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Bones Labyrinth / Rockets
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On 5/3/2006
Mile High Mark
wrote in from
United States
(206.124.nnn.nnn)
The labyrinth Swiss Bones are a definite improvement on the previous version, as they address my chief complaint with the originals--ease of contamination. I can't put my finger on it, but they also seem more "precise," too.
Rockets are an outstanding bargain at $25/set, however.
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On 5/3/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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to be clear, i rode on nothing but bones for the first couple years. reds were cheap and lasted forever if you took care of them. however, in the last year that i started speedboarding i've gotten more into top of the line equipment (read:spending too much money), and there are definetly better options out there. to me skating is about being happy. if you're happy with what you have (performance/cost ratio) there's no reason to change. if you're looking for an improvement... you gotta try out different options!
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re: bones
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On 5/3/2006 John
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I still don't see them on the bones site (or anywhere else). They have swiss, but not ceramic swiss. (unless I'm blind)
Just thought it was news, because I know lots of die hard bones fans.. but maybe most ncdsa members use other stuff.
I always swear by my swiss ceramics, and wish they were shielded better. Maybe I'll give "Rockin' Ron" a shot this time if they're that much cheaper.
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On 5/2/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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also buying bearings from bones is like going to walmart for your apples when there's a farmer's market right down the road. better produce, better service, helpin the smaller people!
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On 5/2/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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maybe, but the people who answer emails on their site aren't too smart. i contacted them with some questions late last year which boiled down to "why are your ceramics the best?" the answer i got was basically "because they are; read the reviews on websites and magazines." wow how helpful. well i did read the reviews, and the reviews of other bearings. seems to me like most people think their ceramics are inferior to other top line bearings, and are way overpriced. i had the oppotunity to ride them this year, and the opinion is correct. they're good, but not the best, and certainly not worth more than fifty bucks. bad customer service + mediocre product = no sale (the price is WRONG bi*ch!)
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p.s.
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On 5/1/2006
slim
wrote in from
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p.s. Bones going to those seals is a direct response to Rockin' Ron's bearings. George Powell ordered some, met with Ron and talked shop, and next thing you know, Bones have those labrynth seals as well. Smart man, that George Powell. Nothing wrong with trying to keep up with the competition.
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bones
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On 5/1/2006
slim
wrote in from
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huh? they're the first link on the right side of the bones bearings homepage. Or go here:
http://bonesbearings.com/gap/labyrinth.html
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Bones Ceramic Labyrinth?
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On 5/1/2006 John
wrote in from
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Found these on ebay.
No mention on bonesbearings.com
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nice posts
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On 4/28/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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taking up nice amounts of space especially with those ads that get added on, now i don't have to look at that rediculous padded bearing diagram.
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Logic vs. Opinion
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On 4/28/2006
Steven King
wrote in from
United States
(71.134.nnn.nnn)
Herbn,
It seems that Opinions rule on NCDSA. Logic means little or nothing.
Take for instance the statement "XYZ bearings accelerate the best." How do they know? Did they run a timer to test this or is it just thier opinion? Did they try all the bearings on the market? Was is a double blind study (even skiing mags do it this way - taping over the tops of skis that are tested) or just upgrading from the crusty old bearings to a new set?
If you use logic (pardon me in advance for doing so)... you can't even conclude for certain that a given bearing is the best if someone podiums on it. There are too many factors to consider - especially the rider. Endorsements have their place - but it is marketing and not science or valid logic.
Funny, there's one thing that counts in racing: TIME. If you can't say it is faster based on TIME when compared to other bearings in the exact same conditions then you've got nothing.
Laws of physics or something like that...
Way to go on your bearing experiments! It would be great to see you complete them and include some of the new "hot" bearings.
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push push
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On 4/26/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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how about another endorsement of ron's bearings or pleasure tools, half the reasons for their excellence is that "....is such a nice person" i gotta push this padded bearing post off, with graphics too,just goes to show computer know doesn't do much for bearing design.
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push the bush
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On 4/25/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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push this post off, lets see make this happen real quick. Some one,,,explain biltins to me again? he he
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what
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On 4/17/2006
caddy
wrote in from
United States
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caddy bearings!
NOT!
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water proof bearings
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On 4/17/2006
Paul Steuri
wrote in from
United States
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Does anyone know if biltin bearings are stainless steel, like waterproof? Because I have been riding mine in the rain quite a bit, and it doesn't really seem to effect them. Are there any bearings that you can ride in the rain?
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fitz
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On 4/14/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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good question. i can think of some possible attributes, but as far as ron's philosophy... guess we'll find out soon!
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Gracias
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On 4/14/2006
Eddy Texas Outlaws
wrote in from
United States
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Chris thanks for the tip on the bearings. I ordered a set today. Your Amigo Eddy Texas Outlaws.
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re:dh rons
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On 4/13/2006
fitz
wrote in from
Australia
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Just curious as to what defines a dh specific bearing.
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On 4/12/2006 dan@csu
wrote in from
United States
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it's never that easy... i'm still waiting of the rockin rons dh prototypes... should be here any day...
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Best Bearings
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On 4/12/2006 Chris Miller
wrote in from
United States
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The best "non ceramic" bearings? That's easy. Sin Systems steel bearings. They are cheap (like $15.00) and they haul ass. 9-ball, quick acceleration and high top speed.
http://www.sinsystems.com/store/merchant.mv
And to top it off, the owner of the company, Jim is a really nice guy.
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Best
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On 4/12/2006
xapa
wrote in from
Portugal
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Tell me whitch is the best skate bearing in the world...
I wanna... buy themmmmmmm...
But not ceramic...
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real
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On 4/5/2006
caddy
wrote in from
United States
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BRIMS
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On 4/1/2006
William Arnette
wrote in from
United States
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got ya, now we are on the same page
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Hub Caps
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On 4/1/2006
Chris Chaput
wrote in from
United States
(66.116.nnn.nnn)
Hey William, Maybe this view will clear things up. In addition to the "half spacer", each Biltin bearing has an integrated "washer" on the outside of the inner race. A Brim should align itself to the outside face of each washer, and a certain clearance could be established. Either that, or a thin rubbery end could barely contact the outer race for an actual seal.
The easiest way to try this out is to make a thin, flat, plastic (or metal) washer that's 22mm wide, and with a 5/16" hole in the middle. Wow. Brims in two flavors. Seals and shields.
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BRIMS
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On 4/1/2006
William Arnette
wrote in from
United States
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but my question is what is clamping them down on the bearing side
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"brims"
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On 4/1/2006 herbn
wrote in from
United States
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the "brims" are clamped by the bearings being tightened down and the hole in the brims should be real close to 5/16.
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