Powell-Peralta Dragon Formula Nano Cubic Wheels in white and blue bring a tighter, more technical ride to the 54mm x 36mm, 97a setup. Dragon Formula 97a rolls smoother than a classic hard wheel on imperfect pavement, then grips and slides like a 99a or 101a on ledges, rails, parks, and bowls. Rebound up to about 20 percent higher than standard hard wheels keeps speed in transition and on streets that usually kill momentum. Built with Andy Anderson, the offset Nano Cubic shape covers axle nuts, climbs curbs and coping, and stays compact for flip tricks and freestyle. Get this set of four at Stoked Ride Shop on stokedrideshop.com.
Dragon Formula 97a: Park Snap, Street Forgiveness
97a Dragon Formula sits in the sweet spot between comfort and control. It damps vibration on rough approaches without feeling mushy, then stays crisp for technical tricks on smoother park and street surfaces. The formula slides when you want flow and grips when you need the lock-in, so you can skate farther on one set without swapping wheels between spots.
Wheel Shape Explained
Nano Cubic updates Powell-Peralta’s classic Cubic and MiniCubic shapes for mixed street, park, and freestyle skating. The offset, asymmetrical profile puts a wide outer lip outboard to climb curbs, walls, and coping, shield axle nuts, and make coconut wheelies possible. The inner lip leaves more truck exposed, locks onto rails and obstacles for grinds, then releases when you commit to the slide. At 54mm with a 21mm contact patch, this medium-ride-patch size stays light and flip-friendly while the extra outer width adds stability on landings and lines.
Specifications
- Diameter: 54mm
- Durometer: 97a
- Width: 36mm
- Contact Patch Size: 21mm
- Contact Patch Surface: Smooth
- Lip Type: Beveled
- Core Position: Offset
- Special Features: Andy Anderson Nano Cubic offset shape, Dragon Formula 97a high-rebound urethane, solid no-core construction, white/blue graphics, made in the USA, set of 4