LONGBOARD TRUCKS 101

Trucks play a huge role on how your board will carve, resist speed wobble and effect your overall riding experience. FreeRide carries all of the best names and styles in longboard trucks.

We’ve compiled some information on many of the trucks we keep in stock. See which ones fit your style of riding and then stop by to check them out in person.

Saturday September 04 , 2010

LONGBOARDING TRUCKS - SEPARATED BY BRAND

THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE TRUCKS YOU CAN FIND AT FREERIDE. WE'VE COMPILED THESE SO YOU HAVE A BETTER IDEA WHAT'S AVAILABLE WHEN YOU'RE READY TO UPGRADE YOUR LONGBOARD.

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GULLWING TRUCKS
RANDAL TRUCKS
BEAR TRUCKS
PARIS TRUCKS
ORIGINAL TRUCKS
SEISMIC TRUCKS
TRACKER TRUCKS

 

GULLWING TRUCKS

GULLWING TRUCKS COME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON SECTOR 9 AND ARBOR LONGBOARDS

GULLWING ALPINE

Born from the design originally patented by Henry Larrucea in the early 80's comes the Alpine. Henry's original concept, to arrange the kingpin and hanger in perpendicular fashion, has been copied by many since the patent expired, but few have managed to equal his eye for detail. We're proud to introduce the next generation of carving trucks - the Alpine.

Alpine trucks offer the ability to flip the hanger to achieve a lower caster angle and better downhill performance.

GULLWING BOMBER

The Bomber geometry is a race-proven configuration of 35 degrees of pivot and 55 degrees of kingpin. This more relaxed pivot angle reduces the ratio of turn-to-twist resulting in better performance and stability at high speeds.

 

 

GULLWING SIDEWINDER

The patented design of the Gullwing Sidewinder Trucks have been turning heads since they were first introduced. What makes these trucks so special is that they have two pivot points which allows the trucks to turn twice as sharp and fast as a standard truck. This double action pivot allows the rider to generate speed using their own turning momentum. The Gullwing Sidewinder trucks are a sidewalk surfers dream.

*Please be aware that these trucks must be set up on an appropriately shaped deck with proper clearance in order to function properly and avoid wheel bite.

GULLWING CHARGER

Gullwing chargers are incredibly solid and are great for almost any longboard. They offer a great carve, yet are wide for stability at speed. The inverted kingpin design allows for the use of bigger wheels and offers a quicker turning radius.

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RANDAL TRUCKS

Randal trucks are a staple in the longboard industry, and are great for carving tight, quick turns and allow you to maintain stability at higher speeds, through turns and while pushing.

Randal offers a 50º base plate designed for boards with longer wheel bases, and 42º base plates designed for downhill use.

Randal trucks also carry a lifetime guarantee and are made in th U.S.A.

 

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BEAR TRUCKS

BEAR TRUCKS COME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON LANDYACHTZ LONGBOARDS

BEAR GRIZZLY 852

Carve as hard as you want with more precision and control than ever before, they are super rad carving trucks. (57 degree angle)

When it comes time to start bombing and racing your friends, flip the hanger and you have a wickedly competitive down hill speed truck (The 47 degree angle paired with the 181mm hanger width makes for a stable speed truck).

 

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PARIS TRUCKS

PARIS TRUCKS COME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON LOADED LONGBOARDS

Paris trucks are essentially a carbon copy of Randal trucks. They offer the same 150mm and 180mm widths, the same flipable hangar for better carving or speed performance, and also carry a lifetime warranty.

Paris trucks are manufactured using a high tech centrifugal casting process, resulting in fewer defects and greater durability.

 

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ORIGINAL TRUCKS

ORIGINAL TRUCKS COME AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON ORIGINAL LONGBOARDS

By using a patented single spring resistance mechanism Original longboard trucks produce a unique, powerful, carving ride that is found nowhere else. Since they ride very differently from a traditional longboard truck, it is important to be sure you pick the right Original truck for your board.

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SEISMIC TRUCKS

In 1993, Seismic patented one of the most original and sophisticated technologies ever developed for skateboarding. The first of the new generation of carving trucks (and still the best), it was so far ahead of its time that our September 1994 ad in TransWorld Skateboarding was obliged to poke fun at itself! But soon enough, our spring-loaded design inspired cheap imitations in off-road skateboards and surfing cross-trainers.

Updated and expanded in 2003, Seismic trucks now offer unprecedented tuning options for the discerning skater, and advanced performance for longboarding, racing, all-purpose carving/cruising, Old School park/pool styling, and snow/surf cross-training.

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TRACKER TRUCKS

FASTRACKS

An entirely new design from inside out Tracker once again sets a new standard. Our new Fastracks have taken little more than a year from simple sketches on paper to full on production and we couldn’t be happier with the end results. Below are just a few features of the all new Tracker Fastrack, but don’t just take our word for it, try a set and see for yourself why so many are making the switch to the all new Tracker Fastrack.

Fastracks feature an oversized, high rebound upper and lower cushion and have a built in “seat” so that standard size cushions work as well, thus allowing riders to fully tune their set up. Hangers have been engineered to “flip” for even more individual tuning options. Scaled down baseplates save on weight without sacrificing strength and feature 6 holes to accommodate both old and new school bolt patterns.

Only Grade A prime 356 aluminum is used in the sand casting process – you can count on Trackers legendary strength. Proudly hand made in Southern California. 150mm or 180mm truck sizes available.

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