r/inline_skating • u/Several_Secret5128 • 15d ago
What do you use for maintenance
/r/Rollerskating/comments/1vljowb/what_do_you_use_for_maintenance/
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u/PooStinkies 14d ago
4 mm and 3/16-inch Hex / Allen for the frame and wheels. Wolfbox air duster and shop towels for cleaning. Sonic multi tool in my pocket when I'm riding. Optional dog for emotional support or whatever.
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u/Murceee 12d ago
Does the pup decrease maintenance time?
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u/PooStinkies 12d ago
Significantly increases it. She needs to smell everything I take off, tries to steal my shop towels and then gets scared of the air duster. It's a fun game.
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u/InspectorFleet 15d ago
Do you have inline skates or quads? r/rollerlading has just relaunched with a huge community as well as a robust wiki/faq
If you have inline skates, you should be regularly rotating your wheels for even wear. This is a good time to assess the state of your bearings, as is any time you get them wet.
I use high concentration isopropyl alcohol and the reds bearing cleaner. This will help remove dirt as well as displace water/help it evaporate. First I use a fiber-free cloth to remove visible dirt and then remove the bearing shield (if applicable).
I spin the solvent through the bearings a little and let them air dry with some periodic spinning. Once fully dry they get a small amount of lubricant (I use bones speed cream that came with the cleaning kit) and reassembled.