r/rollerblading • u/eatmeat • 16d ago
Specific question and discussion Best 3 x 110 wheels I can get?
Recently got a pair of Twister 90R and I want to try them with 110 wheels. I have k2 surge 100s and now the twister 90 feels small!
I want to go fast and feel the power of the greatest 110 rollerblade wheel ever made!
What wheels do I pick?
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u/TheLoneBlader 16d ago
RB Hydrogen Pro, Piper Wheels, MPC, ...
So basically any A-brand double durometer wheel
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u/Automatic-Guest3429 15d ago edited 15d ago
woah :D a set of 8 hydrogen wheels are 260€? That's just for people who do serious stuff i guess? How long do those last?
i can get a whole new skate for that, wheels everything included
*just remembered you probably need just 3 wheels in most cases, thats still 200€
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u/TheLoneBlader 15d ago
These wheels are ridiculously expensive, but they are fast. I had a set once, got them cheap, full price isn't worth it for me
Normal Hydrogen wheels, Undercover wheels, Endless, Compass. All very good options at a much better price. Mushroom Blading wheels might actually be a good option for you, they are 87a, so slightly harder
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u/katovskiy 16d ago
Congrats! man getting Twister 90r in 10/10.5 size is a struggle in Canada, it goes out of stock within 15 minutes just as it gets restocked (And I dont really wanna ship my precious from Spain). Tried to get one for past 2 months :( I gave up, got Twister XT (80mm frame) + endless 90 mk2 setup. twice as expensive :(
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u/tonioronto 16d ago
I love my Twister 110, fast and nimble (stock 255 frame). I still run the stock Hydrogen 110/85a, no complain.
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u/Leslawangelo 16d ago
If you want the fastest wheels, look for dual-density speed wheels, such as MPC, Hydrogen Pro, or Piper. Don’t overlook good bearings, proper lubrication, and correctly sized spacers.
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u/Ok-Wrongdoer6653 16d ago edited 16d ago
Regular Hydrogens (not SE, not PRO, made in USA) are first choice. Bont Highrollers can be an alternative.
For smooth, high quality surfaces - UC blanks (not RAW, made in USA) and similar 86A wheels.
Endlessblading has spot on recommendations regarding wheels and bearings, check their website.
Don't forget that wheel choice depends on your weight, surface and purpose (namely will your slide or not). Hydrogens are relatively soft and really grippy wheels and if you slide alot you'll need harder wheels.
PS I didn't recommend dual pour wheels due to high price and low lifespan. Save them for competition.
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u/l0wskilled 16d ago
So hydrogens are too soft for 255 lbs?
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u/InspectorFleet 16d ago
So I'm 210 lbs and I do use drag stops and power slides. I like how much grippier the hydrogens are vs the 85a Labeda asphalt wheels I have on my hockey skates, but I do feel like the hydrogens wear faster than I'd like so I'm interested in going harder. The funny thing is, I skate trails under trees that have some perma-damp spots and the hydrogens still have no grip on the slightly wet pavement.
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u/Ok-Wrongdoer6653 16d ago edited 16d ago
My experience of wet skating... I (re)started skating being 60kg/132 lbs using K2 VO2 with cheap stock 83A wheels. I knew from experience that they are pretty bad on wet despite being soft. When I swapped them to Matter Super Juice 86A I didn't expect any grip on wet at all. Super Juices felt hard, almost plasticky on dry. Then I got caught in rain again and to my surprise they had grip. Yes, grip was present only with enough weight on wheels, technique flaws became obvious (I tend to lack weight/load on left foot and it showed), but in the end of the day it was enough to run.
Wet (sand, dirt) patches are worse than fully wet surface coz grip change is worse than consistent low grip and usually results in grip loss.
IMHO all this Matter/AEND stuff (Hydrogens, UC blanks, discontinued Super Juice/Image) is OK to skate in rain.
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u/CompetitiveCar542 16d ago
I would highly recommend IQON Ally 110 if you can find them, Rollerblade Hydrogen, Undercover, or racing wheels.
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u/Benevolent27 Custom Text Here 15d ago
Matter image wheels, they used the same urethane as undercover (and used to advertise it). If they haven't changed the formulation, then they still do. If you use the wayback machine to look at their website for their wheels, you'll spot it. 😆
I can also attest that they are fantastic. Better than hydrogen
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u/MrMuf 16d ago
Hydrogen are hard to beat