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Inline speed skating

Guides, setup advice and race day tips from skaters who race.

52 articles
JUNK Road Reaper 110 XFirm inline speed wheels for a guide to training wheels versus race wheels

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Training Wheels and Race Wheels: Should You Keep Two Sets for Inline Speed Skating?

Serious inline speed skaters keep a race set and a training set. Here is what actually changes as urethane wears, when a second set is worth the money, and how to run a two set system so ...

28 Aug 2026
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Power Bearings banner for a guide to breaking in new inline speed skate bearings

27 Aug 2026

Do New Skate Bearings Need Breaking In? What Happens in the First Hours

New bearings often feel stiffer than you expect out of the box. Here is what is actually happening inside d...

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LiveLica Aerolite 4x110 inline speed skating frame, shown in the LiveLica guide to choosing, sizing and fitting inline speed skating boots

26 Aug 2026

Inline Speed Skating Boots: How to Choose, Size and Fit Them

The boot decides how much of your push reaches the ground. Here is how to measure your foot properly, judge...

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LiveLica Aerolite 4x90 inline speed skating frame, a light low four wheel platform suited to junior racers

23 Aug 2026

Buying Inline Speed Skating Gear for a Growing Junior Skater

How to kit out a young inline speed skater without wasting money. Helmet fit, why smaller wheels win early,...

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JUNK Voodoo XFirm inline speed wheels, the wheels that do the work when you stop on speed skates

23 Aug 2026

How Do You Stop on Inline Speed Skates? Four Techniques That Actually Work

Inline speed skates have no brake, and that worries every new skater. This guide covers the four techniques...

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JUNK Voodoo XFirm inline speed skating wheels, shown in a guide to inspecting second hand wheels, bearings and frames

21 Aug 2026

How to Judge Second Hand Inline Speed Skating Gear: Wheels, Bearings and Frames

Buying used inline speed skating gear can save serious money or cost you a season. Here is exactly what to ...

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Power Bearings banner for a guide to skate bearing cages and retainers

21 Aug 2026

Skate Bearing Cages Explained: What the Retainer Actually Does

Every skate bearing has a cage holding the balls apart, and almost nobody thinks about it until it breaks. ...

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Power Bearings speed bearings banner for a LiveLica guide on how long skate bearings last and when to replace them

19 Aug 2026

How Long Do Skate Bearings Last? When to Clean and When to Replace

Bearing life depends far more on what you skate through than on how far you skate. Here are the five signal...

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LiveLica Aerolite 4x110 inline speed skating frame, banner for a guide to flying and packing skates for a race trip

17 Aug 2026

Flying with Inline Speed Skates: How to Pack Frames, Wheels and Bearings Safely

A practical packing guide for skaters travelling to races. What goes in the cabin and what gets checked in,...

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LiveLica Aerolite 4x110 inline speed skating frame, the long platform used for road and marathon racing

17 Aug 2026

Sprint, Middle Distance or Marathon: How Race Distance Changes Your Inline Speed Setup

Frame length, wheel diameter, wheel hardness and bearings all pull in different directions depending on whe...

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