know not to try them I guess. Quite surprised they didn't work well. Think I might try out the new bones big balls reds that came out recently.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteIve heard good things about Andale bearings. They any good?Expand QuoteModus Blacks, if available - I clean them first though, since they come prelubed with some hella thick gross shit that attracts literally everything. After that, they're the best 10 dollars you could spend.
I also mustve been lucky with the pair of Andale Blues ive got. Goin 10+ months strong, no issues.[close][close]
I don't curse here often but FUCK NO. I have tried 3 different pairs and everytime they have been complete and utter ass. As a PROD fan I tried them more than I should and was heartbroken everytime. Just stick to Reds and if you want another brand I recommend the Shake Junt ABEC 7, although not as cheap they do hold up well.[close]
The new andale Swiss are fantastic
New Six Ball Reds just came out$25 aint cheep
https://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97245
The fuck you mean $25 aint cheap. Thats a decent price for bearings. Plus it costs $35 to level up to swiss bro, sheesh now 60 bucks is too much for bearings$25 aint cheepExpand QuoteNew Six Ball Reds just came out
https://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97245[close]
throw another $20 and you can get the best
why bother
New Six Ball Reds just came out
https://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97245
New Six Ball Reds just came out
https://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97245
I was gifted some Spitfire cheapshots a while back and I’m about to set up some new wheels. I’ve also got a couple of sets of Sunday hardware’s in old wheels.People tell me that they aren't absolute trash, but aren't really good either. Try them out I guess but if you dont like em just give them to someone at a skatepark. Also, if you want spitfire bearings dont buy any other than the burner. Other than that, no spitfire bearings in general aren't as good or fast as other bearings.
Use the cheapshots or re-gift?
People tell me that they aren't absolute trash, but aren't really good either. Try them out I guess but if you dont like em just give them to someone at a skatepark. Also, if you want spitfire bearings dont buy any other than the burner. Other than that, no spitfire bearings in general aren't as good or fast as other bearings.Expand QuoteI was gifted some Spitfire cheapshots a while back and I’m about to set up some new wheels. I’ve also got a couple of sets of Sunday hardware’s in old wheels.
Use the cheapshots or re-gift?[close]
Edit: run them without shields because they are pure garbage and bend without you even touching them
Expand QuoteNew Six Ball Reds just came out
https://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97245[close]
Oh damn!
Id say bones is the only brand really trying at this....
We're talking metal on metal. Thats why reds are good -you huff em 3 or 4 months in and install new ones. I always get a kick outta dudes who rock theyre swiss for 5 years; dont they think that some of that metal has disintegrated? Sure its spins good without ur weight on them and sure youd get used to the extra pushes over time cause ur bearings are 5 years old.Expand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close][close]
I've had a set of g3's in since December and they're absolutely fine, great even. Much better than any sets of Reds I've had lately in terms of needing maintenance, which I feel like I'm always having to try to breath life back into. I had to clean one bearing that got some dirt in it and that's been it so far.[close]
G3s get a lot of hate around here. I'm a sample size of one, but I haven't had issues with them.
I have way too many setups right now. I am currently running Swiss 6, Swiss, Reds (two sets), G3s, Churchill 7s, Zealous, and Daddies Ceramics. I also have used Indy 7s and Autobahn in the last year. The two variations of Swiss are the top tier - but G3s have been treating me as well as Zealous and better than the rest. I've had to clean them once, but they have as many hours on them as all but the Swiss 6 in the last year. At this point I would probably buy G3s again before Reds.[close]
My experience with reds have has been that they are great bearings at first. They are faster than the other cheaper bearings I have tried, but they have always started to fall apart within the first 3 or 4 months.
Anybody tried the bones reds ceramics?Yeah, 4 of mine locked up the second day and all the rest slowly locked up over the next couple weeks.
What's the word on CSS and Skate Warehouse bearings? Any good as far as cheap bearings go?Honestly are probably almost exactly the same quality as all the other similarly priced bearings that come from China.
Honestly are probably almost exactly the same quality as all the other similarly priced bearings that come from China.Expand QuoteWhat's the word on CSS and Skate Warehouse bearings? Any good as far as cheap bearings go?[close]
Yeah, 4 of mine locked up the second day and all the rest slowly locked up over the next couple weeks.Expand QuoteAnybody tried the bones reds ceramics?[close]
Never skated in water or anything dirty.
Took the shields off and they looked perfectly clean inside.
Either the speed cream dissolved super fast or there was no speed cream to begin with.
But for those first 2 days they were amazing.
So fast that I thought I would slip out of every trick.
When I emailed bones about the issue they suggested I clean them...
I did lube a couple and they worked great again for a week or so and then re - locked.
Idk wtf is up with my set.
I’m gonna clean and re lube all of them eventually I guess but I have Swiss 6 and regular Swiss already anyways.
Spend the money on bones Swiss 6 instead.
Or try the new Red big balls which are Swiss 6 specifications just made in China
Anybody tried the bones reds ceramics?
$25 aint cheepExpand QuoteNew Six Ball Reds just came out
https://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97245[close]
throw another $20 and you can get the best
why bother
Expand Quote$25 aint cheepExpand QuoteNew Six Ball Reds just came out
https://socalskateshop.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=97245[close]
throw another $20 and you can get the best
why bother[close]
I’m calling bullshit on the bearing size. I think this is a repacking of the racing red. I’ll have to open one up some time to see
G3 sucks ass. They lasted 2 weeks, that fucking inner metal ring on the external shield bent straight away and they didn't rolled at all after that on the first week . Took the damn shileds out and they died 1 week after. 2 week bearings.They get hated on cuz they go fast as fuck but don't really keep the speed as it wears down. They don't really last as long as others. Yeah, I agree they are better than the reds, but its just something in bronson bearings that make them go so fast. BTW are the swiss worth it cuz i might buy just to seeExpand QuoteExpand QuoteExpand QuoteHonestly, Bronson does overhype their beings in their description, but they for sure aren't terrible. Outta the box, they are fast as fuck, smooth, but rather loud compared to other bearings (im talking about the G3 the RAWS are even louder). However, they don't last very long, not that they break of disfigure, just they lose their quality and speed faster than other bearings. I can guarantee they'll last way longer than 2 weeks, but probably not as long as a set of reds or super reds. But for $25, I would say its a good deal.Expand QuoteI prefer the cheapshots over shakejunt and indy's $10 offerings. bronson is all placebo orange pill marketing[close][close]
I've had a set of g3's in since December and they're absolutely fine, great even. Much better than any sets of Reds I've had lately in terms of needing maintenance, which I feel like I'm always having to try to breath life back into. I had to clean one bearing that got some dirt in it and that's been it so far.[close]
G3s get a lot of hate around here. I'm a sample size of one, but I haven't had issues with them.
I have way too many setups right now. I am currently running Swiss 6, Swiss, Reds (two sets), G3s, Churchill 7s, Zealous, and Daddies Ceramics. I also have used Indy 7s and Autobahn in the last year. The two variations of Swiss are the top tier - but G3s have been treating me as well as Zealous and better than the rest. I've had to clean them once, but they have as many hours on them as all but the Swiss 6 in the last year. At this point I would probably buy G3s again before Reds.[close]
Where I currently live I only have 2 options: Spitfire classics and burners. Is there too much of a difference?https://www.skatewarehouse.com/Spitfire_Skateboard_Bearings/catpage-BRSPITFIRE.html