K2 radical flx pro vs RollerBlade Speedmachine 110 [Archive]

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Carlos

08-29-2009, 01:34 PM

If this is answered elsewhere, I apologize, and please refer me. In my country doesn't exist any decent carries skates, so i need to buy it in an online store. I got experience skating and im looking for a good and fast skate. Im thinking in buy one of this brands: K2 Radical Flx Pro or RollerBlade Speedmachine 110. If any one could advice me and share some experience about the performance, bearings, wheels, speed, etc. Ive try thousand of sites, searching some reviews, but with not good results.

Sorry for my bad english. anyways thanks in advance.

Keep it up with the great contribution and the site.

Best Regards.

gem

08-29-2009, 06:13 PM

Im thinking in buy one of this brands: K2 Radical Flx Pro or RollerBlade Speedmachine 110. If any one could advice me and share some experience about the performance, bearings, wheels, speed, etc.
Sorry for my bad english. anyways thanks in advance.
No preoccupes carlito
Keep it up with the great contribution and the site.

Best Regards.I have a pair of SpeedMachine 110's and luv them. I went from 4x100 to 4x110 and really luv the extra speed. On the K2 Flx, I've heard a few who had made that mistake with that klop. On the plus side the K2's since they are a soft boot, they are lighter

Carlos

08-29-2009, 07:18 PM

I have a pair of SpeedMachine 110's and luv them. I went from 4x100 to 4x110 and really luv the extra speed. On the K2 Flx, I've heard a few who had made that mistake with that klop. On the plus side the K2's since they are a soft boot, they are lighter

Many thanks mate for your respond. the k2 radical flx, it is possible remove the brake or is add permanent on the skate?

Thanks

gem

08-30-2009, 04:32 AM

Many thanks mate for your respond. the k2 radical flx, it is possible remove the brake or is add permanent on the skate?

Thanks
Sure, you can remove the brakes, but it will need a extra axle like the other 7. Maybe it comes with the extra axle in the box?

Carlos

08-30-2009, 11:06 AM

Hope yea, would be nice if some admin help with this kind of doubt and questions!!

many thanks again gem!!

gem

08-30-2009, 04:01 PM

Hope yea, would be nice if some admin help with this kind of doubt and questions!!

many thanks again gem!!Stan is usually online during the week to let you know about the axle quetion

IW Staff

08-31-2009, 01:17 PM

Gem is once again right on the money. We at IW sold the K2 Radical Flex Pro and it sold fairly well. It does however not appeal to a lot of people with the Klop style frames. A little different.

As for removal of brake, sure. Sure. I can't speak for any other companies, but we get our stuff direct from K2 and anyone else doing so, the skates will come with an extra axle in the box so that you may remove the brake if wanted.

Thanks!

Carlos

08-31-2009, 03:24 PM

Many thanks Stan. Another questions are: what about the speed? it is strong this klop system? can break easly with the time, etc.?

Thanks again.

IW Staff

09-01-2009, 11:48 AM

Strength is fine and they would not brake easily . We have had zero instances at this stage.

I don't believe K2 offers that frame aftermarket however. It is sold on those skates only.

Thanks!

Carlos

09-01-2009, 04:30 PM

LIskater

09-02-2009, 03:35 AM

Sure, you can remove the brakes, but it will need a extra axle like the other 7. Maybe it comes with the extra axle in the box?

I have a pair of them and they come with the extra axle. BTW, I like the klop frame. You need to skate them a while to get the hang but I finally noticed a difference and they are good for grades and high wind (like LI beach path where I skate). The K2 Radical Pros with the 110/100 high-low frames are faster on a flat grade and calm wind but the Radical Flex Pros are better in wind and up hill, with their slightly smaller wheels and klop frames.

LIskater

09-02-2009, 03:52 AM

Thanks again. But my question never ending. Sorry. What is the different between the 100x100x100x90, 110x110x110x110 and 100x100x110x110?

I know that when more big more fast, but cant figure out what is the purpose of those configuration and variety.

Thanks again.

I have had the K2 Radical Flex Pro (100-90-100-100 w/klop) for a few years and I really like them. About a month ago I got a pair of the Radical Pro (100-100-110-110 high-low) so I know both skates. Needed the extra pair because they were never drying out.:)

The klop frames allow you to use more muscle groups. They are designed to let you push from the heels as normal frames are, but also to let you push with your toes. You can combine heel-toe push with them or you can alternate between the two if you're getting tired. Good for long distance, grades and wind, like where I skate. Also, the smaller wheels are a help against a stiff wind or a hill or both. On a flat course with no wind the Radical Pro (110-110-100-100) are faster, but both skates are fast. As for the Rollerblade skates (4X110), they would be similar in performance to the K2 Radical Pro with the high-low frames.

Carlos

09-02-2009, 07:56 AM

Many thanks for the great support to all. Very kind of your part. I will buy my skates this night already got my decision. thanks liskater for answer my doubts .

Thank you all

IW Staff

09-02-2009, 02:19 PM

The whee setups will give varying degrees of control and maneuverability. Tough to say which is best, as each will have their opinions.

2 big in the front, and two bigger in the back, that works like I spoke of before. Able to get good speeds while keeping the deck height as low as possible with the smaller wheels. The lower the deck height, the better control. The bigger the wheel, the faster you will go. Bigger wheels take a little work to get that speed though as well.

Thanks!

IW Staff

11-02-2009, 09:41 AM

Configurations are ways to help keep the deck height of a skate low while also having big wheels for speed. So you'll see varied setup options.

Two smaller in the front, and two bigger in the bag is most common probably. RB and some others have just one smaller in the 2nd position. All are to help obtain as much control over the skate as possible while capitalizing on the speed of larger wheels.

Thank you!

marklogallo

11-21-2009, 12:15 AM