Orangatang Longboard Wheels Bees Knees Orange 90mm 80A
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Orangatang
SKU: OTANG-BEES-ORN
Description
The Orangatang Bee's Knees 90mm 80A Longboard Wheels (Orange) are the orange 80A version of Orangatang's 90mm Bee's Knees. The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends.
Grab your EpiPen and say hello to the Orangatang Bee's Knees, a go-to wheel for buzzing through commutes, pumping pavement, and going the distance. It's built for long-haul legends, daily grinders buzzing around town, and anyone using their board as a vehicle (or fitness plan).
With loads of plush urethane, a centerset core, and big round lips with chunk-resistant roundovers, it rolls smooth, grips hard, and eats up rough roads. At just 286 grams per wheel, it's light and quick: perfect for long-distance pushers and anyone who treats curb-hopping like cardio.
Who These Wheels Are For
- Riders who want a wheel for distance & e-skate
- Riders who want a wheel for cruise & commute
- Riders who want a wheel for carve & pump
Features
- 90mm x 54mm with a 44mm contact patch
- Rounded, surface skin lips
- Centerset hub
- 286 g per wheel
- 80A (orange)
- Orangatang's Happy Thane formula, poured in California
Benefits
- Big roll speed and momentum
- Maximum grip and traction
- Flip them for even wear
About the Bee's Knees Shape
Rounded lips let go smoothly when you slide, surface skin keeps maximum bite until it wears in, and a centerset hub can be flipped for even wear and keeps your footprint narrow, per Orangatang. Over 85mm, Orangatang recommends planning on risers to avoid wheelbite.
Specs
| Brand | Orangatang |
| Model | Bee's Knees |
| Diameter | 90mm |
| Width | 54mm |
| Contact Patch | 44mm |
| Lips | Rounded, surface skin |
| Hub | Centerset |
| Weight | 286 g per wheel |
| Durometer | 80A (orange) |
| Formula | Happy Thane |
| Best For | Distance & e-skate, Cruise & commute, Carve & pump |
| Includes | Set of 4 wheels |
| Bearings | Not included |
Choose Your Durometer and Bearing Option
The Bee's Knees comes in 3 colors, and each color is a different durometer. Every one is available as wheels only, or bundled with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.
| Color | Durometer | Feel | Wheels Only | With Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends | Wheels only (this page) | Wheels + bearings |
| Pink | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
How Durometer Works
Orangatang color-codes every wheel by hardness. Lower is softer: more grip and more cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement.
| Color | Durometer | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends |
| Pink or Purple | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement |
| Yellow | 86A | Hardest: the easiest slides and the most durable |
Upgrade to Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings
Want bearings with these wheels? Get the Bee's Knees 80A with Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings bundle. Loaded Jehu V2 bearings have extended inner raceways that eliminate the need for separate spacers and speed rings, so you can crank your axle nuts all the way down and keep your setup tight.
Shop all Orangatang longboard wheels.
FAQ
What is the Bee's Knees best for?
Distance & e-skate, Cruise & commute, Carve & pump, according to Orangatang's buyer's guide.
Which durometer should I get?
Lower is softer: more grip and cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement. Orangatang calls 80A the sensible middle.
Do I need risers?
Over 85mm, Orangatang recommends planning on risers to avoid wheelbite. Riser height also depends on your trucks and deck.
What's included?
A set of 4 Orangatang Bee's Knees 90mm 80A wheels. Bearings are sold separately, or get the bundle with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.
Description
The Orangatang Bee's Knees 90mm 80A Longboard Wheels (Orange) are the orange 80A version of Orangatang's 90mm Bee's Knees. The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends.
Grab your EpiPen and say hello to the Orangatang Bee's Knees, a go-to wheel for buzzing through commutes, pumping pavement, and going the distance. It's built for long-haul legends, daily grinders buzzing around town, and anyone using their board as a vehicle (or fitness plan).
With loads of plush urethane, a centerset core, and big round lips with chunk-resistant roundovers, it rolls smooth, grips hard, and eats up rough roads. At just 286 grams per wheel, it's light and quick: perfect for long-distance pushers and anyone who treats curb-hopping like cardio.
Who These Wheels Are For
- Riders who want a wheel for distance & e-skate
- Riders who want a wheel for cruise & commute
- Riders who want a wheel for carve & pump
Features
- 90mm x 54mm with a 44mm contact patch
- Rounded, surface skin lips
- Centerset hub
- 286 g per wheel
- 80A (orange)
- Orangatang's Happy Thane formula, poured in California
Benefits
- Big roll speed and momentum
- Maximum grip and traction
- Flip them for even wear
About the Bee's Knees Shape
Rounded lips let go smoothly when you slide, surface skin keeps maximum bite until it wears in, and a centerset hub can be flipped for even wear and keeps your footprint narrow, per Orangatang. Over 85mm, Orangatang recommends planning on risers to avoid wheelbite.
Specs
| Brand | Orangatang |
| Model | Bee's Knees |
| Diameter | 90mm |
| Width | 54mm |
| Contact Patch | 44mm |
| Lips | Rounded, surface skin |
| Hub | Centerset |
| Weight | 286 g per wheel |
| Durometer | 80A (orange) |
| Formula | Happy Thane |
| Best For | Distance & e-skate, Cruise & commute, Carve & pump |
| Includes | Set of 4 wheels |
| Bearings | Not included |
Choose Your Durometer and Bearing Option
The Bee's Knees comes in 3 colors, and each color is a different durometer. Every one is available as wheels only, or bundled with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.
| Color | Durometer | Feel | Wheels Only | With Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends | Wheels only (this page) | Wheels + bearings |
| Pink | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement | Wheels only | Wheels + bearings |
How Durometer Works
Orangatang color-codes every wheel by hardness. Lower is softer: more grip and more cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement.
| Color | Durometer | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 77A | Softest: the most grip and cushion |
| Orange | 80A | The sensible middle, and the one Orangatang hands to friends |
| Pink or Purple | 83A | Firmer: easier slides and more speed on smooth pavement |
| Yellow | 86A | Hardest: the easiest slides and the most durable |
Upgrade to Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings
Want bearings with these wheels? Get the Bee's Knees 80A with Loaded Jehu V2 Bearings bundle. Loaded Jehu V2 bearings have extended inner raceways that eliminate the need for separate spacers and speed rings, so you can crank your axle nuts all the way down and keep your setup tight.
Shop all Orangatang longboard wheels.
FAQ
What is the Bee's Knees best for?
Distance & e-skate, Cruise & commute, Carve & pump, according to Orangatang's buyer's guide.
Which durometer should I get?
Lower is softer: more grip and cushion. Higher is harder: easier slides, more durable, and faster on smooth pavement. Orangatang calls 80A the sensible middle.
Do I need risers?
Over 85mm, Orangatang recommends planning on risers to avoid wheelbite. Riser height also depends on your trucks and deck.
What's included?
A set of 4 Orangatang Bee's Knees 90mm 80A wheels. Bearings are sold separately, or get the bundle with Loaded Jehu V2 bearings.