Toe Stop Derby Shop

We get tons of questions about bearings!

Hopefully this visual helps it make more sense.
Inside the inner and outer ring (race) steel or ceramic balls spin inside the bearings housing. Lubricant keeps the friction down and spinning smoothly.
Not all bearings are the same of course, but these are the basic components.
Most bearings the inner race is 8mm diameter nowadays.

-keeping bearings clean will help prolong their life.
-grime that works its way in will eventually prevent the bearing from rolling and wear the shape of the balls down from friction.
-always clean bearings with isopropyl alcohol, and allow to dry fully to prevent rust. Re lubricate to keep rolling smoothly.
I’m using Bones speed cream!
-removing the plastic caging is not always recommended and can be difficult to put back together sometimes. Do so at your own risk.

-it’s time for a clean or new bearings when they feel slow, gritty, like they catch a lot. Not rolling smoothly, are making noise like squealing or staticky.

We also offer a comprehensive hands on class on how to clean your skates and bearings that goes into more detail and different techniques
call to book 587-988-7207

Visit our in house skate shop Toe Stop Derby Shop for any assistance or bearing needs!

We are happy to help get them in and out of your wheels too! 🙂

Located at 14648-134 ave NW Edmonton ab

Learn to Rollerskate!

Registration now open for lessons in August !
Classes are an hour long, once a week, for 4 weeks in the monthly lessons. $100 without rentals $140 with rentals.
Sign up on our website and select the best time for you! Link in bio!

Or call to book a private lesson! 587-988-7207
You get one hour with an instructor to work on whatever you want with up to 5 friends. $75 without rentals.
587-988-7207
Students may purchase a monthly pass for a discount at $75.00 ! This gives you unlimited access to the rink while we’re open to practice!

Located at 14648-134 Ave NW

All in stock skates, safety gear and accessories are on for 20% off this Saturday and Sunday!!

Come skate with us!!
Rollers Roller Rink is open daily.

Follow this link to register

https://rollersrollerrink.ca/shop/ols/products/wheel-workshop

There are still some spots available for November Lessons. Follow link below to register.

https://rollersrollerrink.ca/shop

We offer both adult and youth lessons.