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A pair of roller skates, wrench, hammer and WD40 to remove a fused wheel bearing.

Going To Battle with Fused Bearings [There Can Only Be One Winner!] complete beginners products & services wheels Jun 16, 2025

Have you had a set of wheel bearings become so fused to an axel, that you need to go into battle with them just to get your wheel off? Well, I have [more than once]. Let me tell you how that went, a...

A close up of Roller skate wheels attached to skates (a group of skaters)

Make Your Skate Wheels Spin Faster or Slower: A Beginner’s Guide complete beginners roller skates wheels Jun 09, 2025

If you're just getting started as a skater, you may want to consider the knock-on impact of a slower or faster skate wheel spin. A little knowledge in this area can support your growing development...