Saturday, February 2, 2008

Spitfire and Ricta Wheels OVERLOAD


Just arrived in the shop. Spitfire and Ricta Wheels. Starting at $24.95, Available in OVER 35 STYLES between the two companies in sizes from 48 MM to 63 MM. You can definately find a wheel you like.

Spring time is the the perfect time for new skateboard wheels. As your wheels wear down the amount of wheel that makes contact with the riding surface increases. You will see old skateboard wheels look almost like cubes. The are as wide as they are tall. The more of your wheel that makes contact with the ground the more friction and resistance there will be.

New wheels have groves cut into them. This actually reduces the amount of surface contact by 50%. New wheels roll and feel so fast and smooth because so little of the wheel is actually making contact with the ground.

You should always consider replacing your skateboard bearings everytime you replace your wheels. This will give you the best performance and smoothest ride

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