The #1 Upgrade That Completely Changes Your Electric Skateboard Ride (Bushings Explained)

The simplest way to transform how your electric skateboard carves, turns and feels at speed is by changing your bushings.

Bushings are small urethane components inside your trucks. They control how your board
leans and returns to centre. They directly affect carve depth, speed stability and overall
control.

Most riders focus on motors and wheels. Advanced riders tune bushings.
If you want to refine how your board feels without buying a new deck or drivetrain, bushings are the fastest way to do it.

What Do Bushings Actually Do?

Bushings determine how easily your board turns and how stable it feels at speed.

They sit inside your SuperCarve trucks and compress when you lean. Softer bushings allow
deeper carving. Harder bushings resist lean and improve high-speed stability.

Evolve Performance Bushings use a Reflex urethane formula with higher rebound. That
means they snap back to centre faster and feel more responsive than standard stock
bushings.

Stock boards come with 95A black bushings. Performance bushings feel more refined and consistent.

Each set includes:

• Two 16.5mm barrels
• Two 12mm cones
• Two pivot cups

For double kingpin trucks, order two full sets.

Best Bushings for Different Riders (Yellow, Blue, Orange)

92A Yellow – Controlled Carve

92A Yellow bushings are ideal for riders who want a balance between carve and
control.

They feel stable under moderate speed while still allowing smooth, flowing turns.

Best for:

• Riders between 130–185 lbs
• Mixed riding
• Moderate speed carving
• Street or All Terrain setups

95A Blue – Stability with Precision

95A Blue bushings offer stronger resistance and improved speed stability.

These are ideal if you ride faster or prefer tighter control at higher speeds.

Best for:

• Riders 165–220 lbs
• Faster street riding
• Long downhill sections
• Riders who feel their board is too loose

98A Orange – Maximum Stability

98A Orange bushings are built for aggressive riders and high-speed stability.

They significantly reduce lean and create a very planted feel.

Best for:

• Riders over 200 lbs
• High-speed road riding
• Maximum stability preference
• Heavier rider setups

Pro Setup Tip: Board Side vs Road Side

Running a harder bushing board side and a slightly softer bushing road side
improves both carve and stability.

Example:

• 95A board side
• 92A road side

This setup allows:

• Controlled lean initiation
• Strong return to centre
• Better high-speed confidence

This is a common performance tuning method among experienced riders.

Do Bushings Work on All Boards?

Yes.

Evolve bushings fit:

• Street boards
• All Terrain boards
• SuperCarve 1 trucks
• SuperCarve 2 trucks

The truck system is identical across models, so bushings perform consistently across the
lineup.

People Also Ask (USA)

Do bushings really make a difference?

Yes. They dramatically change how your board leans and stabilises.

Should heavier riders use harder bushings?

Yes. Harder bushings improve stability and reduce over-lean.

Can I mix durometers?

Yes. Harder board side and softer road side is recommended.

Final Answer (USA)

If your board feels too loose, too twitchy or not responsive enough, bushings are the
simplest and most cost-effective upgrade available.