Trucks, Wheels & Fingerboard Accessories

Fingerboard trucks, wheels and spare parts

Here are the parts to build a fingerboard from a loose deck or to repair and upgrade the one you already have: fingerboard trucks, bearing wheels, replacement hangers and screws, grip tape and a tool. Everything shown as available is in our Madrid warehouse. The parts are from Blackriver, its entry-level range Bollie and Riptape.

Fingerboard spare parts by type

How to choose fingerboard trucks and wheels

Truck width matches deck width

This is the main rule: the truck should be the same width as the deck, or very slightly less. Blackriver makes its trucks in 29, 32 and 34 mm. For a 32 mm Wide deck, 32 mm trucks; for a 33.3 mm X-Wide or a 34 mm deck, 34 mm trucks.

Bushings: how much the board turns

Bushings are the rubbers between the baseplate and the hanger. They work as on a skateboard: soft, the board turns with little effort but is less stable; hard, it turns less and feels firmer. The kingpin nut adjusts the tension within that range, and if it is still too loose when fully tightened, it is time to switch to harder bushings.

Wheels: bearings and material

A bearing wheel spins freely and barely slows down, so the board keeps rolling after the push. The material changes the feel: hard plastic or POM wheels slide more and sound higher; urethane wheels grip more.

Keep learning

The parts of a fingerboard are explained in the complete fingerboard guide. To see which combinations of deck, trucks and wheels work together, take a look at the fingerboard setups by budget and level.

Fingerboard spare parts: frequently asked questions

Which trucks should I buy for my deck?

Ones of the same width. Check the size in the deck's name: 32 mm, 32 mm trucks; 33.3 or 34 mm, 34 mm trucks.

What is a hanger and why is it sold separately?

The hanger is the T-shaped part that carries the wheel axle and scrapes during grinds. It takes the most punishment, so Blackriver sells it separately so you do not have to replace the whole truck.

When should I replace the wheels?

When the bearing spins with difficulty, the wheel has play or has worn unevenly. If your fingerboard has wheels without bearings, switching to bearing wheels is a change you notice from day one.

Do these parts fit other brands?

Riptape grip is cut to fit almost any deck. First Aid hangers and screws are designed for Blackriver trucks. For trucks, what matters is that the width matches the deck.

How often should the grip tape be replaced?

When it goes smooth where your fingers rest and stops gripping. Peel off the old one, stick on the new one and trim the edge.