Spitfire have been making the best wheels out there for nearly as long as we have been open. Spitfire products have been winging their way to us from DLX in San Francisco since 1988 and as soon as they started making bearings too we were on board straight away. They make some of our most popular and affordable bearing options. Spitfire skateboard bearings range from their standard Cheapshots to Classics and then onto the further upgraded Burners which are the fastest. That's three different options which are all reasonably priced.

SKATEBOARD BEARING MAINTENANCE Your new bearings will run fast and smooth for a very long time but there may come a point where dirt and grime halt proceedings. The good news is that bearings with removable shields can be cleaned. When your bearings start to scream as you’re skating along it’s time to clean them and re-lube. To do this we recommend one of these cleaning units designed to separate the bearings while you soak them in a citrus based engine cleaner (you can buy this from a hardware store). Once your bearings are clean and dry a drop or two of Bones Speed Cream or Bronson High Speed Ceramic Oil in each bearing will be enough to make them as good as new. These high viscosity lubricants are designed to improve speed, reduce friction and protect against corrosion.

Independent trucks have been part of Slam's story since we first opened our doors and we have always had their trucks in our cabinet. Like Spitfire wheels they too have developed their own skateboard bearings when creating the Genuine Parts range. They offer three bearing options that are all under £20. Independent are a brand you can trust when it comes to skateboard hardware and Independent bearings are no exception. Their GP-S bearings are the cheapest option, a standard, no-nonsense sealed bearing. Then the GP-R and the GP-B are the servicable higher end options. Both of these come boxed with spacers and washers.