Micro Bearings On Standard Wheels

[mc12345]

I bought a pair of roller hockey skates that came with ABEC 7 micro bearings and I bought a pair of outdoor wheels (to replace the indoor wheels that it came with) but I bought standard wheels as I didn't know I had the micro bearings until I took a wheel off the chasis.

I know there are shields out there, but anyone knows any good shields that are available for sale online? I went to a local sporting store and the guy said I need new bearings. Anyone tried any shields before? Thanks.

[TeamTayberry]

You can buy the stuff you need at adamsinline.com. You will need to get new inside spacers and the sleeves that snap into the standard wheels. I have the same setup and bought this stuff from Adam.. He deals mostly in speed skating equipment, but the bearings, spacers, and adaptors are all the same. Good luck.

[cameron]

speaking from personal experience the micro bearing sleeves are a terrible purchase. I tried 3 different styles of them and they all had problems. some are loose inside of the hub of the wheel, some dont fit at all, and after a short time they warp and become useless. you are better off getting a set of cheap bearings for outdoor use.

[HShockey]

I would suggest HockeyMonkey.com. They have 2002 Labeda Gripper Lite Wheels 688 Mini Core (72 & 80 MM) on closeout for $2.99 each. Less than $24 (plus shipping) for a whole set of good micro bearing wheels.

[webster]

he said hes using them outside, so grippers would do no good to him, that being said, u could always give the spacers a shot, if they work for you good *censored*, if not than its time to find some outdoor wheels with mini setup (dont count on it) other wise jus get some regular bearings