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Message 1902 (19. Jul. 2006 18:44) (Tree)

Bernhard
bernhard@adinfinitum.de
Wheel Question
: Thanks. I am noticing that most of the outdoor wheels are 78A and the speed skating wheels are 95A. Is there a difference with speed skating wheels?

There are different shapes. I think speed wheels are narrower.

: Can you suggest an online shop to buy wheels?

In Germany, Concretewave would probably a good option. I also dealt with Skates On Haight in San Francisco long time ago (ordered a pair of SwitchIt inlines from them). That was in the days before the Web, however.

: What is SKF?

Svenska Kullager Fabriken. A Swedish manufacturer of fine bearings.

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Robert: Wheel Question (19. Jul. 2006 01:37)
 Eventually I will need to buy some wheels. Any recommendations on wheels, hardness, and bearings?
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Bernhard: Wheel Question (19. Jul. 2006 08:00)
 : Eventually I will need to buy some wheels. Any recommendations on wheels, hardness, and bearings?

In my experience, diameter is more important than hardness. So I very much prefer a 60 mm 95 A Kryptonics Shadow over a 56 mm 97 A wheel. I'd say: At least 95 A, big radius. No cheap bearings. SKF will be fine.
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Robert: Wheel Question (19. Jul. 2006 15:52)
 Thanks. I am noticing that most of the outdoor wheels are 78A and the speed skating wheels are 95A. Is there a difference with speed skating wheels? Can you suggest an online shop to buy wheels? What is SKF?



: : Eventually I will need to buy some wheels. Any recommendations on wheels, hardness, and bearings?
:
: In my experience, diameter is more important than hardness. So I very much prefer a 60 mm 95 A Kryptonics Shadow over a 56 mm 97 A wheel. I'd say: At least 95 A, big radius. No cheap bearings. SKF will be fine.
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Bernhard: Wheel Question (19. Jul. 2006 18:44)
 : Thanks. I am noticing that most of the outdoor wheels are 78A and the speed skating wheels are 95A. Is there a difference with speed skating wheels?

There are different shapes. I think speed wheels are narrower.

: Can you suggest an online shop to buy wheels?

In Germany, Concretewave would probably a good option. I also dealt with Skates On Haight in San Francisco long time ago (ordered a pair of SwitchIt inlines from them). That was in the days before the Web, however.

: What is SKF?

Svenska Kullager Fabriken. A Swedish manufacturer of fine bearings.

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irene: Wheel Question (20. Jul. 2006 04:05)
 : Eventually I will need to buy some wheels. Any recommendations on wheels, hardness, and bearings?
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check these out:

http://www.a1skateboards.com/product.asp?product=1WAUT0ENDU60000

http://www.a1skateboards.com/product.asp?product=1WRICBURNQ60004

both of these brands hold up well, no flat-spotting.

China Red (by Bones) bearings are great for the price:

http://www.a1skateboards.com/product.asp?product=1BBONRED0100000
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Robert: Wheel Question (20. Jul. 2006 15:24)
 Thanks! Will these wheels fit on regular rollerskate axels? I don't use skateboard trucks.




: : Eventually I will need to buy some wheels. Any recommendations on wheels, hardness, and bearings?
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: check these out:
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: http://www.a1skateboards.com/product.asp?product=1WAUT0ENDU60000
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: http://www.a1skateboards.com/product.asp?product=1WRICBURNQ60004
:
: both of these brands hold up well, no flat-spotting.
:
: China Red (by Bones) bearings are great for the price:
:
: http://www.a1skateboards.com/product.asp?product=1BBONRED0100000
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irene: Wheel Question (20. Jul. 2006 21:19)
 Forgot about that ... probably not, but I don't really know.
If your axles are long enough, put spacers in between, that might work.
Bearing should fit though.
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: Thanks! Will these wheels fit on regular rollerskate axels? I don't use skateboard trucks.
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