Bones Bearings

Why Choose Bones Bearings?

Bones Bearings are one of the most popular bearing brands in skateboarding for a reason. They’re smooth, dependable and made specifically with skating in mind. Unlike cheap generic bearings, Bones are designed to handle the impact, dirt and everyday abuse that comes with actual skateboarding.

Whether you’re cruising to the shop, skating ledges, learning tricks or setting up a complete board, a good set of bearings makes a noticeable difference. Bones Bearings help your wheels spin freely, keep speed better and give your setup that fresh-board feeling again.

Are Bones Reds Good for Skateboarding?

Yes, Bones Reds are one of the best everyday skateboard bearings you can buy. They’re affordable, reliable and trusted by skaters all over the world. For most skaters, Bones Reds are the perfect balance between price and performance.

They’re a great choice if you want something better than basic stock bearings without jumping straight into the more expensive Swiss options. If your board feels slow, rough or dead under your feet, swapping to Bones Reds is one of the easiest upgrades you can make.

What Bones Bearings Should I Buy?

For most skaters, Bones Reds Bearings are the best starting point. They’re fast, smooth and great value. If you skate a lot and want something more premium, Bones Swiss or other higher-end Bones options are worth considering.

Bones Reds are the best all-round option for most skaters. Bones Big Balls Reds are good if you want a slightly stronger, faster-feeling bearing. Bones Super Reds are a cleaner, smoother upgrade from standard Reds. Bones Swiss are the premium option for skaters who want long-lasting performance.

If you’re unsure, Reds are usually the safest pick.

How Many Bearings Do I Need for a Skateboard?

A standard skateboard needs 8 bearings in total. That’s two bearings per wheel across four wheels. Most Bones Bearings come as a full set of 8, so one pack is enough for one complete skateboard setup.

You may also want bearing spacers and speed rings depending on your setup, but for most regular skateboard wheels, one pack of Bones Bearings will get the job done.

How Do I Look After Bones Bearings?

To keep your Bones Bearings rolling nicely, try to avoid skating through water, deep puddles, mud or heavy dirt. Water can make bearings rust, slow down or eventually seize up.

If your bearings start sounding rough, they may need cleaning or replacing. You can clean them with a proper bearing cleaner and lubricant, but if they’re badly rusted or crunchy, it’s usually easier to replace them with a fresh set.