Bearings on the cheap

[kingducttape]

So, I'm in the market for a relatively inexpensive set of bearings to replace a dying set of Halos on my cruiser / carver. I've heard good things about both Mini-Logos and Pleasure Tool bearings, both of which certainly fit my price range. Any opinions as to which is better? Also, if I do go with the Pleasure Tools, is it worth the extra few dollars for the ABEC 7s vs the 5s?
Thanks

[VulgarDisplayCFH]

Bones Reds are my choice cheap bearings.

[chicagolongboards]

Abec ratings are useless for skateboard bearings.

Check out vbxbearings on ebay if you want decent cheap bearings.

[nicotine]

Bones Reds are my choice cheap bearings.

I second that

[mojomuskrat]

I've used VBX, Biltins, Minilogo, and Reds.

I've got 3 setups running minilogos at the moment, they're my "go-to" all around bearing. The differences between the reds and minilogos are negligible. I like minilogos because they have a rubber seal on one side, and a shield on the other. The seal is easy to take off, and great keeping out grime.

The reds are good but are open on one side, thus tend to get dirtier faster.

I didn't like the VBX as much, it is probably *mostly* psychological (I'm convinced that for most applications bearings are pretty much the same, speed wise), but they are double-shielded with metal shields which are harder to remove for cleaning, IMO, and not as good as rubber at keeping out the gunk.

Biltins are easy to clean, eliminate the need for spacers/speed washers, and make changing wheels a snap. Get them if you can find them/don't mind spending $25. Most places are out of stock because they're improving the design and have temporarily ceased production until the new model comes out.

[fishermantpr]

I have VXBs and I am happy with them. Mini Logos are good budget option too.

[Robbaaay]

Bones Reds are my choice cheap bearings.

i third that!
do we hear a fourth?

[Xgecko]

Skyrockets....Ron's new budget bearing

[heavyweightchamp]

Pleasure tools abec 3. Get em' from edsbearings.com 4.50 a set. Just buy a bunch and you'll be set. I have them on a board that I dropped in a ditch full of water. It was totally submerged for a while, and the next day there wasn't any difference in the ride. Great bearings, especially if you never ever clean them, like me.

[SCTR9Gold2]

I second that

"All in favor of Bones Reds...." "Say I..."

[Crimpshrine]

"All in favor of Bones Reds...." "Say I..."

Hell yeah!

[Warchild]

Also, if I do go with the Pleasure Tools, is it worth the extra few dollars for the ABEC 7s vs the 5s?

I've used both and they seem to be about the same.. i'd just go with the abec 5's if you want to save a little money

[kirchartreynolds]

Skyrockets....Ron's new budget bearing

Did those just come out? How much are they?

[nuthead]

Ermm, Rons' budget bearings are called Cruise Missiles now. Can be found here. At the bottom of the page.

[X-CONVICT]

aye!

reds ftw.

or abec 7 pleasure tools.

[Chrizzle Chris]

www.edsbearings.com

[ckpcw]

Yeah.. Pleasure Tool Abec3 Sealed... mad cheap, and great bearings.

[longingforchrist]

i like reds mini logos and pleasure tools(never riden the pleasure tools heard tons of great things)

[kingducttape]

Awesome, thanks to everyone for the input.