Bronson Speed Co G3 Bearings
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Next Generation Bearings, Built for Modern Skateboarding
The Bronson Speed Co G3 Bearings represent a ground-up engineering approach to what a skateboard bearing can do. Every component, from the raceway geometry to the lubricant chemistry to the packaging, is purpose-built for speed, durability, and longevity under the lateral forces and impacts that modern street and park skating demand.
The result is what Bronson describes as the fastest, strongest, longest-lasting, and longest-spinning skateboard bearing ever made. That claim is backed by the six distinct technologies engineered into every set.
G3 Technology Breakdown
Deep Groove Raceways
The G3's raceways are cut deeper than conventional bearing channels. Balls roll further down into the raceway groove, which lowers the bearing's center of lateral load. This geometry directly reduces side-impact damage and breakage, the most common failure mode for street-skated bearings.
Straight Edge Frictionless Shields
The shields are engineered to pop-off resistance while still being fully removable for cleaning. The straight-edge profile seals the bearing cavity to hold oil in and keep dirt and moisture out. When it is time to clean, the shields come off cleanly without bending or deforming.
Micro Groove Raceway Surfaces
Linear micro-grooves machined into the raceway surfaces create channels that improve oil distribution throughout the bearing. Better lubrication coverage means more consistent spin and less metal-on-metal friction during high-speed rolling.
Max Impact Cage Design
The custom cage is built to resist distortion on hard impacts. It keeps the balls precisely spaced at all times and ensures oil continues to circulate between balls even after repeated hard landings. A distorted cage is the hidden cause of many bearing slowdowns; the G3 cage eliminates that failure mode.
Balls Out Technology
On impact, the G3 geometry eliminates contact between the balls and both the shield and the cage. This means the bearing absorbs the impact without transferring deforming forces to the rolling elements or their retainer. Fewer deformation events means the bearing stays fast longer.
High Speed Ceramic Oil
Factory-applied nano-ceramic oil provides a dual function: nano-ceramic compounds form a protective layer on bearing surfaces for wear resistance, while the oil's formulation resists moisture, rust, and corrosion. This lubricant choice is particularly relevant for skaters in humid coastal climates where standard petroleum lubricants break down faster.
Factory Fresh Packaging
Every set of G3 Bearings ships in nitrogen-filled shrink wrap. Nitrogen displaces oxygen inside the package, which prevents metal oxidation and oil degradation before the bearings are ever mounted. The bearing you pull out of the package is in the same condition it was in at the factory.
What Is Included
Each G3 set includes 8 bearings, 8 bearing washers, and 4 axle spacers, all packaged in a branded metal storage tin. A bearing tool and stickers are also included. The full hardware kit means the G3 set is ready to install and run correctly on a complete set of trucks without sourcing additional hardware.
Bronson Speed Co G3 vs Bones Reds
Bronson G3 Bearings and Bones Reds are the two most-compared skateboard bearings on the market. Reds are a proven, affordable ABEC-7-rated bearing with a standard shield design. G3 Bearings go further with deeper raceway geometry, a distortion-resistant impact cage, nano-ceramic oil, and nitrogen-sealed packaging. The G3 is built specifically for the lateral load profiles of modern skateboarding in a way that a conventional ABEC-rated bearing is not. Both are legitimate choices; the G3 targets durability and sustained speed under impact.
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Specifications
- Model
- G3
- Brand
- Bronson Speed Co.
- Quantity
- 8 bearings per set
- Includes
- 8 bearings, 8 washers, 4 spacers, metal tin, bearing tool, stickers
- Raceway Design
- Deep Groove Raceways
- Shields
- Straight Edge Frictionless Shields (removable, pop-off resistant)
- Raceway Surface
- Micro Groove for improved lubrication and spin
- Cage
- Max Impact Cage Design (non-distortion, precision ball spacing)
- Impact Technology
- Balls Out Technology (eliminates shield and cage contact on impact)
- Lubricant
- High Speed Ceramic Oil with nano-ceramic compounds
- Lubricant Properties
- Moisture, rust, and corrosion resistant
- Packaging
- Nitrogen-filled shrink wrap to prevent oxidation
- UPC
- 659641723900
- MPN
- 33531209
- Gender
- Unisex
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the Bronson G3 Bearings different from standard skateboard bearings?
- The G3 combines six engineered technologies not found in standard bearings: Deep Groove Raceways that reduce side-impact breakage, Straight Edge Frictionless Shields that seal out dirt and moisture, Micro Groove Raceway Surfaces that improve lubrication, a Max Impact Cage that resists distortion, Balls Out Technology that eliminates shield and cage contact on hard impacts, and High Speed Ceramic Oil with nano-ceramic wear protection. Standard bearings typically address one or two of these; the G3 addresses all six together.
- Are the Bronson G3 Bearings good for street skating?
- Yes. The G3 is specifically engineered for the lateral impacts and hard landings of modern street and park skating. Deep Groove Raceways lower the center of lateral load to reduce breakage, and the Max Impact Cage with Balls Out Technology keeps the bearing fast and undistorted after repeated hard impacts.
- How do I clean Bronson G3 Bearings?
- The Straight Edge Frictionless Shields are designed to be removable without bending or deforming, which makes cleaning straightforward. Remove the shields, soak the bearings in a solvent to break down old lubricant and contaminants, let them dry completely, then re-lubricate and reinstall the shields. Bronson recommends their own High Speed Ceramic Oil for re-lubrication.
- What is included in the Bronson G3 Bearings set?
- Each set includes 8 bearings, 8 bearing washers, and 4 axle spacers, packaged in a metal storage tin. A bearing tool and stickers are also included.
- Bronson Speed Co G3 vs Bones Reds: which should I choose?
- Bones Reds are a reliable, widely available ABEC-7 bearing at a lower price point. The Bronson G3 uses deeper raceway geometry, an impact-resistant cage, nano-ceramic oil, and nitrogen-sealed packaging to target sustained speed and durability under the lateral forces specific to skateboarding. If you skate hard sessions regularly or in humid conditions, the G3's engineering addresses failure modes that a conventional rated bearing does not.
- What is the High Speed Ceramic Oil in Bronson G3 Bearings?
- It is a factory-applied lubricant that uses nano-ceramic compounds to form a protective layer on bearing surfaces. The nano-ceramic particles reduce metal-to-metal wear, while the oil's formulation resists moisture, rust, and corrosion. This makes it well-suited to outdoor and coastal skating conditions where standard lubricants degrade faster.
- Why do the Bronson G3 Bearings come in nitrogen-filled packaging?
- Nitrogen displaces oxygen inside the shrink-wrap packaging, preventing metal oxidation and oil degradation before the bearings are installed. This means the bearings perform at full factory specification from the very first ride rather than having partially degraded from sitting in standard air packaging.