K2 Moto 90 or RB Spark Pro?

[James92]

I have an old pair of hard boot RB ABT skates from the 90's and am now looking at upgrading. I have younger kids and want something to skate with them while they ride on the bike paths, but also want a pair of skates that I can get a workout with as cross-training for running.

Anybody got a suggestion as to whether I am better off with the 84mm wheels on the Spark Pro, or the 90mm wheels on the Moto 90 for that kind of skating? Thanks,

[IW Staff]

I'm a fan of the Moto 90's and the price is down to make them very appealing. The bigger wheels will get you a little more speed and ease of retaining speed, but nothing that is scary. Larger wheels can handle some bumps and cracks better as well.

The 84mm Spark Pro is a nice model as well and the 84mm will give a little more control being smaller in wheels size. A little less speed, and a little more work.

So both are good choices and there's no real wrong answer, but just opinion. If skating in tight spots and are doing a lot of starting and stopping, perhaps the Spark Pro. If having a nice trail to continue stride, the Moto 90.

Hope that helps. Good luck!

[James92]

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I have to decide what I want more.....smaller wheels for maneuverability and casually skating with my wife and kids, or the Moto 90 for a better workout experience when skating on my own.

[IW Staff]

That's pretty much it. Again, it's not to say you'll have a huge problem skating slowly are maneuvering with the kids/wife. A little more attention/effort may be required, but still easily done with a little ability which you more than have.

Going the other way, you can't fake a 84mm to act like a 90mm.

The K2 Moto 84 comes with 84mm, but can take 90mm if you want. I don' t have the Spark Pro max wheel size listed so I'll have to check it out. I'll add to the site once I confirm. It may be able to take a 90mm as well.

Thanks and good luck!

[maclife]

That was one of my consideration to have the Spark Pro upgraded to 90 but unfortunately max is 84 : (.

[IW Staff]

84mm Max. You saved me 10 calories in having to go back to the warehouse.

Thank you,
IW

[D.smelo]

Id go with the Racemachine & 105mm wheels,

Actually the Rß 10.0 uses a 104mm wheel, a 105mm wheel wont fit as they use a 4x100 frame on that model. Ashame as that model should use the 105mm wheel which is now out to buy.

[IW Staff]

Great versatile skates and one of our best sellers. Good wheel size, fun, and maneuverable.

The price is wayyyyyyy below what it should be. Closeouts can be a good thing though :)