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    Default Olive bearings

    I got a set of bearings from a friend who got them off someone. The brand is Olive and they're rated abec 5. I tried popping out the shield on both sides and i noticed that they were made of metal. Does this mean that they're sealed bearings (that i can skate in the rain with) or they're just really crappy bearings?



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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    sealed bearings can have either metal or rubber. but i think that if they are metal on both sides they should be sealed

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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    sounds like sealed bearings to me.

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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    Maybe not though, have you looked to see if they have c-clips?
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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    It's call "shield" And if so, you have to release the circlip to get them off
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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    ok i see a c clip
    how the hell do it take it off??

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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    You can find out here. It's super easy.

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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    just popped one out, what a pain in the ass

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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    sooooo is there any advantages to this kind of bearings?

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    Default Re: Olive bearings

    Easy to clean without ruining the shields. Shields just fall out after you remove the c-clip. Seals have to be pried out, and sometimes that can damage them. The disadvantage is they get dirtier easier.

    Shields in most cases don't contact the inner race, which can mean less friction. Seals sometimes will make light contact. I really doubt it's noticeable though. I've never noticed it. Lol..
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