LiveLica Journal
Inline speed skating
Guides, setup advice and race day tips from skaters who race.
16 Aug 2026
Power Bearings vs Bones Swiss vs Bont: How to Choose a Skate Bearing Brand
An honest look at how Power Bearings, Bones Swiss and Bont compare, what actually decides whether a bearing...
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16 Aug 2026
What to Upgrade First on Your Inline Speed Skates: Where Your Money Actually Buys Speed
A practical upgrade order for inline speed skaters, from bearing care and a first real bearing set through ...
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15 Aug 2026
Skating in Indian Conditions: How Heat, Dust and Monsoon Affect Your Wheels and Bearings
Indian skaters deal with forty degree afternoons, fine dust, and months of monsoon damp. Here is how each o...
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14 Aug 2026
Skate Bearing Shields and Seals Explained: Metal, Rubber and Open
A plain language guide to skate bearing shields and seals: how metal, rubber and open types differ, which s...
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13 Aug 2026
Best and Lightest Inline Skating Frames in 2026, Ranked by Weight
Looking for the best and lightest inline skating frame? We rank the full LiveLica Aerolite range by weight,...
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12 Aug 2026
Skate Bearing Coatings and Finishes Explained: Blackened, Gold and Titanium
Blackened, gold and titanium coated bearings look fast, but what does a finish actually do? We explain how ...
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11 Aug 2026
Indoor vs Outdoor Inline Speed Skating: How to Set Up Wheels, Frames and Bearings
How to match your inline speed skating setup to the surface, with the right wheels, frame length and bearin...
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10 Aug 2026
When to Replace Your Inline Speed Wheels: Reading Wear and Coning
A clear skater to skater guide to reading inline speed wheel wear. How to spot coning, lost diameter and de...
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09 Aug 2026
Inline Speed Skating Basic Position: The Low Stance That Makes You Faster
Master the low basic position for inline speed skating. How ankle, knee and hip angles build power, why it ...
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08 Aug 2026
Breaking In New Inline Speed Wheels: What to Expect and How to Do It Right
Why a fresh set of inline speed wheels feels glassy at first, what changes as the urethane beds in, and how...
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