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Accelerate faster and roll farther with KwiK Ceramic bearings. These bearings utilize the advanced characteristics of ceramic balls and combine it with a ceramic Titanium Nitride coating on both sides of the bearing shield and the inner and outer bearing races to create remarkable performance. Aside from the striking metallic gold finish it imparts on the surfaces it covers, Titanium Nitride is a corrosion-resistant material that hardens and strengthens the surfaces it is applied to – improving the lifetime durability of the surface by a factor of 4 or more and further increasing maximum roll. KwiK Ceramic bearings, quite simply, are the most advanced ceramic bearings available.
Features:
- Accelerate faster and roll farther than traditional steel ball bearings
- Ceramic ball bearings resist heat and friction, allowing for a free, fast-spinning roll
- Titanium Nitride-coated races resist corrosion and provide strength to create a high performance bearing with maximum roll
- Friction resistant Delrin retainers that are pre-spun with high peformance oil
- Striking metallic gold finish
- Size: 8 mm
- Comes as set of 16 bearings in its own carrying case
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings different from standard steel bearings?
The Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings use ceramic balls combined with a Titanium Nitride coating on the bearing shields and races, a combination that resists corrosion and wear far better than untreated steel. Riders comparing bearing upgrades consistently point to ceramic balls as lighter and harder than steel, which reduces friction and rolling resistance. This is the main reason skaters upgrade to a set like the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings after outgrowing stock bearings.
What size and quantity do the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings come in?
The Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings are sized 8mm, the standard bearing size used across quad roller skates and most inline skates, and they come as a set of 16 bearings in their own carrying case. A set of 16 is enough to fully outfit one pair of quad skates, which typically use 8 bearings per skate. The carrying case also makes it easier to keep spares organized for future bearing swaps.
Do the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings improve durability long term?
The Titanium Nitride coating on the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings is corrosion resistant and is rated to improve surface durability by a factor of four or more compared to uncoated bearings, according to the coating's advertised specifications. The Delrin retainers are also pre-spun with high performance oil, which is intended to reduce wear from the start rather than requiring a break-in period. Ceramic bearings in general are known in the skate community for resisting moisture damage better than steel, which extends usable life in wet or humid conditions.
Are the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings worth it over cheaper steel bearings?
Skaters who upgrade to ceramic bearings like the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings generally report a noticeable difference in roll speed and distance compared to entry-level steel bearings, since ceramic balls create less friction and resist dirt buildup better. The upgrade matters most to skaters who roll frequently or push for speed and distance, where reduced friction compounds over a session. For casual, low-mileage skating, the difference is less noticeable than for someone skating regularly.
How do the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings compare to Bones Swiss Ceramic bearings?
Both the Riedell KwiK Ceramic Skate Bearings and Bones Swiss Ceramic bearings use ceramic balls in place of steel to cut friction and resist moisture, though Bones Swiss Ceramics are made in Switzerland and carry a long-standing reputation built up since the brand's original Bones Swiss line launched in 1981. The Riedell KwiK line adds a Titanium Nitride coating specifically aimed at extending bearing race durability. Skaters choosing between the two are generally comparing a well-established skateboard-focused ceramic bearing against a quad and inline skate specific ceramic option.