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How Wheel Setup Affects Bearing Feel

Bearings are one part of a rolling system. Wheel diameter, contact patch, truck alignment, spacers, speed rings and axle tension all affect how a setup feels. Check the whole wheel...

Bearings are one part of a rolling system. Wheel diameter, contact patch, truck alignment, spacers, speed rings and axle tension all affect how a setup feels.

Check the whole wheel

If a wheel feels slow, first check that it is not rubbing the truck, that the bearings are seated and that the axle nut is not over-tightened.

Make one change at a time

Adjust one part of the setup, test it, and keep notes if you are troubleshooting. That makes the real cause easier to find.