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A few more info about rollerblading wheels.
Core - consists of the hub and spokes. The inner hub houses the bearings and spacer, which is where the axle resides. The outer hub and spokes bond to the tire material itself, which is the polyurethane.
The core design and material gives the wheel the stability. Aggressive wheels have cores with a solid construction.
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As we said in the previous blog, before replacing the wheels in the inline skates, you should know a few facts to purchase the right ones.
Hardness - it’s the measurement of the material that the wheels are made from. The higher the hardness is, the harder the wheel. Harder wheels last longer but absorb less shock.
Wheels range from 74A (softest) to 88A (hardest) but recreational skaters can purchase the ones that range from 78A to 82A.
What do the numbers and letters mean? 82A for example means:
If you want to replace your inline skates wheels, you should know exactly what you need. The wheels come in different sizes, shapes and compozition, they also come for different styles of skating. The wheels you choose will have a great impact on your performance.
What you have to take into consideration before buying the wheels is: your body weight, your ability for rollerblading, your skating style and the speed.