Bearings Spacers – Pack of 4

Unlock the maximum potential of your skates and wheels with high-precision bearings and perfectly-sized spacers from Sportscode Ltd.

Bearings and spacers are the unsung heroes of smooth, fast, and durable rolling for all wheeled sports—from roller skating and inline skating on the streets of Nairobi to professional longboarding. These small, critical components directly influence your speed, roll-out distance, wheel stability, and, most importantly, the lifespan of your equipment.

1. High-Performance Bearings: The Engine of Your Wheels

A bearing is a miniature mechanical marvel, housing a set of internal balls (usually 7) between two concentric rings—the inner and outer races. Two bearings are required for every wheel, enabling it to rotate effortlessly around the fixed axle.

• ABEC Rating for Precision: Our bearings are often rated using the ABEC scale (Annular Bearing Engineering Committee), which measures the precision and tolerance of the bearing’s components. Ranging in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), a higher rating (like ABEC-7 or ABEC-9) indicates tighter tolerances, resulting in less resistance, faster spinning, and longer roll-out.
• Durable Construction: We offer bearings in the standard 608 size (8mm inner diameter) to fit most skate axles.
  • Material: Choose from high-quality Chrome Steel for a balanced blend of performance and cost, or select Ceramic Bearings for superior hardness, heat resistance, and rust-proof qualities—ideal for extended, high-speed use in varied East African environments.
  • Protection: All bearings feature Removable Shields (metal or low-friction rubber/nylon) to protect the internal components from dust, dirt, and moisture while allowing for easy cleaning and re-lubrication, ensuring a long service life.
• Lubrication: Pre-lubricated with high-speed Oil for maximum roll or durable Grease for low-maintenance, all-weather protection.

2. Precision Spacers: The Key to Alignment and Durability

The bearing spacer is a small, cylindrical metal tube placed between the two bearings inside the wheel hub. Often overlooked, a high-quality spacer is vital for protecting your bearings and maximizing your roll.

Why Spacers Matter:

• Eliminate Side-Load Pressure: When you tighten the axle nut to secure the wheel, a spacer carries the compressive force across the wheel hub. Without it, the tightening pressure is transferred directly to the delicate inner races of the bearings, causing them to bind, slow down, and prematurely fail. Spacers allow you to fully tighten your wheel nuts without the wheel seizing up, guaranteeing a 100% free-spinning roll.
• Enhance Roll Speed and Stability: By keeping the two bearings perfectly parallel and aligned on the axle, spacers eliminate wheel chatter and “play” (side-to-side wobble). This alignment is crucial for consistent speed, especially when taking corners or performing slides, which generate high side-loads.
• Prolong Bearing Life: Spacers minimize internal friction and prevent the extreme side-load forces that are the leading cause of bearing failure (exploding bearings).Secure Fit: Spacers ensure the entire wheel assembly is a single, solid unit, making your ride feel more stable, responsive, and secure.

Types and Compatibility:

• Material: Our recommended spacers are precision-machined from metal (steel or aluminum) for maximum strength and accurate fit, preventing the easy splitting common with plastic alternatives.

Invest in a smooth ride and the longevity of your equipment. Choose Sportscode Ltd’s range of precision Bearings and Spacers, engineered to handle the demands of skating across East Africa.