Kick Scooter Bearings

Kick Scooter Bearings for a Smooth Ride

Bearings are crucial for scooters, ensuring wheels spin freely and quickly. Each wheel requires two bearings, generally pre-installed in your scooter, yet these components wear out over time and must be replaced. Bearings contain small balls that aid in weight distribution during riding.

Kick scooter bearings are typically crafted from steel or ceramic. Steel bearings are the most common due to their durability, making them suitable for daily use. Ceramic bearings, on the other hand, produce less friction and heat and can spin faster than steel ones. Despite this, steel bearings usually remain the more economical choice.

Key Considerations for Scooter Bearings

While shopping for scooter bearings, you will often encounter the term "ABEC". This represents a benchmark of bearing quality, rated from 1 to 9. A higher number indicates superior "precision," promising smoother spins. Nevertheless, bearings with a lower ABEC rating tend to be very robust, so a lower rating doesn't necessarily imply inadequacy for your configuration.

Another commonly seen number is 608, denoting the bearing's size. This is the predominant size for scooters, skateboards, and skates, with an inner diameter of 8mm and an outer diameter of 22mm.

To avoid frequent bearing replacements, consider reviewing our Bearing Cleaning and Lubrication Guide for maintenance tips. If you believe your scooter could benefit from new wheels, visit our Kick Scooter Wheels section.