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The majority of skaters land in the $18-25 range, but the lower priced options get the job done.  Higher end bearings like Bones Swiss will last for years and can be brought back from the dead with minor maintenance and care.  They may be out of some price ranges, but they are considerably faster and more durable than mid-range bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bones-speed-cream","title":"Bones Speed Cream Bearing Lube","description":"Speed up your setup.","brand":"Bones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34446087946405,"sku":"210000006920","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/1812\/products\/BALSOSPD_d1273d6a-b5ba-4a91-975b-c2ddd039aea4.jpg?v=1590695369"},{"product_id":"independent-bearings-gp-s","title":"Independent Bearings GP-S","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndependent GP-S Bearings (Set of 8 Bearings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Engineered from the ground up with exclusive components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Dust proof metal outer shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Serviceable shieldless back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-All new faster and more durable Super Cage design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Micro polished steel races\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36800409567397,"sku":"210000083908","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/1812\/files\/33531266-case12box8genuinepartsbearinggpsindependent-3.jpg?v=1686247448"},{"product_id":"independent-bearings-gp-r","title":"Independent Bearings GP-R","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndependent GP-R Bearings (Set of 8 Bearings)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed bearing shield\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGP-R Genuine Parts GP-R feature a removable, non-contact labyrinth outer shield, shieldless back, micro-polished steel races, custom heavy-duty cage, and Shell® light oil lubricant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36800409632933,"sku":"210000113679","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0127\/1812\/files\/orchardskateshopindependentgpr62131_1800x_754f774e-2a2a-4b9a-8e7a-1e3c315bd703.webp?v=1751577699"},{"product_id":"skf-standard-bearings-8-pack","title":"SKF Standard Bearings 8 pack","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSKF invented the ball bearing in 1907. 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