{"id":153232,"date":"2021-06-18T10:29:01","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T08:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.skatedeluxe.com\/blog\/?p=153232"},"modified":"2023-06-29T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T13:29:48","slug":"independent-mid-trucks-test-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skatedeluxe.com\/blog\/en\/independent-mid-trucks-test-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Independent Mid trucks skate test – the Inverted Kinpin is back"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIndependent Trucks is an integral part of the skateboard scene and has been delivering skateboard trucks at the highest level for more than four decades. In our skate test, you’ll find out what the new Independent Mid<\/a> truck is all about.\r\n\t\t<\/strong>\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\n\t\tREAD IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE<\/em>\r\n\t\t
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\r\n\t\tThe Kingpin makes the difference: the Independent Mid truck.\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\"Independent\r\n\r\n\t

\r\n\t\tIn addition to the standard and low trucks from Indy, there is now also a mid option. The new Independent Mid trucks feature the geometry of the well-known Independent Stage 11 truck. The design has been further refined to guarantee a more precise steering response and more stability, as well as to minimize the risk of wheelbites.\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t

\r\n\t\tMore clearance, less wear – the “Inverted” Kingpin from Independent Trucks.\r\n\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tThe biggest difference to the well-known trucks from Independent is the inverted kingpin of the Indy Mid. Inverted kingpins have been part of Independent’s NHS sister brand “Krux” for quite some time. But the Independent Mid trucks have taken the concept to a new level.\r\n\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\"Independent\r\n\r\n\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\tThe shaft nut of the Inverted Kingpin sits in the baseplate, where you can adjust the steering behavior of the truck with a 5.5 mm Allen key or a 9\/16\u2033 hex key – both keys are integrated in common skate tools<\/a>.\r\n\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\tThe inverted and lower-seated kingpin provides more clearance and reduces wear on the kingpin nut from grinds. So the Independent Mid Trucks are perfect if you do a lot of Smith or Feeble grinds.\r\n\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\tBuilt to Grind – the new Independent Mid truck\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tAs the name suggests, the Independent Mid truck is slightly lower than standard Indy trucks – but higher than Independent Lows. With 52 mm height, we at skatedeluxe also classify the Indy Mid as a “mid truck” and recommend a wheel diameter of 53 mm or smaller. Personally, I prefer 54 mm wheels, and with the help of riser pads, I was able to find a good compromise that didn’t limit the performance of the trucks.\r\n\t\t\t<\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t

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