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Buddy 50. 1500 miles. I replaced rollers w sliders 3 of the rollers had flat spots. I’m new to scooting- is this normal for an almost new scoot?

JJScoot wrote:Buddy 50. 1500 miles. I replaced rollers w sliders 3 of the rollers had flat spots. I’m new to scooting- is this normal for an almost new scoot?

It's totally normal.

If you think about the geometry of rollers rolling, it quickly becomes clear that they have to slide - and this is where flat spots develop.

https://youtu.be/yxcQGmT8EJc

Some brands are softer than others and are prone to flat spots easier. It also depends on your riding style. Lots of hills, passenger, etc. I always found it funny that Dr. Pulley and the like "sliders" come with flat spots already. They seem to work as I have friends that swear by them. I stick with old school round ones myself.