How much does rough asphalt destroy the bearings?

[BorisLozac]

I was just wondering how much does the rough asphalt with cracks and rough surface has an impact on bearing durability? I suppose they are made with that stuff in mind, does rough surface actually matter or the dust, water and other junk that gets in there are more of a hazard than a rough surface?

[BorisLozac]

No one lol? :) I got some Mini logos about a month ago, and the bearings on the back wheels started getting really slow and noisy after about 10 days, i reckoned since my weight is always on the back wheels and they almost never leave the ground (still can't ollie on this cruiser board), they get damaged more than the bearings on the front wheels? But i cleaned and re-oiled them with some sewing machine oil and they are good again.. if they got damaged somehow from the rough ground, cleaning them wouldn't do trick would it?

[LoyalPawn17]

I don't know your setup or situation, but I recommend getting some thicc/soft wheels and maybe some bones swiss bearings. Nothing too expensive, I personally have to adapt my board setup around my riding surface too.

[salmawisoky]

The dirt and other grime gets into the bearing and significantly slows it down until the bearing will just lock up completely. Drift Boss

[existingtok]

I was just wondering how much does the rough asphalt with cracks and rough surface has an impact on bearing durability? I suppose they are made with that stuff in mind, does rough surface actually matter or the dust, water and other junk that gets in there are more of a hazard than a rough surface?

Oh, you bet rough roads with cracks and bumps can mess with bearing durability! Think about it like this: when you're driving on a rough road, your car's bearings are constantly getting jolted, shaken, and bumped around. All that shaking and vibrating isn't good for them, and it can wear them out faster.


And it's not just the roughness that's the problem. Those roads are like a magnet for dust, dirt, and all kinds of nasty stuff. This junk gets into the bearings and acts like sandpaper, wearing them down even more. Plus, when it rains, water can get in those cracks and cause corrosion, which is a nightmare for the bearings.


Potholes are the worst! When your car hits one of those craters, the bearings take a real beating. It's like they're getting punched in the face over and over again.


Manufacturers try to make bearings tough, but they can only handle so much abuse. They use better seals to keep the crud out, stronger materials, and clever lubrication systems to keep things running smoother. But still, rough roads take their toll, and you gotta keep an eye on those bearings and do some regular maintenance to keep them going strong. So, yeah, rough roads matter.

[Canidaco]

I was just wondering how much does the rough asphalt with cracks and rough surface has an impact on bearing durability? I suppose they are made with that stuff in mind, does rough surface actually matter or the dust, water and other junk that gets in there are more of a hazard than a rough surface? pizza tower

This places load-bearing stress on asphalt, which leads to eventual failure of the asphalt and its base structure.